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Nugent-Hopkins was also a game-time decision for Game 3 but managed to suit up and play a lower-than-average 15:34 TOI and will return to game-time decision status for Game 4 after missing practice for maintenance on Tuesday. The 32-year-old former first overall pick has excelled throughout this year's postseason, with five goals, 18 points and a +6 plus/minus in 19 games played.

After picking up 16 goals and 33 points with Tucson (AHL) in 2024-25, Ben McCartney has earned himself a two-year, two-way contract extension with Utah on Wednesday. The 23-year-old winger was Utah's 2020 7th overall pick (204th overall) and has spent the last four seasons in the AHL.

Postava was an undrafted free agent out of the Czech Extraliga. The 23-year-old netminder was 23-18-0 with a. 2.39 GAA and .920 SV% in 42 games during the regular season and 10-7-0 with a 1.97 GAA and .940 SV% in the playoffs with Brno Kometa. Postava will likely report to Grand Rapids (AHL) to begin the 2025-26 season.

Klapka made a splash in 2024-25 with six goals and 10 points in 31 games played and has earned himself a two-year, $2.5 million contract extension ($1,250,000 AAV). The 24-year-old undrafted right-winger made his NHL debut in 2023-24 but only picked up one goal in six games played before this year's breakout season.

Oshie announced Monday that after 16 seasons and 1010 career NHL games, he will be retiring from professional hockey. The 38-year-old last played in 2023-24 and will end his career with 302 goals, 695 points and 541 PIMs in 1010 games between two organizations (WSH, STL).

Nugent-Hopkins missed Sunday's practice with an undisclosed injury and was announced a game-time decision for Game 3 on Monday by head coach Kris Knoblauch. RNH has five goals, 18 points, and 41 SOG in 18 games played this season.

Bobrovsky allowed four goals on 46 shots in the Panthers' 5-4 double overtime win over the Oilers in Game 2. Bobrovsky posted identical stat lines in Games 1 and 2, giving him a .913 SV% in the series so far. In 19 postseason starts, Bobrovsky sits at 13-6 with a 2.21 GAA, .912 SV%, three shutouts and 10.5 GSAx.

Skinner battled for 85 minutes in Game 2 but ultimately ended up with the loss, stopping 37 of the 42 shots he faced in the 5-4 defeat. The double-overtime loss snapped a five-game winning streak for Skinner and the Oilers, and more importantly evened up the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals at a game a piece. Edmonton enters action on Monday at +115 on the money line as the series shifts to Sunrise for Game 3.

Boqvist played in both Games 1 and 2, failing to record a point with just one shot on goal and four hits in 8:20 TOI/gm. AJ Greer (lower-body) will return to the lineup to replace Boqvist on the Panthers' fourth line.

Greer missed Games 1 and 2 but will replace Jesper Boqvist in the lineup for Game 3 vs. the Oilers. Greer brings a physical presence to the Panthers' fourth line, averaging 3.75 hits per game in the postseason, but has just three points (2G / 1A).

Bobrovsky allowed four goals on 46 shots in the Panthers' 5-4 double overtime win over the Oilers in Game 2. Bobrovsky posted identical stat lines in Games 1 and 2, giving him a .913 SV% in the series so far. In 19 postseason starts, Bobrovsky sits at 13-6 with a 2.21 GAA, .912 SV%, three shutouts and 10.5 GSAx.

Marjala was originally drafted by the Sabres in the fifth round of the 2021 NHL Draft but never signed. Marjala spent the past three seasons in Finland with TPS Turku, posting 29 goals and 72 assists (101 points) in 129 games. In the 2024-25 season, he tied for the team lead with 52 points (8G / 44A) in 54 games.

Finley made his NHL debut during the 2024-25 season but spent most of the season in Syracuse (AHL), where he had 28 points (14G / 14A) in 40 games. The 22-year-old forward will likely begin the 2025-26 season in the AHL.

Nugent-Hopkins missed Sunday's practice with an undisclosed injury and was announced a game-time decision for Game 3 on Monday by head coach Kris Knoblauch. If the 32-year-old is forced to miss any time, it will be a massive loss for a team already missing Zach Hyman. RNH has five goals, 18 points, and 41 SOG in 18 games played this season.

Colorado announced Friday that forward Logan O'Connor had successfully undergone hip surgery and is expected to miss the next five to six months as he recovers. The 28-year-old produced an impressive two goals and six points in seven playoff games in Colorado's opening series loss to Dallas this past season.

Crozier only appeared in five games with Tampa Bay in 2024-25 and failed to pick up a point, but has earned himself a three-year extension worth $775,000 AAV. The 25-year-old stay-at-home defenseman was Tampa Bay's 2019 4th-round pick (120th overall).

Bobrovsky was peppered in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, allowing four goals on 46 shots against (.913 SV%) in an overtime losing effort, but will look to right the ship and even the series in Edmonton for Game 2 on Friday. The 36-year-old has produced Vezina-like numbers throughout the playoffs so far, with his 12-6-0 record, 2.17 GAA, .912 SV% and three shutouts. He will look to even the series on Friday and slow down a red-hot Oilers squad that has won its last five games.

Greer missed Game 1 due to a lower-body injury and, despite being almost ready to return, will remain out for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final as Jesper Boqvist continues to occupy his spot in the lineup. The 28-year-old Greer had two goals and three points in 12 games prior to his injury.

Skinner will look to extend his playoff winning streak to six after beating Florida in overtime in Game 1 off a 29-save (.906 SV%) performance. The 26-year-old has been sensational since his opening round struggles, with a 7-1-0 record and a .938 SV% in his previous eight games played. He will look to take a 2-0 series lead as Edmonton hosts Florida on Friday, who have only trailed in one other series this postseason (Toronto).