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Hill stopped 31 of 32 shots in Wednesday's 1-0 overtime loss to the Oilers in Game 5.

Hill did everything he could to keep the Golden Knights' season alive, but his best performance of the playoffs still wasn't enough. The 29-year-old allowed 16 goals over five games against the Oilers in the second-round loss. Hill's status as the Golden Knights' top goalie isn't in question moving forward -- he signed a six-year extension with the team in March, so he'll continue to see substantial playing time for a contender heading into 2025-26.

Bobrovsky will protect the road goal versus the Maple Leafs in Game 5 on Wednesday, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports.

Bobrovsky leveled the series with a shutout win in Game 4, making 23 saves. The 36-year-old has a 2.62 GAA and an .888 save percentage over nine playoff outings, though those marks are slightly worse on the road (2.85 GAA, .883 save percentage over five games). Still, the Panthers have momentum after finding success on home ice and will look to keep it up in Toronto in this pivotal contest.

Woll will protect the home goal in Game 5 versus the Panthers on Wednesday, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports.

Woll has had a decent second round, going 2-2 with 13 goals allowed on 121 shots (.893 save percentage). The 26-year-old continues to handle a starting role in the absence of Anthony Stolarz (upper body). Woll will look to get back on track after dropping two straight road games in Florida.

Hill is set to start at home against Edmonton for Game 5 on Wednesday, per Jesse Granger of The Athletic.

Hill will look for a better result after allowing at least three goals in each of his first four games against Edmonton in the second-round series. Vegas is down 3-1, so the Golden Knights need a win to force Game 6 in Edmonton on Friday. The Oilers' offense has been dominant in the 2025 playoffs -- they're averaging a league-leading 4.20 goals per game.

Pickard (undisclosed) isn't expected to play in Game 5 against Vegas on Wednesday, according to Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

Pickard wasn't on the ice for Edmonton's morning skate. He's set to miss his third straight game. The 33-year-old netminder is 6-0 with a 2.84 GAA and an .888 save percentage across seven playoff appearances this year. Stuart Skinner is slated to start Wednesday, while Olivier Rodrigue will serve as the backup.

Skinner is expected to start on the road against Vegas in Game 5 on Wednesday, per Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

Skinner has struggled in the 2025 playoffs with a 3.95 GAA and an .857 save percentage across four outings. However, he's coming off a 23-save shutout, so perhaps he's turned a corner. Calvin Pickard (undisclosed) is expected to remain out Wednesday, so Olivier Rodrigue is set to serve as the understudy. Vegas ranks 10th in goals per game with 2.80 in the postseason.

Head coach Spencer Carbery said Wednesday that Thompson is slated to start Thursday's Game 5 at home against the Hurricanes, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Thompson hasn't been particularly sharp over the last two games, posting a 4.03 GAA and .877 save percentage en route to back-to-back losses. The Capitals are now facing a 3-1 deficit in the series, but the team appears set to lean upon the 28-year-old once again Thursday. Thompson was much more effective over his first seven appearances in the playoffs, going 5-2-0 with a 2.01 GAA and .931 save percentage, so he'll attempt to bounce back in Thursday's Game 5.

Hellebuyck stopped 21 of 24 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Stars in Game 4.

Hellebuyck has lost nine straight road playoff games, including five this postseason. He doesn't have any more margin for error -- this game put the Jets down 3-1 in the series, which shifts back to Winnipeg for Thursday's Game 5. Aside from a Game 2 shutout, Hellebuyck has been middling versus the Stars, allowing 11 goals across the three losses. Still, the Jets are poised to roll with him to the end, even as they face an uphill battle.

Oettinger stopped 31 of 32 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Jets in Game 4.

Oettinger turned in another good effort and got plenty of help from Mikael Granlund, who had a had trick to lead the Stars' offense. Over four games in the second round, Oettinger has been sharp with just eight goals allowed on 113 shots, good for a .929 save percentage. The 26-year-old will likely get the chance to close out the series in Winnipeg on Thursday in Game 5.

Hellebuyck is expected to defend the road net against Dallas on Tuesday in Game 4, per John Lu of TSN.

Hellebuyck allowed five goals on 26 shots in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Stars in Game 3. He has lost four straight road outings this postseason while surrendering 21 goals on 92 shots. Hellebuyck has a 5-5 record with one shutout, a 3.51 GAA and an .848 save percentage during the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.