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Bobrovsky will start Game 5 in Toronto.

Bobrovsky will be hoping to lead the Panthers to a third straight victory over the Maple Leafs when they travel to Toronto on Wednesday. Bobrovsky turned in what was easily his best performance of the series in Game 4, stopping all 23 shots he faced in a 2-0 shutout victory. The Panthers enter action on Wednesday at -135 on the money line.

Sergei Bobrovsky
The Canucks have signed Tom Willander on a three-year, entry-level contract starting in 2025.26.

Wallinder was the No.11 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft and signs his entry-level contract after his second year at Boston University. The 20-year-old defenseman had two goals and 22 assists (24 points) in 39 games this season.

Willander Tom
Stone (undisclosed) is not expected to play in Game 5 vs. Edmonton.

Stone was absent from the morning skate and despite head coach Bruce Cassidy calling him a game-time decision, there are reports that he won't play in Game 5. Look for Victor Olofsson to move up to the Jack Eichel line and for Nicolas Roy to move up to the second-line in Stone's absence.

Mark Stone
Hill is expected to start Game 5 vs. the Oilers.

Hill allowed three goals on 32 shots in the Golden Knights' 3-0 loss in Edmonton in Game 4. Hill has allowed three-plus goals in every game this series and now Vegas finds themselves on the brink of elimination. Overall, Hill has gone 5-5 with a 3.15 GAA and .876 SV% in 10 playoff games.

Adin Hill
Oettinger will start Game 4 against the Jets.

The Stars look to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, rolling with Oettinger between the pipes in Game 4. The 26-year-old Oettinger was solid in his most recent outing, saving 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Jets on Sunday in Game 5. He has a 2.71 GAA and .911 SV% through 10 games this postseason (6-4). The Stars enter Tuesday's contest as -150 home favorites against the Jets.

Jake Oettinger
Heiskanen (knee) took full part in warmups and is expected to play in Game 4 against the Jets.

Heiskanen has practiced the past couple of weeks and will finally make his 2024-25 postseason debut on Tuesday in Game 4 against the Winnipeg Jets. The 25-year-old star defenseman has not appeared in a game since January 28th. In 50 regular-season games, he had five goals and 25 points while averaging 25:10 TOI.

Miro Heiskanen
Hellebuyck will start Game 4 in Dallas.

Hellebuyck had a 21-save shutout in Game 2, but responded with a forgetful outing in Game 3, allowing five goals on 26 shots (.808 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Dallas Stars, as the Jets fell behind 2-1 in the series. The 31-year-old netminder, a two-time Vezina winner, has struggled in the postseason, showcasing an unimpressive 3.51 GAA and .848 SV% in 10 games (5-5). He has a 2.56 GAA and .918 SV% in 568 career regular season games (322-18-44) but only has a 2.96 GAA and .902 SV% in 55 career postseason games (23-32). The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as +135 road underdogs against the Stars.

Connor Hellebuyck
Heiskanen (knee) has been activated from LTIR and is expected to play on Tuesday in Game 4.

Heiskanen has practiced the past couple of weeks and is expected to make his 2024-25 postseason debut on Tuesday in Game 4 against the Winnipeg Jets. The 25-year-old star defenseman has not appeared in a game since January 28th. In 50 regular-season games, he had five goals and 25 points while averaging 25:10 TOI.

Miro Heiskanen
Ekholm could be available to return in the third round of the playoffs.

Ekholm has not played since suffering an injury in mid-April. Some reports suggested that he may be out of the lineup for the entire postseason, but remarks from Oilers' head coach Kris Knoblauch suggest that he may be able to play in the third round. The 34-year-old Ekholm had 33 points (9G / 24A) in 65 games this season.

Mattias Ekholm
Hellebuyck was in the starter's crease at morning skate and is expected to start on Tuesday in Game 4.

Hellebuyck had a 21-save shutout in Game 2, but responded with a forgetful outing in Game 3, allowing five goals on 26 shots (.808 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Dallas Stars, as the Jets fell behind 2-1 in the series. The 31-year-old netminder, a two-time Vezina winner, has struggled in the postseason, showcasing an unimpressive 3.51 GAA and .848 SV% in 10 games (5-5). He has a 2.56 GAA and .918 SV% in 568 career regular season games (322-18-44) but only has a 2.96 GAA and .902 SV% in 55 career postseason games (23-32). The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as +135 road underdogs against the Stars.

Connor Hellebuyck
Oettinger is expected to start on Tuesday in Game 4.

The Stars look to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, rolling with Oettinger between the pipes in Game 4. The 26-year-old Oettinger was solid in his most recent outing, saving 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Jets on Sunday in Game 5. He has a 2.71 GAA and .911 SV% through 10 games this postseason (6-4). The Stars enter Tuesday's contest as -150 home favorites against the Jets.

Jake Oettinger
Heiskanen (knee) is expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday for Game 4.

Heiskanen has practiced the past couple of weeks and is expected to make his 2024-25 postseason debut on Tuesday in Game 4 against the Winnipeg Jets. The 25-year-old star defenseman has not appeared in a game since January 28th. In 50 regular-season games, he had five goals and 25 points while averaging 25:10 TOI.

Miro Heiskanen
Hill will start Game 4 in Edmonton.

Hill will make his tenth start of the 2025 NHL Playoffs when the Golden Knights travel to Edmonton for Game 4 on Monday. Hill secured the victory in Game 3, allowing three goals on 20 shots before Reilly Smith netted the game-winning goal with less than a second remaining in regulation. The Golden Knights enter action on Monday at +105 on the money line.

Adin Hill
Thompson will start Game 4 in Carolina.

The Caps will unsurprisingly stick with Thompson between the pipes for Game 4 as they look to even up their series with the Hurricanes. Thompson didn't enjoy his best outing in Game 3, allowing four goals on 28 shots in the 4-0 defeat. It was a rare off night in these 2025 Playoffs for Thompson. The 27-year-old netminder has posted a 5-3-0 record and a .922 SV% in eight appearances. The Capitals enter action on Monday at +200 on the money line.

Logan Thompson