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Jensen (upper body) will be a game-time decision ahead of Game 3 against the Rangers on Friday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Jensen was finally able to ditch the non-contact jersey at Friday's game-day skate, which would seem to indicate he'll be back sooner rather than later. Still, coach Spencer Carbery wouldn't confirm that the blueliner will play in Game 3. Even if he does suit up, fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting much offensively out of Jensen considering he went pointless in seven straight games before getting hurt.

Montour produced a goal and an assist Thursday in a 5-3 win over the Lightning in Game 3 of the Panthers' first-round series.

Both points came in the second period as Florida took a 3-2 lead it wouldn't relinquish, and they were Montour's first of the postseason. The 30-year-old blueliner ended the regular season in a slump, managing only two points (both goals) over the last 11 contests, but Thursday's performance might be a sign he's heating up.

Orlov scored a goal on his only shot in Thursday's 3-2 Game 3 win over the Islanders.

Orlov extended Carolina's lead to 2-0 midway through the opening period, beating Ilya Sorokin with a wrister from the slot. It's the first point in the playoffs for Orlov, who was also held scoreless in his final nine regular-season contests. The 32-year-old blueliner had six goals, 26 points and a plus-4 rating in 82 games during the regular season while averaging 17:19 of ice time.

Burns scored a goal on his lone shot in Thursday's 3-2 Game 3 win over the Islanders

Burns opened the scoring 4:48 into the first period, firing a puck from the point that glanced off an Islanders' defender and past Ilya Sorokin. It's the first point of the postseason for Burns, whose last goal came March 10. The 39-year-old blueliner had 10 goals and 33 points in 82 regular-season games.

Fleury (undisclosed) won't return for Game 3 on Thursday, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

Fleury hasn't been in the lineup since April 6 because of the injury. He has a goal and five points in 24 contests this season. Fleury might be deployed on the third pairing once he's recovered, but it's also possible Tampa Bay would make him a healthy scratch if he's able to return during the playoffs.

Myers (illness) is expected to draw back into the lineup for Game 3 against Nashville on Friday, per Adam Kimelman of NHL.com.

Myers had five goals, 29 points, 77 PIM, 110 hits and 136 blocks in 77 contests during the regular season. He missed Tuesday's 4-1 Game 2 loss to Nashville because of the illness. Now that Myers is healthy, he'll probably serve on the second pairing while Noah Juulsen might be scratched.

Vlasic signed a six-year, $27.6 million contract extension Wednesday, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

The 22-year-old blueliner managed two goals, 14 assists, 56 hits and 148 blocked shots in 76 appearances this season. He played against all the top lines, as he was part of the No. 1 pairing alongside Seth Jones. Expect 25-30 points from Vlasic next season, making him a fringe fantasy asset in deeper pools.

Kulak scored a goal and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Kings in Game 2.

Kulak got the Oilers on the board in the first period after a slow start. The 30-year-old defenseman hadn't scored since March 2, earning just six assists over 25 contests between tallies. Kulak's spot in the lineup appears to be safe, but he's been limited to a third-pairing role after posting 16 points, 94 shots on net, 88 blocked shots and 77 hits over 82 regular-season games.

Spence logged an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Oilers in Game 2.

Spence set up a Kevin Fiala tally in the third period. After posting 24 points over 71 regular-season outings, Spence has maintained a third-pairing role in the postseason. He'll likely see limited minutes, but he could provide some depth offense and solid non-scoring numbers after racking up 67 hits, 55 blocked shots and 80 shots on goal in the regular season.

Anderson registered an assist, two shots on goal, five hits and three blocked shots in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Oilers in Game 2.

Anderson has been surprisingly productive with a goal, an assist, three shots on net, seven hits and four blocked shots over two playoff contests. He was limited to one helper over his last 12 regular-season outings. Anderson's game is primarily defensive, but he'll get his chances to add depth scoring while playing alongside Drew Doughty on the top pair during the playoffs.