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Miller reportedly had surgery to repair an upper-body injury but will be ready for the start of the 2025-26 campaign, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports Friday.

As a restricted free agent, Miller will need a new contract this year before he can return to the lineup -- in addition to recovering from his upper-body injury. Based on the report, it sounds like Miller may not be 100 percent during training camp but should be available for Opening Night of the 2025-26 campaign.

Hanifin notched an assist, four shots on goal, two hits, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Oilers in Game 2.

Hanifin ended a four-game slump with the helper on Alex Pietrangelo's game-tying tally in the third period. Over eight playoff outings, Hanifin has a goal, three assists, 21 shots on net, 16 blocked shots, 13 hits and a minus-2 rating. He's playing in a top-four role and should continue to see heavy defensive minutes throughout the second round as he tries to neutralize the Oilers' offense.

Pietrangelo scored a goal on two shots, added an assist, blocked two shots and went minus-2 in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Oilers in Game 2.

Pietrangelo's third-period tally forced overtime, but the Golden Knights weren't able to complete the comeback. He missed the opening game of the second round due to an illness, but he's apparently fine now after logging 25:38 of ice time Thursday. The defenseman has five points, 11 shots on net, six hits, 17 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over seven playoff outings.

Klingberg provided an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and three blocked shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 2.

Klingberg has handled top-four minutes this postseason, and he's doing alright with them. The veteran defenseman has three assists, 13 shots on net, eight hits, 15 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through seven playoff contests. Klingberg probably won't be a leader in any area defensively, but he's doing enough to stay in the lineup.

Walman scored a goal, went plus-2 and blocked five shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 2.

Walman tied the game at 1-1 in the second period. This was the defenseman's second point in eight playoff outings. While he hasn't been a big scorer, he's been sound in his own zone, posting a plus-11 rating and 23 blocked shots. Walman's defensive usage has helped cover the absence of Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed), who won't play in the second round.

Nurse scored a goal on five shots and blocked three shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 2.

Nurse stretched the Oilers' lead to 3-1 late in the second period. The defenseman has been a little quiet on offense this postseason, earning two goals and an assist over eight appearances. He's added 20 hits, 22 blocked shots, 22 shots on net, four PIM and an even plus-minus rating. Nurse continues to see steady top-four minutes and will bring plenty of physicality in that significant role.

McNabb sustained an apparent upper body injury after crashing into the boards in overtime of Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Oilers in Game 2, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

McNabb appeared to be favoring his shoulder after he was tripped, which sent him into an awkward fall. He didn't have time to get back in the game -- there was no penalty on the play, and the Oilers scored shortly after McNabb left the contest. His status for Saturday's Game 3 is up in the air, though it will be telling if he's unable to accompany his teammates to Edmonton.

Gostisbehere scored a power-play goal in Thursday's 3-1 loss to Washington in Game 2.

Gostisbehere scored on a one-timer from the right circle after the puck slid to him following a block by John Carlson. The defender has two goals, three assists and 14 shots in seven games this postseason. Ghost has really stepped up in the playoffs this year -- he had eight points, including two goals, in 32 games in four other postseasons combined.

Carlson scored a power-play goal in a 3-1 win over the Hurricanes on Thursday in Game 2.

His goal stood as the winner. Carlson beat Frederik Andersen with a one-timer from the left circle off a cross-slot pass from Tom Wilson at 1:54 of the third frame. It was his first goal of the 2024-25 playoffs. Carlson is riding a three-game, three-point scoring streak (one goal, two assists) with 10 shots and a plus-8 rating.

Pietrangelo (illness) is good to draw back into the lineup against Edmonton for Game 2 on Thursday, according to Jesse Granger of The Athletic.

Pietrangelo missed Tuesday's 4-2 loss to Edmonton because of the illness. He has a goal and three points across six playoff appearances this year. Kaedan Korczak is expected to be a healthy scratch due to Pietrangelo's return.