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Connor Ingram • G • Oilers

Connor Ingram Returns to Oilers Net for Game 5

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Connor Ingram will be back in the crease for Tuesday's elimination game against the Anaheim Ducks, Jamie Umbach of the Oilers' official site reports. After seeing Ingram struggle in back-to-back contests, Edmonton decided to go with Tristan Jarry in Game 4. Jarry did a decent job with 34 saves in a 4-3 overtime loss, but Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch has decided to go back to Ingram. "Nothing against Jarry," Knoblach said Tuesday morning. "I thought he had a solid game the other night, but this last few weeks or months, Ingram's been our starter and he's been our guy. Now that our season's on the line, we felt that we would go with our guy." Ingram allowed 11 goals in Games 2 and 3. He has a 4.70 goals-against average and a .849 save percentage this postseason. The Oilers' hopes of staying alive on Tuesday hinge on Ingram improving his performance.

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Jason Dickinson • C • Oilers

Jason Dickinson Considered a Game-Time Decision for Tuesday's Action

Edmonton Oilers center Jason Dickinson (lower body) will once again be a game-time decision on Tuesday night against the Anaheim Ducks. The 30-year-old is banged up and has been labeled a game-time decision for most of the games in the first round. He returned to the lineup from a two-game absence in Game 4, contributing one assist in a 4-3 overtime loss. Edmonton has struggled in the series, but Dickinson has been productive this postseason, with three points (two goals, one assist) in two appearances. With Connor McDavid (ankle) potentially sidelined on Tuesday night, Dickinson could be called upon for extra ice time and a larger role if he's available.

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Connor McDavid • C • Oilers

Connor McDavid a Game-Time Call Tuesday

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (ankle) is a game-time decision on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. The Oilers captain didn't take part in Tuesday's morning skate because of an ankle injury sustained in Game 2 of the series. Despite the injury, McDavid has recorded back-to-back multi-point games after starting the playoffs with two scoreless efforts. He has tallied one goal and three assists. With Edmonton facing elimination on Tuesday night, it's hard to imagine McDavid missing the contest. However, if he can't play, the Oilers must lean more on Leon Draisaitl's line.

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Mikhail Sergachev • D • Mammoth

Mikhail Sergachev Has Three Assists in Overtime Loss

Utah Mammoth defenseman Mikhail Sergachev opened his scoring account in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with three assists in Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. Thanks to Sergachev's puck-moving ability, the Mammoth turned a 3-0 deficit into a 4-3 lead, but they couldn't close out the game. While Sergachev has over 100 postseason appearances under his belt, he has found his way onto the score sheet in back-to-back games just three times. Getting him going offensively would significantly improve Utah's chances against the Pacific Division champions in the first-round series.

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Brett Howden • C • Golden Knights

Brett Howden Records Three Points in Vital Win

Vegas Golden Knights forward Brett Howden played a key role in Monday's 5-4 overtime comeback victory against the Utah Mammoth, scoring two goals and adding one assist. The Golden Knights were facing a 3-1 series deficit when Howden popped up with a game-tying goal midway through the third period. His first goal, scored in a shorthanded situation, gave Vegas a 2-0 lead in the first frame. Howden completed his three-point night with an assist on Shea Theodore's game-winning goal with less than a minute remaining in the first overtime period. Dating back to the regular season, Howden had gone six consecutive appearances without a point before sparking into life on Monday night. In Game 5 against Utah, he will aim to record points in back-to-back postseason games for the first time since the 2023 Stanley Cup Finals.

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Rasmus Ristolainen • D • Flyers

Rasmus Ristolainen Registers Two Assists in Game 5 Loss

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen had his second multi-assist game of the 2026 playoffs on Monday, setting up a pair of goals in a 3-2 defeat to the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the second period, Ristolainen helped Alex Bump score in his Stanley Cup Playoffs debut and added a second assist on Travis Sanheim's goal. Ristolainen isn't known for his offensive prowess, yet he has emerged as Philadelphia's scoring leader in this series. After five games, Ristolainen has tallied five points (one goal, four assists), matching Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby. The Finnish rearguard is also averaging 1.8 hits per game in the series.

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Arturs Silovs • G • Penguins

Arturs Silovs Helps Penguins Survive for Second Time

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Arturs Silovs had another strong performance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series against the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday, stopping 18 pucks in a 3-2 win. The Latvian native became the third goaltender in Penguins history to record each of his first two playoff wins with the team in elimination games. Pittsburgh's decision to replace Stuart Skinner with Silovs has shifted the momentum in the matchup, leaving Dan Muse's team now only one win away from tying the series. Silovs has posted a .920 save percentage against Philadelphia, a significant improvement over Skinner's .873.

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Sidney Crosby • C • Penguins

Sidney Crosby Delivers Two Assists in Elimination-Game Win

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby recorded two assists as the team staved off elimination for the second time against the Philadelphia Flyers with a 3-2 win on Monday. The Penguins captain was also inches away from scoring a goal, missing an empty net twice late in the game. Crosby has stepped up in the last couple of games, posting back-to-back multi-point outings after his team fell into a 3-0 hole in the first-round matchup. Pittsburgh hasn't won a playoff series since 2018, and Crosby has entered desperation mode to avoid another early postseason exit. Overall, he has produced one goal and four assists in the series.

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Jason Zucker • LW • Sabres

Jason Zucker Probable for Game 5 Against Bruins

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (undisclosed) is considered probable for Tuesday's Game 5 tilt against the Boston Bruins, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports. The veteran forward left Sunday's Game 4 win midway through the third period. However, Zucker doesn't appear to be dealing with a serious injury and is likely to play as Buffalo attempts to finish off Boston on Tuesday. After four games in the series, Zucker is still searching for his first points. He has cooled off following a four-game point streak to end the regular season. Tyson Kozak (undisclosed), who also didn't finish Sunday's contest, is probable for Tuesday as well.

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Josh Norris • C • Sabres

Josh Norris Could Return to Action Tuesday

Buffalo Sabres center Josh Norris (undisclosed) might be available on Tuesday night against the Boston Bruins, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports. On Sunday, Norris was unavailable for a second consecutive game after sustaining an undisclosed injury early in the first-round series. He was hot at the end of the regular season, totaling eight points (three goals, five assists) in the last seven games. However, the Bruins have kept him off the score sheet in the playoffs, limiting Norris to two SOG. If he's cleared to play, Norris will compete for a middle-six role and be an option for the power-play units.

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Nikita Zadorov • D • Bruins

Nikita Zadorov Questionable for Game 5

Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov (undisclosed) is questionable for Game 5 against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, Steve Conroy of The Boston Herald reports. The Russian rearguard wasn't on the ice for Monday's practice and could be unavailable for only the second time this season. Zadorov has contributed one assist in four postseason contests, while averaging four hits per game. Boston will miss his physicality and penalty-killing ability if he isn't available for Game 5. Mason Lohrei, who was a healthy scratch in Sunday's Game 4, could get an opportunity to rejoin the lineup.

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Viktor Arvidsson • RW • Bruins

Viktor Arvidsson Considered Questionable for Tuesday

Boston Bruins winger Viktor Arvidsson (upper body) didn't practice on Monday and is questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Buffalo Sabres, Steve Conroy of The Boston Herald reports. Arvidsson sustained an upper-body injury in Sunday's Game 4 loss. In the playoffs, the Swedish veteran has tallied two goals in four games, sending 11 pucks on the net. He is carrying a minus-four rating, having finished scoreless three times. Arvidsson has been part of the second line and the second power-play unit in Boston, making him a significant loss for the team if he can't play on Tuesday night.

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Nils Lundkvist • D • Stars

Nils Lundkvist Won't Play Tuesday

Dallas Stars defenseman Nils Lundkvist (face) won't be available for Game 5 against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. He sustained a deep facial laceration in Saturday's Game 4 loss and missed Monday's practice. "We should see him before this series is over, but you won't see him tomorrow," Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan said after the practice session. In four postseason games, Lundkvist has recorded two assists, two SOG, six blocks, two hits, and a plus-one rating. Dallas will replace Lundkvist on Tuesday with Ilya Lyubushkin, Alexander Petrovic, or Kyle Capobianco.

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Yakov Trenin • C • Wild

Yakov Trenin Could Be an Option Tuesday

Minnesota Wild forward Yakov Trenin (upper body) could return to action on Tuesday in Game 5 against the Dallas Stars, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. He has missed two games due to an upper-body injury, but Trenin practiced fully on Monday, suggesting he might be ready to return. Wild head coach John Hynes officially labeled Trenin as questionable, along with fellow forward Mats Zuccarello (upper body). Nico Sturm and Danila Yurov are expected to sit out Tuesday's game if Trenin and Zuccarello return. Trenin would primarily add physicality to the Wild lineup, having led the NHL with 413 hits in 82 games during the regular season.

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Mats Zuccarello • RW • Wild

Mats Zuccarello Questionable for Game 5

Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (upper body) is questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Dallas Stars, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. The Norwegian veteran practiced fully on Monday, but Wild head coach John Hynes labeled him as questionable for Tuesday night. After recording a hat trick of assists in Game 1, Zuccarello has missed the last three contests due to an upper-body injury. If Zuccarello returns on Tuesday, Bobby Brink would be bumped from the first line. The Wild's first power-play unit would also have a different look. Late in the season, Zuccarello has been spectacular when in the lineup, recording multiple points in six of his last seven appearances.

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Brandon Hagel • LW • Lightning

Brandon Hagel Pops Up With Two Goals in Sunday's Win

Tampa Bay Lightning winger Brandon Hagel continued to terrorize the Montreal Canadiens defense on Sunday, scoring two third-period goals in a 3-2 comeback victory. He tied the game early in the period with a power-play marker and knotted the series at two with an even-strength goal five minutes from the end. Hagel has scored in all four games against Montreal, becoming the first player in Lightning history with as many as six goals through the first four games of a postseason campaign. He's the third Tampa player with a four-game goal streak in the playoffs, joining Steven Stamkos and Vincent Lecavalier. Remarkably, Hagel has lit the lamp six times with only nine attempts on net. He has also picked up one assist in the series, bringing his total to seven points this postseason -- tied with four other players, including teammate Jake Guentzel, for the second-most in the league.

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Nathan MacKinnon • C • Avalanche

Nathan MacKinnon Records Three Points in Series-Clincher

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals and dished out one assist as the team completed a first-round sweep of the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday, winning 5-1 on the road. MacKinnon opened the scoring on the power play in the first period and added a couple more points in the third. His second goal of the game came on an empty net. Colorado dominated the series despite MacKinnon finishing scoreless in two of the four games. Regardless, MacKinnon is averaging a point per game through his first four postseason outings in 2026 and still has room to improve.

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Bowen Byram • D • Sabres

Bowen Byram Extends Goal Streak to Three Games

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram continued to make a big impact in the first-round series against the Boston Bruins on Sunday, contributing a goal and an assist in a huge 6-1 road win. He has recorded back-to-back multi-point games and is only the third defenseman in franchise history to score in three consecutive postseason outings. Meanwhile, Owen Power has become the third rearguard in NHL history to record an assist in each of his first four career playoff games. Boston has limited Rasmus Dahlin to one assist and no goals, but the Sabres' blue line has still played a major role on offense. World-class performances from the likes of Byram have given the team a chance to finish the series in five games on Tuesday.

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John Carlson • D • Ducks

John Carlson Delivers Two Assists in Game 4 Victory

Anaheim Ducks defenseman John Carlson recorded two assists in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win against the Edmonton Oilers. His work on the power play helped Mikael Granlund score in the second period, and he set up Jeffrey Viel for a 3-3 game-tying goal late in the third. Carlson has been a great addition to the Ducks, posting four assists in four playoff outings. He has also been a rock on defense, averaging 2.25 blocks per game. Another all-around effort will be needed from Carlson in Tuesday's Game 5 as the Ducks try to finish off Connor McDavid's crew.

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Connor McDavid • C • Oilers

Connor McDavid Bags Pair of Power-Play Assists in 100th Playoff Game

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid marked his 100th career playoff game with two power-play assists in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks. With McDavid leading the charge, the Oilers jumped ahead 3-2 in the third period but couldn't secure a road victory, leaving them with a 3-1 series deficit. While Edmonton is once again dealing with a leaky defense in the postseason, McDavid's performance hasn't been at the level we've come to expect. He has registered one goal and three assists in four games, picking up only one even-strength point. With his team facing elimination in Game 5, McDavid will likely carry a heavy workload on Tuesday night.

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