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Walman carries a $3.4 million cap hit for the next two seasons and was traded alongside Tampa Bay's 2024 2nd-round pick from Detroit in what appears to be a cap dump situation. The 28-year-old set the hockey world ablaze with his "Gritty" celebration and had a solid 2023-24 season despite the trade, with 12 goals, 21 points, 108 SOG, 44 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus in 63 games played.

Podkolzin appeared in the Canucks' previous two games but will head back to the press box as Sam Lafferty takes his spot in Vancouver's lineup for Game 7. The 22-year-old failed to pick up a point in his short two-game showing but had 10 PIMs, two SOG and +1 plus/minus while averaging just 8:31 TOI/GP.

Andersen stopped 21 of 22 shots (.952 SV%) as he held Carolina off from elimination for a second-straight victory in Game 5 and is unsurprisingly expected to start Game 6 on Thursday. The 34-year-old has had an up-and-down playoff after being nearly unbeatable in his 16 regular season appearances with his 6-3-0 record, 2.46 GAA and .902 SV% in 9 starts so far. He will attempt to fend off New York for a third-straight elimination game as Carolin hosts the Rangers for Game 6 in Raleigh on Thursday.

Podkolzin appeared in 19 games during the regular season and had just two assists but is expected to make his playoff debut in Game 5 as he replaces Sam Lafferty. The 22-year-old right-winger has 35 points (18G/17A) in 137 career games played before making his playoff debut in Game 5.

Andersen stopped 21 of 22 shots (.952 SV%) as he held Carolina off from elimination for a second-straight victory in Game 5 and is unsurprisingly expected to start Game 6 on Thursday. The 34-year-old has had an up-and-down playoff after being nearly unbeatable in his 16 regular season appearances with his 6-3-0 record, 2.46 GAA and .902 SV% in 9 starts so far. He will attempt to fend off New York for a third-straight elimination game as Carolin hosts the Rangers for Game 6 in Raleigh on Thursday.

Andersen allowed two goals on 25 shots in the Hurricanes' Game 4 win vs. the Rangers. Andersen has allowed at least three goals in all three starts in the series while posting an .874 SV%.

The Hurricanes will turn back to Frederik Andersen after giving the crease to Pyotr Kochetkov in their Game 3 loss. The 34-year-old Andersen has struggled in the postseason after missing a large chunk of the regular season due to blood clots, with his 4-3-0 record, 2.58 GAA and .899 SV%. He will look to keep Carolina's season alive at home on Saturday vs. New York, who has won seven consecutive playoff games.

After leaving Edmonton's Game 1 loss and missing the morning skate on Friday, Leon Draisaitl will be a game-time decision for Game 2 vs. Vancouver. The 28-year-old superstar has been nearly unstoppable in the playoffs so far, with five goals, 12 points 26 SOG, four PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through six games played.

Andersen allowed four goals on 23 shots (.826 SV%) as he struggled in Carolina's opening game loss vs. New York on Sunday but will have a chance for redemption as he takes the crease on Tuesday. The 34-year-old has been up and down so far in the playoffs, with his 4-2-0 record, 2.54 GAA and .899 SV% through six games played. He takes on the New York Rangers on the road Tuesday, who are looking to take a 2-0 series lead after their 4-3 victory last game.

Andersen led Carolina to a 4-1 series win over the Islanders with a 4-1-0 record, 2.25 GAA and .912 SV% and is expected to take the crease for Game 1 on Sunday vs. the Rangers. The 34-year-old missed most of the regular season due to blood clots, but still managed to have an impressive 13-2-0 record, 1.84 GAA, and .932 SV%. He will take on the President Trophy-winning New York Rangers for Game 1 on Sunday, who are coming off a clean sweep of the Washington Capitals in the first round.

Andersen led Carolina to a 4-1 series win over the Islanders with a 4-1-0 record, 2.25 GAA and .912 SV% and is expected to take the crease for Game 1 on Sunday vs. the Rangers. The 34-year-old missed most of the regular season due to blood clots, but still managed to have an impressive 13-2-0 record, 1.84 GAA, and .932 SV%. He will take on the President Trophy-winning New York Rangers for Game 1 on Sunday, who are coming off a clean sweep of the Washington Capitals in the first round.

After failing to sweep the New York Islanders in game four, a 3-2 overtime loss, the Hurricanes will try to advance again on Tuesday in game five with Andersen between the pipes. Andersen has been stellar between the pipes this postseason, allowing three or fewer goals in four contests while posting a solid .920 SV%. The Hurricanes enter action as sizeable -241 home favourites.

Podkolzin has failed to draw into the lineup for Vancouver's first four playoff games and has been sent down to Abottsford (AHL) to receive some playing time. In 19 games with Vancouver this season, the 22-year-old Podkolzin scored two points (0G / 2A) while averaging 10:49 time-on-ice.

After failing to sweep the New York Islanders in game four, a 3-2 overtime loss, the Hurricanes will try to advance again on Tuesday in game five with Andersen between the pipes. Andersen has been stellar between the pipes this postseason, allowing three or fewer goals in four contests while posting a solid .920 SV%. The Hurricanes enter action as sizeable -241 home favourites.