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Jankowski is trending in the right direction and could be an option for Game 3 versus Washington on Saturday after head coach Rod Brind'Amour told reporters, "I know he's close, that's for sure," Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Jankowski has appeared in three postseason contests in which he's notched one assist, four shots and three blocks while averaging 11:21 of ice time. In his 19 regular-season contests for the Canes, the 30-year-old center registered eight goals on 21 shots, zero assists and 18 PIM. If Jankowski gets back in the lineup, it figures to be in a bottom-six role with Jack Roslovic relegated to the press box.

Eichel logged three assists, including two on the power play, and three shots on goal in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Oilers in Game 2.

Eichel had a hand in both of Victor Olofsson's tallies as well as a William Karlsson goal. The 28-year-old Eichel has a goal and eight helpers during his five-game point streak after shaking off a three-game skid to open the postseason. He's added 24 shots on net, 14 hits, nine blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through eight playoff outings. Eichel will have his work cut out for him as he tries to lead the Golden Knights out of a 2-0 deficit in this second-round series.

Karlsson scored a goal in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Oilers in Game 2.

Karlsson was officially back on the third line for this contest after a stint on the top line. However, his goal came on an assist from Jack Eichel late in the second period. Karlsson's a reliable veteran, so he should get his chances regardless of his place in the lineup. He's at two goals, two assists, 12 shots on net, six blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over eight playoff contests.

Hyman registered an assist, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 2.

Hyman set up an Evander Kane tally in the third period. Over the last three games, Hyman has contributed two goals and two assists. He's been a physical force in the playoffs, though he had just one hit Thursday. The winger is at seven points, 50 hits, 18 shots on net and a plus-4 rating over eight postseason contests.

McDavid logged an assist, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 2.

McDavid found Leon Draisaitl for the game-winning goal at 15:20 of overtime. This kept McDavid's point streak alive at six games. While he hasn't scored a goal himself in five games, he has two goals, 12 assists, 30 shots on net, 16 hits and a plus-7 rating across eight playoff outings.

Nugent-Hopkins logged two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 2.

Nugent-Hopkins helped out on goals by Darnell Nurse and Evander Kane. During his six-game point streak, Nugent-Hopkins has three goals and five assists, which accounts for all of his offense this postseason. He's added 15 shots on net, seven blocked shots and a plus-3 rating across eight playoff outings as a consistent part of the Oilers' top six.

Draisaitl scored the game-winning goal and fired four shots on net in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 2.

Draisaitl converted on a pass from Connor McDavid to seal the win at 15:20 of overtime. Two of Draisaitl's five goals this postseason have been overtime game-winners. The 29-year-old superstar has added eight assists, 24 shots, 10 hits, five blocked shots and a plus-7 rating over eight playoff outings. The Oilers have mostly stuck with Draisaitl and McDavid on the same line, giving both talented forwards the opportunity to make a large impact.

McMichael scored a goal in a 3-1 win over Carolina on Thursday in Game 2.

It was a strange goal. Carolina's Sean Walker attempted a dump-in but hit his teammate Shayne Gostisbehere in the face. McMichael grabbed the loose puck and took off, skating in alone on Frederik Andersen and firing the puck right shelf to put the Capitals up 1-0. It was his fourth goal of the postseason; he has six points and 16 shots in seven games. McMichael took a big step forward during the regular season with 57 points, including 26 goals, in 82 games, and he has continued that effort into the postseason.

Jankowski (undisclosed) isn't in the lineup versus Washington for Game 2 on Thursday, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.

Jankowski was a game-time decision after exiting Tuesday's 2-1 overtime win over Washington. He has an assist in three playoff outings this year while averaging 11:21 of ice time. Jack Roslovic is expected to draw into the lineup due to Jankowski's absence.

Dorofeyev (undisclosed) won't play in Game 2 against Edmonton on Thursday, according to Jesse Granger of The Athletic.

It will be Dorofeyev's third consecutive game on the shelf. He had 35 goals and 52 points across 82 regular-season outings. Dorofeyev has also supplied a goal and an assist in five playoff appearances this year. Victor Olofsson is likely to remain in a middle-six role due to Dorofeyev's continued absence.