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Henrique scored an empty-net goal on five shots, added three hits and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Stars in Game 4.

Henrique ended a four-game point drought with the empty-netter. The 35-year-old has filled a depth role as a bottom-six center this postseason, chipping in four goals and an assist over 15 contests. He's also produced 27 shots, 38 hits, 21 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating while mainly playing on the third line.

Draisaitl scored a power-play goal on three shots, added an assist and logged two hits in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Stars in Game 4.

Draisaitl cashed in at 11:23 of the first period to open the scoring. He also helped out on Kasperi Kapanen's third-period tally. Draisaitl has racked up two goals and five assists, including four power-play points, over four games versus the Stars in this series. Overall, the 29-year-old has seven goals, 23 points, 42 shots on net, 19 hits and a plus-9 rating over 15 playoff outings.

Hyman sustained an apparent upper-body injury in Tuesday's Game 4 versus the Stars and won't return to the contest, Emily Kaplan of ESPN reports.

Hyman got tangled up with Mason Marchment in the first period, and the Edmonton winger came away worse for wear. He was ruled out during the first intermission, which is a little concerning considering the Oilers are not typically forthcoming with injury updates. If Hyman can't play in Game 5 on Thursday, Jeff Skinner or Max Jones are the top candidates to take his place in the lineup.

Reinhart (lower body) participated in Tuesday's optional practice but remains questionable for Game 5 against Carolina on Wednesday, George Richards of NHL.com reports.

Reinhart has missed Florida's last two games and remains day-to-day after skating for the first time since leaving Game 2 versus the Hurricanes last Thursday. He has produced four goals, 11 points, 41 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and 30 hits across 14 appearances this postseason. Niko Mikkola (upper body) and A.J. Greer (undisclosed) also took part in Tuesday's practice after sitting out Monday's 3-0 loss to Carolina in Game 4. The Panthers will determine if any of the injured players can return in Game 5 after Wednesday's morning skate.

Stankoven scored the game-winning goal Monday in the Hurricanes' 3-0 victory over the Panthers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

The 22-year-old was the only skater to get a puck past a goalie on the night, as Stankoven burst into the Florida zone off the wing midway through the second period and went top shelf over Sergei Bobrovsky's shoulder. Carolina's final two tallies were scored into an empty net in the third period, while Frederik Andersen dazzled with his fifth career playoff shutout. Stankoven has lit the lamp in back-to-back games, and through 14 postseason games for the 'Canes, he's produced five goals and eight points.

Brown (undisclosed) won't play against Dallas on Tuesday in Game 4, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.

Brown will miss at least one contest after sustaining an injury in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Stars in Game 3. He has contributed five goals, three assists, 21 shots on net, eight blocked shots and 12 hits through 14 appearances this postseason. Viktor Arvidsson or Jeff Skinner could replace Brown in Tuesday's lineup against Dallas. Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) could be an option, too, if he receives the green light to return, and head coach Kris Knoblauch goes with 11 forwards and seven defensemen.

Reinhart (lower body) will miss Game 4 versus Carolina on Monday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

Prior to missing Game 3, Reinhart was struggling offensively with just three points in his last six outings while also registering a mere two shots in his last four contests. Both Evan Rodrigues and Jesper Boqvist will continue to serve in top-six roles while Reinhart is unavailable. Reinhart would certainly benefit from some extra time off if his teammates can finalize the sweep over Carolina.

Brown suffered an undisclosed injury in Sunday's 6-1 win over Dallas in Game 3, and head coach Kris Knoblauch did not have an update on the winger's status after the contest.

Brown went minus-1 in 8:46 of ice time and left the game after being hit by Alex Petrovic in the middle frame. Knoblauch relayed that the Oilers will "have some information" on Brown's status Monday morning. The 31-year-old Brown should be considered day-to-day ahead of Game 4 on Tuesday in Edmonton.

Draisaitl logged a power-play assist and two hits in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Stars in Game 3.

Draisaitl has a goal and five assists over his last four contests, including one power-play helper in each game of the Western Conference Finals. The 29-year-old is up to 21 points (seven on the power play), 39 shots on net, 17 hits, 12 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating over 14 appearances this postseason. The Oilers are making use of his defensive skills on a more grinding line in this series, though his power-play role maintains his status as a threat on offense.

Nugent-Hopkins recorded three assists, four shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Stars in Game 3.

Nugent-Hopkins has racked up seven points in three games versus the Stars. He helped out on tallies by Evan Bouchard, Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman in this dominant victory. Nugent-Hopkins has compiled five goals, 11 assists, 31 shots on net, 16 hits, 12 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating over 14 playoff outings. He's moved around the lineup at times, but he looks to be finding stability and success back on the first line in the Western Conference Finals.