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Thompson made 18 saves in a 3-1 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 5 on Thursday.

Thompson was brilliant early when he made a lunging save with 36 seconds left in the first to preserve the tie, but he should've stopped the eventual game winner. Andrei Svechnikov somehow put the puck in from below the right circle with 1:59 remaining. "It's my job to find the lane and get my eyes on it, and he sifted it through. It was a terrible goal to give up to end a season, and I've got to wear that," said Thompson after the game, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com. "I'm an adult. That's on me, and I can be better." Thompson finished the postseason with a 5-5 record, 2.41 GAA and .917 save percentage in 10 starts.

Andersen made 18 saves in a 3-1 win over Washington on Thursday in Game 5.

Anthony Beauvillier was the only member of the Capitals to beat him, and he didn't have much of a chance on the goal. A Canes defender attempted to rim the puck around his own net, but the puck caromed off the end boards and right to Beauvillier, who was at the top of the crease. He went five-hole on Andersen. The Great Dane has won three consecutive games, and he's 7-2 with a 1.36 GAA and .937 save percentage in nine starts.

Oettinger will be in goal on the road in Game 5 versus the Jets on Thursday, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.

Oettinger has been excellent in the second round, going 3-1 with a 2.02 GAA and a .929 save percentage over four games. He's got a chance Thursday to secure advancement to the Western Conference Finals if he can come away with his third road win of the playoffs.

Andersen will start in goal on the road versus the Capitals in Game 5 on Thursday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Andersen is 3-1 with a 1.24 GAA and a .934 save percentage over the first four games of the second round. He went 1-1 with three goals allowed on 34 shots over two games in DC to begin the series. Andersen has been arguably the best goalie this postseason, and a win Thursday will send the Hurricanes to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Lindgren (personal) will serve as the backup goaltender at home for Game 5 against Carolina on Thursday, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Lindgren has made one appearance in the 2025 playoffs, stopping four of five shots en route to a 6-3 loss to Montreal on April 25. Logan Thompson is expected to serve as the starting netminder versus the Hurricanes.

Hellebuyck will defend the home crease versus Dallas on Thursday in Game 5, according to Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press.

Hellebuyck has been stellar at home during the postseason, going 5-1 with a sparkling 1.99 GAA and a .902 save percentage. This is in stark contrast to his road record during the playoffs, as he has lost all five starts, allowing 24 goals on 116 shots (.793 save percentage). The Stars are averaging 2.91 goals per game in the playoffs, ninth in the NHL.

Lindgren is dealing with a personal matter which could sideline him for Game 5 against the Hurricanes on Thursday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

With Lindgren in doubt, the Caps promoted Clay Stevenson from AHL Hershey to potentially serve as the backup to Logan Thompson in Game 5. The 31-year-old Lindgren was on the ice for the morning skate and could still dress in Thursday's game. Regardless of who backs up, Thompson will get the starting nod, making fantasy value for the others minimal.

Stolarz (upper body) is unlikely to travel to Florida for Game 6 on Friday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

Head coach Craig Berube said Thursday that he doubts Stolarz will make the trip. That would put Joseph Woll in line to start his fourth straight game for the Leafs, who trail the Panthers 3-2 in the best-of-seven series. Stolarz has been skating but is unlikely to return to action unless Toronto manages to play in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Stevenson was recalled from AHL Hershey on Thursday.

Stevenson's elevation to the NHL roster could be an indication that Logan Thompson or Charlie Lindgren is in danger of missing out against the Hurricanes in Game 5 on Thursday. The Bears aren't in action until Friday's clash with Charlotte, so there is still time for Stevenson to head back down if he's not needed by the Caps.

Murray turned aside six of seven shots Wednesday after replacing Joseph Woll early in the third period of the Maple Leafs' 6-1 loss to the Panthers in Game 5 of their second-round series.

The lopsided result should be laid firmly at the feet of Toronto's defensive effort, as neither goalie had much chance at any of the pucks that got past them. Anthony Stolarz (upper body) hasn't played since Game 1, and if he's not ready to return in Game 6 on Friday, it's at least possible the desperate Leafs turn to Murray between the pipes as they attempt to avoid elimination.