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Heiskanen (knee) won't play in Game 4 against Colorado on Saturday, per Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.

Heiskanen had five goals and 25 points across 50 regular-season outings with the Stars in 2024-25. He's missed 35 consecutive games between the regular season and playoffs. Heiskanen would likely be playing in a top-four capacity and on the first power-play unit if he were healthy.

Dillon (lower body) won't play in Game 4 versus the Hurricanes on Sunday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Dillon will miss his third consecutive game. He had two goals, 16 points, 67 PIM, 191 hits and 108 blocks across 82 regular-season outings in 2024-25. Simon Nemec and Jonas Siegenthaler will probably remain in the lineup for Game 4 due to the continued absences of Dillon and Luke Hughes (upper body).

Hughes (upper body) will not play Sunday in Game 4 against the Hurricanes, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

It'll be the third straight game Hughes has missed in the series. With Hughes and Brenden Dillon (lower body) ruled out and Johnny Kovacevic's (undisclosed) status still unclear, the Devils will probably lean on Brian Dumoulin, Brett Pesce, Dougie Hamilton and Jonas Siegenthaler in Game 4.

Roy logged an assist, four blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Canadiens in Game 3.

Roy continues to play in a top-four role as a shutdown defenseman. The 30-year-old has one assist, two shots on net, six hits, nine blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over three playoff contests. Roy is a good target for fantasy managers in need of a boost in the physical categories. He had 24 points, 114 hits, 113 blocked shots and a plus-18 rating over 69 regular-season appearances.

Sandin provided an assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Canadiens in Game 3.

Sandin earned his first point in three outings this postseason. He's added three shots on net, nine blocked shots and a minus-2 rating. The 25-year-old defenseman has a top-four role while seeing time on the second power-play unit. He won't be a leader on offense for the Capitals, but he's defensively steady and can chip in some secondary scoring.

Chychrun scored a goal on three shots, blocked five shots and added two PIM in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Canadiens in Game 3.

Chychrun's tally tied the game at 2-2 in the middle of the second period. The defenseman had been held off the scoresheet in the first two contests of this first-round series. He has added seven shots on net, five hits, 11 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating across three playoff games.

Savard logged an assist in Friday's 6-3 win over the Capitals in Game 3.

Savard ended a 12-game point drought with the helper. The 34-year-old announced April 18 that he intends to retire after this playoff run, Stu Cowan of The Montreal Gazette reports. Savard is filling a third-pairing role with limited minutes this postseason. He has one assist, three hits, four blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over three playoff contests.

Matheson recorded a power-play assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Friday's 6-3 win over the Capitals in Game 3.

Matheson picked up his first point of the playoffs on the Canadiens' last goal of the game. The defenseman has added seven shots on net, six hits and three blocked shots over three postseason contests. Matheson is still in a top-four role and on the second power-play unit, but his role in the playoffs will primarily be defensive.

Carrier scored a goal on two shots, added three hits and blocked three shots in Friday's 6-3 win over the Capitals in Game 3.

Carrier ended a 30-game goal drought with his tally Friday. The 28-year-old defenseman has two points, five shots on net, six hits and 11 blocked shots over three playoff outings. He continues to see time in a top-four role, and while he's more of a shutdown defenseman, he can help fantasy managers in need of non-scoring production.

Hamara was recalled from OHL Brantford on Saturday.

Hamara finished his junior hockey career with the Bulldogs as they dropped their best-of-seven series with Oshawa in six games. The defenseman had eight goals and 47 helpers over 58 regular-season games and then managed six assists in 11 postseason games.