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Perfetti logged an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Ducks.

Perfetti has two helpers over his last three games, but he has no goals in his last six outings. The 23-year-old's slight dip on offense is nothing to be worried about -- his production as a second-line winger has been fairly steady throughout the season aside from some rough patches in December and January. He finished the regular season at 18 goals, 50 points, 143 shots on net, 71 hits, 45 blocked shots and a plus-14 rating over 82 appearances.

Scheifele scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Ducks.

Scheifele ended the campaign on a high note, sealing the Jets' franchise-best season at a record of 56-22-4 (116 points). The center was excellent himself late in the regular season, earning four goals and eight assists over his last 13 outings. He produced a total of 39 goals, 87 points, 181 shots on net, 73 hits, 60 blocked shots, 61 PIM and a plus-12 rating across all 82 games. Scheifele will turn his attention to the postseason now, where he'll look to keep being a leader on offense in the first round versus the Blues.

Kotkaniemi notched an assist and three hits in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Canadiens.

Kotkaniemi missed four games due to an undisclosed injury. With the Hurricanes resting many of their top players, including their whole top line, Kotkaniemi received 17:16 of ice time Wednesday, his third-highest total of the season. That should remove any doubts about his health heading into the postseason, though it wouldn't be surprising for him to rest Thursday versus the Senators just to be safe. Overall, the Finn has 32 points, 109 shots on net, 66 hits, 50 PIM and a plus-9 rating over 77 contests.

Jost scored a goal in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Canadiens.

Jost made it a one-goal game late in the third period, but the Canadiens were able to fend off the Hurricanes at the end. The 27-year-old Jost has six points over his last 14 contests, which is solid for a bottom-six forward. He's at eight points, 40 shots on net, 56 hits, 31 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 38 outings overall.

Evans scored an empty-net goal in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Hurricanes.

Evans ended a 21-game goal drought with the empty-netter. In that span, he had seven assists, 20 shots on net, 32 hits and 21 blocked shots. The 28-year-old defensive forward will likely continue in a bottom-six role in the Canadiens' first-round series versus the Capitals. Evans ended the regular season with a career-best year of 13 goals, 23 assists, 80 shots on net, 124 hits, 60 blocks and a plus-1 rating over 82 appearances. Six of his 36 points came shorthanded.

Reinhart (rest) will be in the lineup for Game 1 in Tampa Bay, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Game 1 will take place Tuesday. Reinhart sat out three of the Panthers' final six regular-season games and should be fresh for the start of the postseason. Reinhart ended the regular season with 39 goals, 42 assists, 103 hits and 213 shots on goal over 79 contests.

Head coach Paul Maurice said Thursday that Lundell (rest) will be available for Game 1 of the Panthers' first-round series in the playoffs, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Lundell rested during the Panthers' final two games of the regular season, and it isn't very surprising that he'll be able to suit up for the start of the playoffs. Over 79 appearances this year, Lundell recorded 17 goals, 28 assists, 110 hits and 54 blocked shots while averaging 16:43 of ice time.

Barkov (rest) will return to the lineup versus Tampa Bay for Game 1 of the playoffs, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Barkov sat out the last two games of the regular season as the Panthers locked into third place in the Atlantic Division. He ends the season with 20 goals and 51 assists over 67 games. Barkov will center the top line and see time on the top power play during the playoffs.

Hayden was loaned to AHL Coachella Valley on Thursday.

Hayden passed through waivers Saturday after he was placed there Friday. The 30-year-old ends the NHL season with one goal, one assist and 31 PIM over 20 games.

Kampf (upper body) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Red Wings, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports.

The 30-year-old will be unavailable for a seventh consecutive game to close out the regular season, but head coach Craig Berube said Thursday that he's "very confident" that Kampf will be available for Game 1 of the Maple Leafs' first-round series in the playoffs. Over 59 appearances this year, Kampf recorded five goals, eight assists, 50 hits, 26 blocked shots and 14 PIM while averaging 12:24 of ice time.