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Shea played in 31 games as a rookie this season but managed just one point to go with 24 hits, 24 blocks and 17 shots.

Shea started all nine April games during the Penguins' last-gasp push for a postseason spot, seemingly earning the trust of the coaching staff. If the team would like to keep Shea in a third-pairing role for next season, the Pens will need to sign him to an extension prior to July 1 or risk him agreeing to terms with a different team.

Bolduc scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Penguins.

The 23-year-old blueliner hadn't been in the Islanders' lineup since Jan. 27, falling out of the blue-line mix soon after Patrick Roy took over as head coach. Following a conditioning stint with AHL Bridgeport, Bolduc rejoined the team for the regular-season finale and made an immediate impact. If Noah Dobson (upper body) isn't ready to play Saturday for Game 1 of a first-round series against Carolina, Bolduc could wind up seeing a regular shift.

Karlsson registered an assist in the season finale versus the Islanders on Wednesday.

Karlsson ended the 2023-24 season on a high note with points in seven of his last eight outings for a combined three goals and seven assists over that stretch. Overall, it was a down season for the blueliner after he posted a career-high 101 points last season en route to being awarded the Norris Trophy. Still, Karlsson got over the 50-point threshold for just the second time in his last six seasons this campaign.

Broberg notched an assist and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Coyotes.

Broberg was brought up from AHL Bakersfield on Tuesday to give the Oilers an option to rest defensemen. Cody Ceci and Darnell Nurse were rested Wednesday, and Broberg stepped into the lineup, setting up a Warren Foegele tally in the third period. This was Broberg's first point over 11 NHL appearances this season, and he's added five shots on net, nine blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over that span. He could be in the lineup again Thursday versus the Avalanche if the Oilers opt to cycle other players out of the lineup.

Ekholm logged an assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Coyotes.

Ekholm snapped a three-game dry spell by setting up a Sam Carrick tally in the first period. The 33-year-old Ekholm played in his 100th game as an Oiler on Wednesday -- he has 59 points and a plus-72 rating with the team over the past two seasons. This season, he's at 45 points, 177 shots on net, 136 hits, 93 blocked shots and a plus-44 rating through 79 appearances. It is unclear if he'll play or receive rest Thursday versus the Avalanche.

Bouchard posted an assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Coyotes.

Bouchard is up to two goals and four assists through nine outings in April. The 24-year-old defenseman has actually slowed down a bit compared to his season pace, which has seen him rack up 82 points (35 on the power play) with 220 shots on net, 105 blocked shots, 71 hits and a plus-34 rating through 81 appearances.

Moser closed 2023-24 on a 14-game point drought, going minus-9 over that span.

Moser had generally put together a solid campaign before stumbling late. The 24-year-old defenseman finished with 26 points, 78 shots on net, 100 hits, 112 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 81 appearances. Moser will be a restricted free agent this summer.

Kolyachonok notched an assist in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.

Kolyachonok posted four points over the final four games of the campaign after a call-up from AHL Tucson. The 22-year-old defenseman will likely head back to the Roadrunners to bolster their defense for the Calder Cup playoffs. Kolyachonok is set to be a restricted free agent this summer, and he should have a chance at a full-time NHL gig in 2024-25.

Kesselring notched an assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.

Kesselring finished the campaign with an assist in three straight contests. The 24-year-old defenseman held his own pretty well with 21 points, 76 shots on net, 66 PIM, 106 hits, 59 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating over 65 appearances this season. He'll be a restricted free agent this summer after completing his entry-level contract.

Valimaki supplied an assist, two hits and three blocked shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.

Valimaki picked up three helpers over the last nine games of the campaign. The 25-year-old defenseman's play took a step back this year with 17 points through 68 appearances. He did, however, shore up his defense a bit with a plus-12 rating and 90 blocked shots. Valimaki is set for restricted free agency this summer. The team has no NHL-level defensemen under contract for 2024-25, but it has five blue-line RFAs to negotiate with.