Frederic has battled an ankle injury for nearly two months, returning to the lineup for a one-game stint in early April, but was sidelined after reaggravating the ailment. He will return to the ice for Game 1 against the Los Angeles Kings, providing a physical boost to the Oilers roster. The 27-year-old Frederic had 15 points (8G / 7A) and 157 hits in 58 games this season.
Joseph will be the odd-man out for Game 2 as the Blues are opting to dress an extra defenceman. Tyler Tucker will draw into the lineup in his place.
Walman did not play the Oilers' final five games this season, recovering from an undisclosed injury, but will return to the lineup for Game 1 against the Los Angeles Kings. The 29-year-old Walman was acquired at the trade deadline and scored eight points (1G / 7A) in 15 games with the Oilers.
Frederic has battled an ankle injury for nearly two months, returning to the lineup for a one-game stint in early April, but was sidelined after reaggravating the ailment. He could return to the ice for Game 1 against the Los Angeles Kings, providing a physical boost to the Oilers roster. The 27-year-old Frederic had 15 points (8G / 7A) and 157 hits in 58 games this season.
Andersen went 13-8-1 with a 2.50 GAA, .899 SV% and one shutout in 22 games this season, but struggled mightily down the stretch. In his final four games of the season, the veteran netminder was 0-3-1 with a 4.91 GAA and .813 SV%. During the 2023-24 postseason, Andersen backstopped the Hurricanes to a 6-4 record with a 2.62 GAA and .895 SV%.
The Hurricanes will turn to Andersen between the pipes for their regular season finale in Ottawa on Thursday. Andersen struggled in his last start, allowing four goals on 20 shots in a 4-1 loss to the Maple Leafs on Sunday. The 35-year-old netminder carries a 13-7-1 record and a .907 SV% into his last start of the season on Thursday. The Hurricanes enter action at +125 on the money line.
McDavid did not play Edmonton's previous game but he will draw back into the lineup for their season finale on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks. The 28-year-old McDavid will try to hit the 100-point plateau for the eighth time in his 10-year career. He has 99 points (26G / 73A) in 66 games this season.
Stillman played three games with Carolina earlier this season but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 27-year-old defenseman has nine points (3G / 6A) in 35 games with the Chicago Wovles (AHL) this season.
Stillman played three games with Carolina earlier this season but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 27-year-old defenseman has nine points (3G / 6A) in 35 games with the Chicago Wovles (AHL) this season.
McDavid has played the previous three games for Edmonton, but will not play on Monday against the Los Angeles Kings to get some extra rest before the playoffs. The 28-year-old McDavid has 99 points (26G / 73A) in 66 games this season. He has an absurd 13 points (1G / 12A) in his last five games.
With Troy Stecher (undisclosed) sidelined on Monday, Brown will draw back into the lineup. Brown has not played for the Oilers since January 18th. The 31-year-old Brown has one point (0G / 1A) and is averaging 11:29 time-on-ice in eight games with Edmonton.
Ekholm suffered a fluke injury in Friday's game against the San Jose Sharks and will be sidelined for, at the very least, the entirety of the first round of the playoffs. The 34-year-old Ekholm just returned from a multi-week injury and ends the 2024-25 season with 33 points (9G / 24A) in 65 games.
Nugent-Hopkins has not played since April 7th but will re-enter the lineup on Monday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 32-year-old Nugent-Hopkins has 49 points (20G / 29A) in 76 games this season. He only has one point (0G / 1A) in his last seven games.
Hutson just finished a three-year stint with Boston University (H-East) and has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers. The 23-year-old Hutson, brother of Montreal Canadiens rookie standout Lane Hutson, scored 50 points (23G / 27A) in 38 games with Boston University in 2024-25.
