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Nugent-Hopkins logged two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 2.

Nugent-Hopkins helped out on goals by Darnell Nurse and Evander Kane. During his six-game point streak, Nugent-Hopkins has three goals and five assists, which accounts for all of his offense this postseason. He's added 15 shots on net, seven blocked shots and a plus-3 rating across eight playoff outings as a consistent part of the Oilers' top six.

Draisaitl scored the game-winning goal and fired four shots on net in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 2.

Draisaitl converted on a pass from Connor McDavid to seal the win at 15:20 of overtime. Two of Draisaitl's five goals this postseason have been overtime game-winners. The 29-year-old superstar has added eight assists, 24 shots, 10 hits, five blocked shots and a plus-7 rating over eight playoff outings. The Oilers have mostly stuck with Draisaitl and McDavid on the same line, giving both talented forwards the opportunity to make a large impact.

McMichael scored a goal in a 3-1 win over Carolina on Thursday in Game 2.

It was a strange goal. Carolina's Sean Walker attempted a dump-in but hit his teammate Shayne Gostisbehere in the face. McMichael grabbed the loose puck and took off, skating in alone on Frederik Andersen and firing the puck right shelf to put the Capitals up 1-0. It was his fourth goal of the postseason; he has six points and 16 shots in seven games. McMichael took a big step forward during the regular season with 57 points, including 26 goals, in 82 games, and he has continued that effort into the postseason.

Jankowski (undisclosed) isn't in the lineup versus Washington for Game 2 on Thursday, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.

Jankowski was a game-time decision after exiting Tuesday's 2-1 overtime win over Washington. He has an assist in three playoff outings this year while averaging 11:21 of ice time. Jack Roslovic is expected to draw into the lineup due to Jankowski's absence.

Dorofeyev (undisclosed) won't play in Game 2 against Edmonton on Thursday, according to Jesse Granger of The Athletic.

It will be Dorofeyev's third consecutive game on the shelf. He had 35 goals and 52 points across 82 regular-season outings. Dorofeyev has also supplied a goal and an assist in five playoff appearances this year. Victor Olofsson is likely to remain in a middle-six role due to Dorofeyev's continued absence.

Karlstrom signed a four-year deal with Linkoping HC in Sweden on Thursday, Tony Androckitis of Inside AHL Hockey reports.

Karlstrom spent the 2024-25 campaign with AHL Bridgeport, recording nine goals and four assists over 30 appearances with the club. However, he'll return to the SHL next year after struggling to see much NHL action over the past few seasons. He played for Linkoping HC during the 2018-19 season, logging four goals and six assists over 45 appearances.

Domi produced an even-strength goal and a power-play assist Wednesday in the Maple Leafs' 4-3 win over the Panthers in Game 2 of their second-round series.

It's the first multi-point performance of the postseason for Domi, who's picked up two goals and four points in eight games. The power-play point was also his first since March 10, as he helped set up a Max Pacioretty tally late in the first period. Domi managed just eight goals and 33 points in 74 regular-season appearances, but he's providing solid secondary scoring for Toronto in the playoffs.

Luostarinen picked up two assists Wednesday in the Panthers' 4-3 loss to the Maple Leafs in Game 2 of their second-round series.

The 26-year-old has caught fire on the Panthers' third line alongside Anton Lundell and Brad Marchand -- Luostarinen set up tallies by each of them Wednesday, and all three have four-game point streaks going. Luostarinen has collected two goals and eight points during his heater, but Florida will need more scoring from its big guns if it's going to rebound from a 2-0 series deficit.

Lundell produced a goal and an assist Wednesday in the Panthers' 4-3 loss to the Maple Leafs in Game 2 of their second-round series.

The 23-year-old center got onto the scoresheet for the fourth straight game, setting up a Brad Marchand marker in the second period before briefly tying the game at 3-3 with his own tally early in the third. Lundell has three goals and eight points during his scoring streak, an impressive turnaround after he was held without a point in the Panthers' first three games this postseason.

Appleton produced an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Stars in Game 1.

Appleton's been living up to his name, racking up seven apples across eight playoff contests. The 29-year-old forward has added nine shots on net, 16 hits, four blocked shots, 12 PIM and a plus-4 rating this postseason. Appleton remains in a third-line role, but he's out of the power-play mix following the return of Mark Scheifele (upper body) for the second-round series opener.