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Cale Makar Rejoins Avalanche Lineup Sunday
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (upper body) will make his 2026 Western Conference Finals debut in Sunday's Game 3 against the Vegas Golden Knights. He missed the start of the series due to an upper-body injury, but Makar will give it a go on Sunday night, as Colorado tries to avoid a 3-0 series deficit. Health issues might explain why Makar's postseason play hasn't been as productive as we're used to seeing. He has recorded five points (four goals, one assist) in nine games, finishing six of his outings scoreless.
Source: Sportsnet
Source: Sportsnet
Phillip Danault Extends Point Streak to Three Games
Montreal Canadiens center Phillip Danault assisted on both Josh Anderson goals in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss in Game 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Canadiens managed to tie the game twice, but never got a third chance, as Carolina secured the win in overtime. Danault has come alive late in the postseason. He has strung together a three-game point streak, and nine of his 10 points have come in the last eight games. The 33-year-old has mostly made an impact as a playmaker in the playoffs, tallying two goals and eight assists in 16 games. When the teams return to action on Monday night, Danault will target his second career postseason four-game point streak.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Josh Anderson Nets Two Goals in Painful Loss
Montreal Canadiens right wing Josh Anderson provided both goals in Saturday's 3-2 Game 2 loss against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 32-year-old became the fifth player in franchise history to record multiple game-tying goals in the same playoff contest, but Anderson and the Canadiens had their hearts broken early in overtime. After starting the playoffs with goals in back-to-back games, Anderson had lit the lamp just twice in 13 outings before Saturday night. Nevertheless, he can take pride in ranking second on his team with five even-strength goals in the playoffs. Additionally, he has recorded two assists over 16 postseason games.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Jalen Chatfield Delivers Two Assists in Crucial Win
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield came away with two assists as the team secured a 3-2 overtime win in Game 2 against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night, tying the Eastern Conference Finals. Chatfield linked up well with Nicolaj Ehlers, who scored twice in the contest, including the overtime goal. This marked Chatfield's first career multi-point outing in the postseason. The 30-year-old has recorded four points (one goal, three assists), 19 SOG, 11 blocks, and five hits in 10 playoff games this year. Given his role, it's unlikely Chatfield will have as big an offensive impact in Game 3. Across the entire season, he's been on the score sheet in back-to-back games only twice.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Mark Jankowski Contributes Two Assists in Game 2 Victory
Carolina Hurricanes center Mark Jankowski recorded two assists in Saturday's series-tying 3-2 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens. Jankowski is better known for doing the dirty work on his team, but he stepped up offensively this time. Just 2:33 into the game, Eric Robinson scored off a feed from Jankowski, and his second helper came when Nikolaj Ehlers potted the game-winner at the 3:29 mark in overtime. In his previous nine postseason appearances this year, Jankowski had produced only one assist. He has gone goalless with seven SOG. Jankowski is unlikely to repeat his performance in Monday's Game 3, as he's had points in back-to-back games only three times this season.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Eric Robinson Scores in Second Consecutive Game
Carolina Hurricanes left wing Eric Robinson scored the opening goal in Saturday's 3-2 Game 2 overtime victory against the Montreal Canadiens. He found the back of the net with just 2:33 played in the first period. The 30-year-old now has goals in two consecutive contests after being on a 20-game goal drought. In 10 postseason outings, Robinson has also recorded two assists. With Carolina's big guns struggling to make an impact offensively, getting depth scoring from players like Robinson is a welcome sight for the team. In Game 3 on Monday, Robinson can record his second career three-game goal streak.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Nikolaj Ehlers Tallies Two Goals as Hurricanes Bounce Back Saturday
Carolina Hurricanes winger Nikolaj Ehlers scored two big goals in Saturday's 3-2 overtime victory against the Montreal Canadiens. He gave Carolina a 2-1 lead late in the third period and secured a series-tying victory with 3:29 played in overtime. The Danish forward recorded only his second multi-point game of the postseason. Ehlers has been limited to two goals and four assists in nine playoff outings. His form has dropped off significantly after he tallied a career-high 71 points (26 goals, 45 assists) in 82 regular-season games. However, there are reasons to be optimistic for the Hurricanes, as Ehlers has collected five of his six points in the last five games.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Nazem Kadri Contributes an Assist in Losing Effort
Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri ended a brief scoreless spell with an assist in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Kadri and Brent Burns set up Ross Colton for the opening goal in the first period. The veteran forward had gone back-to-back games pointless before finding his way back on the score sheet. Offensively, Kadri has been one of Colorado's most consistent players this postseason, finishing without points in only four of his 11 outings. He has posted two goals and five assists, with four of his seven points coming on the power play.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Ross Colton Nets Lone Avalanche Goal Friday Night
Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton scored the team's only goal in Friday's 3-1 Game 2 defeat against the Vegas Golden Knights. Late in the first period, Colton put Colorado 1-0 ahead, but the team couldn't build on it. In Game 1, Colton picked up an assist and has now been scoreless just once in his last four outings. He has tallied two goals and three assists in nine postseason appearances. Colton was a healthy scratch at the start of the playoff run, but he's recently cemented his spot in the lineup with strong performances. All five of his points have come in the last seven games.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Rasmus Andersson Extends Assist Streak to Four Games
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Rasmus Andersson recorded an assist in a fourth consecutive game as the team defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3-1 in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals on Friday. Andersson's assist streak was on the verge of ending, but it stayed alive thanks to Ivan Barbashev's empty-net goal with 1:03 left in the third period. Before his current streak, Andersson had assisted on only one goal in 10 playoff appearances this year. He has no goals on 22 SOG. On the defensive end, the Swedish blue-liner has contributed 21 blocks. While Andersson hasn't been very productive offensively in the postseason, he's still been a major part of the team's playoff run, averaging 24:00 of ice time per game.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Pavel Dorofeyev Focuses on Playmaking in Friday's Win
Vegas Golden Knights winger Pavel Dorofeyev took on a playmaking role in Game 2 against the Colorado Avalanche on Friday, notching two assists in a 3-1 road win. While Dorofeyev leads the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with 10 goals, he made a big mark on offense without lighting the lamp on Friday. The Golden Knights trailed 1-0 for over 30 minutes, but they turned the game around in the third period, with Dorofeyev helping Jack Eichel and Ivan Barbashev score. Dorofeyev has heated up late in the postseason, putting together a six-game point streak. Following 14 outings, he is averaging exactly a point per game.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Jack Eichel Enjoys Multi-Point Outing in Game 2 Win Friday
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel played a key role in Friday's 3-1 comeback win over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. He tied the game at one 9:15 into the third period and set up Ivan Barbashev for the game-winning goal only two minutes later. Eichel recorded his sixth multi-point game of the postseason. He's been sharp throughout the playoffs, finishing scoreless only three times in 14 games. The four-time All-Star leads all skaters with 16 assists and has potted two goals. On Friday night, Eichel became the third-fastest U.S.-born player in history to reach 60 points in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, doing so in his 54th appearance.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Ivan Barbashev Amasses Three Points as Golden Knights Grab 2-0 Series Lead
Vegas Golden Knights left wing Ivan Barbashev led the team to a valuable 3-1 road win against the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night, scoring two goals and delivering one assist. Colorado was closing in on a series-tying win before Vegas' offense, led by Barbashev, clicked late in the game. Jack Eichel knotted things up, and Barbashev added two more goals, including an empty-netter. On Friday, Barbashev had more points than in his previous six games combined. He had a cold stretch after recording a postseason-opening seven-game point streak. Despite his recent slump, Barbashev is Vegas' fourth-leading scorer in the playoffs, boasting 12 points (five goals, seven assists) through 14 games.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Hurricanes Keep Faith in Frederik Andersen
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen struggled in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Montreal Canadiens, but the team will keep faith in him. "This game wasn't on him at all," Hurricanes head coach Brind'Amour said. "Freddie is pretty calm. One of his strengths is that he's able to just move on." Before Thursday's Game 1, Andersen was 8-0 this postseason, with a 1.12 goals-against average, a .950 save percentage, and two shutouts. He was beaten four times in the first period and finished with a .762 save percentage in a 6-2 loss. The Canadiens made Andersen look human again, but the veteran netminder rarely loses back-to-back games -- it's happened just twice in 2026.
Source: Kurt Dusterberg
Source: Kurt Dusterberg
Devon Levi Attracting Interest From Senators
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi has many admirers among rival teams, including the Ottawa Senators, ESPN's Kevin Weekes reports. Goaltending was a problem for Ottawa this season, as the team ranked 31st in the league with a .882 save percentage. Former Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark missed 35 games for mental health reasons and lacked a serviceable backup. The highly rated Levi could address that issue. He might also be looking for a change of scenery after seeing action in only nine NHL games this season. Levi made his debut in the league a couple of campaigns ago and carries a 17-17-2 career record. He has registered a 3.29 goals-against average and a .894 save percentage. Levi has one season remaining on a two-year, $1.63 million contract.
Source: Kevin Weekes
Source: Kevin Weekes
