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Karlstrom signed a four-year deal with Linkoping HC in Sweden on Thursday, Tony Androckitis of Inside AHL Hockey reports.

Karlstrom spent the 2024-25 campaign with AHL Bridgeport, recording nine goals and four assists over 30 appearances with the club. However, he'll return to the SHL next year after struggling to see much NHL action over the past few seasons. He played for Linkoping HC during the 2018-19 season, logging four goals and six assists over 45 appearances.

Domi produced an even-strength goal and a power-play assist Wednesday in the Maple Leafs' 4-3 win over the Panthers in Game 2 of their second-round series.

It's the first multi-point performance of the postseason for Domi, who's picked up two goals and four points in eight games. The power-play point was also his first since March 10, as he helped set up a Max Pacioretty tally late in the first period. Domi managed just eight goals and 33 points in 74 regular-season appearances, but he's providing solid secondary scoring for Toronto in the playoffs.

Luostarinen picked up two assists Wednesday in the Panthers' 4-3 loss to the Maple Leafs in Game 2 of their second-round series.

The 26-year-old has caught fire on the Panthers' third line alongside Anton Lundell and Brad Marchand -- Luostarinen set up tallies by each of them Wednesday, and all three have four-game point streaks going. Luostarinen has collected two goals and eight points during his heater, but Florida will need more scoring from its big guns if it's going to rebound from a 2-0 series deficit.

Lundell produced a goal and an assist Wednesday in the Panthers' 4-3 loss to the Maple Leafs in Game 2 of their second-round series.

The 23-year-old center got onto the scoresheet for the fourth straight game, setting up a Brad Marchand marker in the second period before briefly tying the game at 3-3 with his own tally early in the third. Lundell has three goals and eight points during his scoring streak, an impressive turnaround after he was held without a point in the Panthers' first three games this postseason.

Appleton produced an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Stars in Game 1.

Appleton's been living up to his name, racking up seven apples across eight playoff contests. The 29-year-old forward has added nine shots on net, 16 hits, four blocked shots, 12 PIM and a plus-4 rating this postseason. Appleton remains in a third-line role, but he's out of the power-play mix following the return of Mark Scheifele (upper body) for the second-round series opener.

Vilardi logged an assist, five shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Stars in Game 1.

Vilardi found Mark Scheifele for a goal to bring the Jets within one late in the second period, but they couldn't tie the game in the third. The helper was Vilardi's first point in four playoff outings. The 25-year-old returned to action in Game 5 of the first round versus the Blues after missing a month due to an upper-body injury, so it's possible he's just getting back up to speed. He's added 11 shots on net, five hits, five blocked shots and a minus-2 rating this postseason.

Scheifele scored a goal on seven shots in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Stars in Game 1.

Scheifele missed the last two games of the first round due to an upper-body injury. He looks to be fully back, as he logged 22:36 of ice time and also won 18 of 28 faceoffs in this contest. Scheifele has three goals, four assists, 13 shots on net, 10 hits, 12 PIM and a plus-1 rating over six playoff outings, so he'll be a major factor on offense as the Jets look to bounce back from this series-opening loss.

Steel provided an assist, five hits and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Jets in Game 1.

Steel snapped a five-game point drought with the helper. The 27-year-old is filling a bottom-six role this postseason, though he's strong defensively and can earn extra shifts when the Stars need to hold a lead. He's contributed three assists, three shots on net, 14 hits, three blocked shots, 12 PIM and a plus-1 rating over eight playoff appearances.

Duchene posted a power-play assist in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Jets in Game 1.

Duchene still has yet to score this postseason, but all four of his assists in the playoffs have come over the last four games. The 34-year-old looks to be heating up, especially with the man advantage, which is where he's earned all four helpers. Duchene has added 11 shots on net, six blocked shots and a minus-7 rating over eight playoff outings.

Scheifele (upper body) is expected to play versus the Stars in Wednesday's Game 1, Murat Ates of The Athletic reports.

Scheifele was in a non-contact jersey at practice Tuesday, but he participated in Wednesday's morning skate in his usual top-line spot. The 32-year-old center was apparently on the probable side of a game-time decision and should return after missing the last two contests of the first round. He racked up six points in five games against the Blues, so Scheifele's return will be a big boost for the Jets' offense.