NHL Player News

Andersen will start in goal on the road versus the Capitals in Game 5 on Thursday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Andersen is 3-1 with a 1.24 GAA and a .934 save percentage over the first four games of the second round. He went 1-1 with three goals allowed on 34 shots over two games in DC to begin the series. Andersen has been arguably the best goalie this postseason, and a win Thursday will send the Hurricanes to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Lindgren (personal) will serve as the backup goaltender at home for Game 5 against Carolina on Thursday, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Lindgren has made one appearance in the 2025 playoffs, stopping four of five shots en route to a 6-3 loss to Montreal on April 25. Logan Thompson is expected to serve as the starting netminder versus the Hurricanes.

Hellebuyck will defend the home crease versus Dallas on Thursday in Game 5, according to Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press.

Hellebuyck has been stellar at home during the postseason, going 5-1 with a sparkling 1.99 GAA and a .902 save percentage. This is in stark contrast to his road record during the playoffs, as he has lost all five starts, allowing 24 goals on 116 shots (.793 save percentage). The Stars are averaging 2.91 goals per game in the playoffs, ninth in the NHL.

Lindgren is dealing with a personal matter which could sideline him for Game 5 against the Hurricanes on Thursday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

With Lindgren in doubt, the Caps promoted Clay Stevenson from AHL Hershey to potentially serve as the backup to Logan Thompson in Game 5. The 31-year-old Lindgren was on the ice for the morning skate and could still dress in Thursday's game. Regardless of who backs up, Thompson will get the starting nod, making fantasy value for the others minimal.

Stolarz (upper body) is unlikely to travel to Florida for Game 6 on Friday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

Head coach Craig Berube said Thursday that he doubts Stolarz will make the trip. That would put Joseph Woll in line to start his fourth straight game for the Leafs, who trail the Panthers 3-2 in the best-of-seven series. Stolarz has been skating but is unlikely to return to action unless Toronto manages to play in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Stevenson was recalled from AHL Hershey on Thursday.

Stevenson's elevation to the NHL roster could be an indication that Logan Thompson or Charlie Lindgren is in danger of missing out against the Hurricanes in Game 5 on Thursday. The Bears aren't in action until Friday's clash with Charlotte, so there is still time for Stevenson to head back down if he's not needed by the Caps.

Murray turned aside six of seven shots Wednesday after replacing Joseph Woll early in the third period of the Maple Leafs' 6-1 loss to the Panthers in Game 5 of their second-round series.

The lopsided result should be laid firmly at the feet of Toronto's defensive effort, as neither goalie had much chance at any of the pucks that got past them. Anthony Stolarz (upper body) hasn't played since Game 1, and if he's not ready to return in Game 6 on Friday, it's at least possible the desperate Leafs turn to Murray between the pipes as they attempt to avoid elimination.

Woll stopped 20 of 25 shots Wednesday before being replaced by Matt Murray early in the third period of the Maple Leafs' 6-1 loss to the Panthers in Game 5 of their second-round series.

Woll made some big saves early before the game slipped away from Toronto, but by the time he got the hook his frustration with the lack of defensive help he was getting was evident. Since taking over the crease from Anthony Stolarz (upper body) in Game 1 of the series, Woll has a 4.02 GAA and .877 save percentage, and the Leafs are staring down the barrel of elimination in Game 6 on Friday.

Bobrovsky made 31 saves Wednesday in the Panthers' 6-1 rout of the Maple Leafs in Game 5 of their second-round series.

Nicholas Robertson spoiled Bobrovsky's shutout bid with just over a minute left in the third period, but that didn't take away from another impressive performance by the veteran netminder. Bobrovsky has won three straight starts to put the Panthers on the brink of advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals, posting a 1.54 GAA and .942 save percentage during the hot streak. He'll look to finish the job in Game 6 back in south Florida on Friday.

Skinner posted a 24-save shutout in Wednesday's 1-0 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 5.

Skinner has stepped up in the biggest way possible while Calvin Pickard (undisclosed) has missed the last two games. Skinner shut out the Golden Knights in Games 4 and 5, finishing off the series win to send the Oilers back to the Western Conference Finals. At this point, it's tough to tell which goalie will get the starts once Pickard is healthy, as Skinner's recent play has put him back on track after a horrendous start to the postseason cost him the starting job. The Oilers will have at least a little time to rest up before the next round, as they're the first to advance.