NHL Player News

Hyman scored a goal on two shots, dished a power-play assist, added two PIM and doled out seven hits in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Kings in Game 6.

Hyman earned his second multi-point effort of the playoffs during a frenetic first period. He's collected two goals, three assists, 14 shots on net, 43 hits, four blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over six playoff contests. The Oilers loaded up their top line late in the first round, which gave the rest of the forwards more favorable matchups. Hyman may begin the second round versus the Golden Knights in a second-line role.

Brown scored an empty-net goal on two shots, added two assists and went plus-3 in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Kings in Game 6.

Brown set up goals by linemates Adam Henrique and Trent Frederic, then finished the scoring with a buzzer-beating empty-netter to fend off the Kings' late push. Brown produced five points 10 shots on net, five hits and a plus-2 rating over six contests in the first round. He's still filling a depth role, and with the Oilers finding success with their current line combinations, it's unlikely Brown gets moved around to start the second round against the Golden Knights.

Johnston registered a power-play assist, three shots on goal and a minus-5 rating in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Avalanche in Game 6.

This wasn't a great overall performance for Johnston, but he was able to get on the scoresheet by helping out on a Roope Hintz goal early in the second period. The 21-year-old Johnston is up to six points, including three on the power play, over six playoff contests. He's added 14 shots on net, six hits, three blocked shots and a minus-7 rating. While he is listed on the third line, Johnston does enough in all situations to functionally work as a top-six forward.

Granlund scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Avalanche in Game 6.

Granlund ended a nine-game goal drought with his second-period tally. The 33-year-old forward has looked better on a line with Roope Hintz and Mikko Rantanen, but Granlund's still been quiet on offense this postseason. He's earned two points, six shots on net, eight hits, eight blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over six playoff contests.

Nelson registered two assists and two PIM in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Stars in Game 6.

Nelson helped out on both of Valeri Nichushkin's tallies in the contest. This was Nelson's second two-assist game of the series, both of which have come in Denver -- he's been held off the scoresheet in three games in Dallas. The 33-year-old center has four helpers, 11 shots on net, nine hits, nine blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over six playoff outings.

Necas scored a goal on six shots, dished an assist, added two hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Stars in Game 6.

Necas posted his second multi-point effort in a row after going scoreless in the three games prior to this improved stretch on offense. Overall, the winger has a goal, four assists, 12 shots on net, 16 hits and a plus-3 rating over six playoff contests. Necas' slump didn't cost him a top-line role, so expect him to be there again in Game 7 on Saturday.

MacKinnon scored a goal, added two assists, logged three hits and went plus-3 in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Stars in Game 6.

MacKinnon was credited with a goal at 9:04 of the third period, but it was an own goal by the Stars after a failed clearing attempt bounced in. The 29-year-old center then set up both of the Avalanche's empty-netters to seal the win and force Game 7, which will be Saturday in Dallas. MacKinnon is at six goals, four assists, 33 shots on net, 12 hits and a plus-5 rating over six outings in this round.

Matthews scored a goal in Thursday's 4-2, series-clinching win over the Senators.

Matthews opened the scoring on the power play at 18:50 of the first period on a soft wrist shot from above the left circle that beat a screened Linus Ullmark past his right pad. Matthews finishes the first round with two goals, five assists and 21 shots in six games, and he'll skate against the top of the Panthers' lineup when the teams meet in Round 2.

Kapanen notched an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Capitals in Game 5.

Kapanen played in the last three playoff games after Patrik Laine (upper body) ended the postseason on the shelf. The 21-year-old Kapanen had just two assists in 18 regular-season outings. He'll enter training camp with a chance to win a job on the Opening Night roster for 2025-26, but it wouldn't be surprising if Kapanen needed some time with AHL Laval to hone his skills after spending the bulk of 2024-25 with Timra IK of the SHL.

Glendening recorded an assist and five hits in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Panthers in Game 5.

Glendening managed two points, one shot on goal, 13 hits and five blocked shots over five playoff outings. The 36-year-old was limited to just seven points in 77 regular-season games, the third time in six years he's failed to log double-digit points. He's an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and it's unclear if he'll be back with the Lightning or if he'll continue his playing career at all moving forward.