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Edmonton has signed Roby Jarventie to a one-year, two-way contract extension.

Jarventie missed all but two games in 2024-25 due to a knee injury but has earned himself a one-year, two-way contract to remain with Edmonton. The 22-year-old was originally expected to return to Tappara of Liiga in Finland for the 2025-26 season as he recovers from last year's serious injury. He appeared in seven NHL games in 2023-24, picking up an assist.

Roby Jarventie
Ekholm (undisclosed) is expected to make his 2024-25 postseason debut on Thursday in Game 5.

Ekholm has yet to play in the postseason but will likely make his debut on Thursday in Game 5. The 34-year-old Ekholm had 33 points (9G / 24A) in 65 games this season and would be a massive boost on the Oilers blueline.

Mattias Ekholm
Hyman is having upper-body surgery and is likely out for the remainder of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Hyman left Game 4 after just 5 shifts and 3:11 TOI due to an upper-body injury and has already been ruled out for Game 5, but will now undergo surgery, which will likely keep him out for the remainder of the playoffs. The 32-year-old forward was leading all players in Hits this postseason and had added five goals and 11 points in 16 games while playing an effective top-six role.

Zach Hyman
Andersen will start Game 5 vs. Florida on Wednesday.

Andersen snapped Carolina's 15-game Eastern Conference Final losing streak with a 20-save shutout in Game 4 to keep Carolina alive and the series at 3-1 Florida. The 35-year-old Danish netminder will take the crease yet again on Wednesday for Game 5 and will hope to remain hard to beat this postseason, as shown by his 1.84 GAA, .914 SV% and 8-4-0 record. He will host the Florida Panthers, who are looking to close out the series and reach the Stanley Cup Finals for a third consecutive campaign.

Frederik Andersen
Hyman left Game 4 with an injury and will not return.

Hyman was hurt on a hit from Mason Marchment in the first period and will not return to Game 4. Hyman is coming off of his biggest game of the postseason, scoring two goals with one assist in Game 3. Overall, he had tallied 11 points (5G / 6A) in 14 games coming into tonight.

Zach Hyman
Ekholm (undisclosed) will remain out of the lineup on Tuesday for Game 4.

Ekholm has yet to play in the postseason and is nearing a return but will miss at least one more game, remaining sidelined on Tuesday for game 4. The 34-year-old Ekholm had 33 points (9G / 24A) in 65 games this season and would be a massive boost on the Oilers blueline.

Mattias Ekholm
Ekholm (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Game 4.

Ekholm has yet to play in the postseason but appears close to making his series debut on Tuesday. With Connor Brown out, Ekholm may suit up as the Oilers' seventh defenseman. Ekholm had 33 points (9G / 24A) in 65 games this season and would be a massive two-way boost for the Oilers.

Mattias Ekholm
Andersen will start Game 4 in Florida.

Andersen was pulled after allowing four goals on 16 shots in the Hurricanes' 5-0 Game 2 loss. Pyotr Kochetkov struggled in his Game 3 start, so it looks like the Hurricanes will come back to Andersen in a must-win Game 4. Prior to this series, Andersen was 7-2 with a 1.36 GAA and .937 SV% in the playoffs. However, he's allowed nine goals on just 36 shots (.750 SV%) in two games vs. Florida.

Frederik Andersen
Andersen is in the starter's crease at the Hurricanes' morning skate.

Andersen was pulled after allowing four goals on 16 shots in the Hurricanes' 5-0 Game 2 loss. Pyotr Kochetkov struggled in his Game 3 start, so it looks like the Hurricanes will come back to Andersen in a must-win Game 4. Prior to this series, Andersen was 7-2 with a 1.36 GAA and .937 SV% in the playoffs. However, he's allowed nine goals on just 36 shots (.750 SV%) in two games vs. Florida.

Frederik Andersen
Andersen will start Game 2 against the Panthers.

For the first time this postseason, the Hurricanes are trailing a series, down 1-0 to the Florida Panthers, and will hope to rebound on Thursday in Game 2. Before Game 1, Andersen had a stellar 1.36 GAA and .937 SV% in nine games (7-2). He allowed five goals on 20 shots (.750 SV%) in Tuesday's 5-2 Game 1 loss. Still, the Hurricanes enter a crucial contest on Thursday as -136 home favorites against the Panthers.

Frederik Andersen
Ekholm (undisclosed) will not play in Game 2.

Ekholm last played on April 11th due to an undisclosed injury, but has been a full participant at practice the previous several days as he nears a return. The 34-year-old has been a massive loss for Edmonton's blueline after he posted nine goals, 33 points and a +11 plus/minus in 65 games during the regular season.

Mattias Ekholm
Andersen will start Game 1 against the Panthers.

The Hurricanes are well-rested heading into Game 1 on Tuesday, having played the fewest games of all teams remaining in the playoffs after eliminating the Washington Capitals on Thursday in five games. Andersen has been terrific this postseason, posting a stellar 1.36 GAA, .937 SV%, and one shutout in nine games (7-2), and will return to the crease for Game 1. The Hurricanes enter the action on Tuesday as -121 home favorites against the Panthers.

Frederik Andersen
Ekholm (undisclosed) was a full participant in Monday's practice.

Ekholm last played on April 11th due to an undisclosed injury, but was a full participant for the first time since his injury at practice on Monday. The 34-year-old has been a massive loss for Edmonton's blueline after he posted nine goals, 33 points and a +11 plus/minus in 65 games during the regular season.

Mattias Ekholm
Ekholm (undisclosed) will miss Game 1 and Game 2 of the Western Conference Final but is hopeful for Game 3.

Ekholm has yet to appear in the playoffs after suffering an undisclosed injury on April 11th and is expected to remain out of the Oilers' lineup for Games 1 and 2 of the Western Conference Final, but is hopeful to return for Game 3. The 34-year-old will be welcomed back with open arms as he is a defensive stalwart on Edmonton's back end, averaging 22:12 TOI during the regular season.

Mattias Ekholm
Andersen will start Game 5 in Washington.

The Hurricanes can advance to the Eastern Conference Finals with a victory on Thursday in Game 5, rolling with Andersen between the pipes. Andersen has been excellent for the Hurricanes through eight games this postseason (6-2), boasting a 1.41 GAA and .935 SV%. The Hurricanes enter Game 5 as -164 road favorites against the Washington Capitals.

Frederik Andersen
Andersen is expected to start vs. Washington on Thursday in Game 5.

The Hurricanes can advance to the Eastern Conference Finals with a victory on Thursday in Game 5, rolling with Andersen between the pipes. Andersen has been excellent for the Hurricanes through eight games this postseason (6-2), boasting a 1.41 GAA and .935 SV%. The Hurricanes enter Game 5 as -164 road favorites against the Washington Capitals.

Frederik Andersen
Ekholm could be available to return in the third round of the playoffs.

Ekholm has not played since suffering an injury in mid-April. Some reports suggested that he may be out of the lineup for the entire postseason, but remarks from Oilers' head coach Kris Knoblauch suggest that he may be able to play in the third round. The 34-year-old Ekholm had 33 points (9G / 24A) in 65 games this season.

Mattias Ekholm