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Dorofeyev (undisclosed) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice and is still day-to-day, per Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Dorofeyev has missed Vegas' past two games due to the injury. He has a goal and two points in five playoff outings and recorded 35 goals and 52 points across 82 regular-season appearances in 2024-25. Victor Olofsson has been serving in a middle-six capacity due to Dorofeyev's absence, and that's likely to continue in Game 2 versus Edmonton on Thursday if Dorofeyev isn't ready to return.

Ford was recalled from AHL Manitoba on Wednesday.

Ford made three appearances for the Jets during the regular season, recording a goal, five hits and two PIM while averaging 7:50 of ice time. He'll rejoin Winnipeg as the team deals with several injuries during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but it seems unlikely that Ford will play a sizable role during the postseason.

Jankowski (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Game 2 versus Washington on Thursday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Jankowski has played in three postseason contests in which he generated one assist, four shots and three blocks while averaging 11:21 of ice time in a fourth-line role. If Jankowski is unable to play Thursday, Jack Roslovic or Tyson Jost figures to step into the lineup in his stead.

Karlsson posted a power-play assist in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers in Game 1.

Karlsson tipped a shot by Shea Theodore that then went in after another deflection from Mark Stone. Over seven playoff contests, Karlsson has three points, 11 shots on net, five blocked shots and a plus-2 rating. The natural center is currently playing on the top line as a left wing. He seems to be adjusting well, and that role gives him a bit more scoring upside as long as he doesn't get shuffled back to middle-six duties.

Eichel recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers in Game 1.

Eichel is on a four-game point streak with a goal and five assists in that span. He's bounced back well after opening the playoffs scoreless in three outings. The center has contributed a total of 21 shots on net, 14 hits, eight blocked shots and a minus-5 rating over seven playoff contests while centering the top line as usual.

Nugent-Hopkins notched an assist and four PIM in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 1.

Nugent-Hopkins helped out on Zach Hyman's go-ahead goal in the third period. The 32-year-old Nugent-Hopkins has three goals and three assists during his five-game point streak, which accounts for all of his offense in seven playoff contests. He's added 13 shots on net, five hits, six blocked shots and a plus-1 rating while seeing consistent top-six minutes.

McDavid logged two assists, four shots on goal and two hits in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 1.

McDavid helped out on the Oilers' first two goals, scored by Corey Perry and Leon Draisaitl. This was McDavid's fourth multi-point effort in seven playoff contests. The superstar center has earned two goals, 11 assists, 27 shots on net, 16 hits and a plus-6 rating this postseason. Win or lose, McDavid is a regular on the scoresheet as one of the Oilers' most talented players.

Brown scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 1.

Brown tallied an insurance goal with 1:46 left in the contest. With four goals and two assists over seven playoff outings, Brown has played his role well in a middle-six capacity. In addition to his depth scoring, he's supplied 13 shots on net, five hits, three blocked shots and a plus-3 rating. Brown won't contribute on offense every game, but he's a decent option in DFS as a value pick.

Hyman scored a goal and added six hits in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 1.

Hyman tallied with 3:02 left in the third period to give the Oilers their first lead of the contest. The winger's tally stood as the game-winner. He has managed three goals, three assists, 15 shots on net, 49 hits and a plus-2 rating over seven playoff outings. Hyman has largely been stuck in a middle-six role while Corey Perry gets a look for top-six shifts, though the Oilers' forward lines are almost always in flux.

Draisaitl scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 1.

Draisaitl tied the game at 2-2 early in the third period after previously helping out on Corey Perry's tally in the first. This was Draisaitl's fourth multi-point effort over seven playoff contests, though he was held off the scoresheet in Game 6 versus the Kings last Thursday. The 29-year-old has four goals, eight assists, 20 shots on net and a plus-7 rating so far this postseason.