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Lundell put up an assist in a 5-1 Stanley Cup-clinching win over Edmonton in Game 6 on Tuesday.

Lundell's helper extended his playoff scoring streak to five games and six points (one goal, five assists). He's a strong, reliable pivot who provides a solid two-way presence despite below-average feet. Lundell finished the postseason with 18 points, including 12 assists, a team-leading plus-19 rating and 48 shots in 23 games.

Verhaeghe delivered three assists in a 5-1 win over the Oilers in Game 6 on Tuesday to help clinch the Stanley Cup.

Verhaeghe became a member of an exclusive group when he hoisted his third Stanley Cup. He is one of just six active NHLers to have claimed the Cup that many times. The others? Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, Patrick Kane and Jonathan Quick. That's heady territory for a guy the Maple Leafs traded away for Michael Grabner before his first full pro season with the team. Verhaeghe finished the postseason in a three-way tie for the team lead in scoring with 23 points in as many games.

Barkov delivered two assists in a 5-1 Stanley Cup-clinching victory over Edmonton on Tuesday.

His Selke grit set the tone for the Panthers, who excelled in the postseason. This was Barkov's second straight lift of the Cup. He finished with 22 points (six goals, 16 assists) in 23 games this postseason. Barkov delivered five assists on a three-game point streak to finish the playoffs.

Reinhart scored four goals Tuesday in a 5-1 win over the Oilers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

Reinhart's four goals tied the record for most in a Stanley Cup Final game, and he became the second player in NHL history with four goals in a Cup-clinching win. It was also his first career playoff hat trick. Reinhart turned up the heat in the last four games, ripping off a four-game goal streak (seven) that included 10 points. The 29-year-old finished in a three-way tie for the team lead in points with 23. Reinhart also tied for second in postseason goals this year with 11. He finished behind Conn Smythe winner Sam Bennett, who recorded 15 playoff markers.

Bennett was named the Conn Smythe trophy winner Tuesday after Florida clinched the Stanley Cup in a 5-1 win over Edmonton in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

Bennett put up 15 goals and 22 points in 22 games this postseason. Five of those snipes came in six games against Edmonton. Bennett is a prototypical playoff and big-game performer. That doesn't always translate into fantasy value in the regular season, though -- his best season came this year with 25 goals, 26 assists, 90 PIM and 241 shots. Still, it's a massive accomplishment for Bennett.

Hirvonen signed a one-year contract with Karpat of Finland's Liiga on Monday.

Hirvonen, a pending restricted free agent, had 10 goals and 21 points in 59 regular-season appearances with AHL Toronto in 2024-25 before adding one assist in one playoff outing. The 23-year-old forward was selected by the Maple Leafs with the 59th overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Toronto can retain his rights by issuing him a qualifying offer, but the two sides could decide to part ways this summer. Hirvonen has spent the last two regular seasons in the AHL and doesn't have any NHL experience yet.

Draisaitl logged an assist, two shots on goal, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Panthers in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

Draisaitl set up Corey Perry's tally late in the third period, which briefly cut the Oilers' deficit to 4-2. The 29-year-old Draisaitl has four goals and four assists over eight games in the series. Overall, he's produced 11 goals, 22 helpers, 56 shots on net, 29 hits and a plus-8 rating over 21 outings this playoffs. With the Oilers' season on the line in Game 6 on Tuesday, Draisaitl may see more shifts alongside Connor McDavid to spark the team's offense.

McDavid scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Panthers in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

McDavid got the Oilers on the board at 7:24 of the third period, but they weren't able to form a second straight comeback win. The 28-year-old has a goal and six assists over five contests versus the Panthers in this series. Overall, he's up to 33 points (seven goals, 26 helpers), 78 shots on net, 23 hits, 20 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating across 21 playoff outings.

Lundell logged an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Oilers in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

Lundell is now on a four-game point streak (one goal, four assists). The 23-year-old center set up Brad Marchand's opening tally at 9:12 of the first period. Lundell has provided valuable depth scoring with 17 points, 44 shots on net and a plus-18 rating over 22 playoff outings, primarily from a third-line role.

Barkov logged an assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Oilers in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

Barkov has three helpers over the last two games. The 29-year-old opened the series with three scoreless efforts, but he's found his way back on the scoresheet as the Panthers make a push for a second consecutive championship. The center has produced six goals, 14 helpers, 45 shots on net, 50 hits, 22 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating across 22 playoff appearances.