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  • Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen: Posts shutout in Game 3

    Andersen turned aside all 21 shots he saw during Saturday's 4-0 Game 3 win over the Capitals.

    Andersen missed the end of the Hurricanes' first-round series against New Jersey due to an injury, but he's been back in net over the first three games of the second round. He hasn't been tested much, as the 21 shots on goal by the Capitals in Game 3 marked their highest total of the series. However, he's posted a 0.99 GAA and .945 save percentage to help give Carolina a 2-1 advantage in the series.

  • Capitals' Logan Thompson: Concedes four goals

    Thompson gave up four goals on 28 shots in Saturday's 4-0 loss to Carolina in Game 3.

    Thompson didn't get any offensive support in this one, so it really didn't matter how many goals he gave up -- though it was his second-worst performance of the postseason. Despite the loss, Thompson should be a lock to keep his starting role ahead of Game 4 versus the Hurricanes on the road Monday, with Charlie Lindgren firmly cemented in the No. 2 role.

  • Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Evens series with shutout

    Bobrovsky posted a 23-save shutout in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Maple Leafs in Game 4.

    Bobrovsky had given up at least four goals in each of the first three games of the series, but he gained a little momentum with an overtime win in Game 3. That carried over for Game 4, as Bobrovsky posted his second shutout in nine appearances this postseason. This was the fifth shutout of his playoff career. With the series now tied at 2-2 and the Panthers carrying momentum, Bobrovsky will look to keep the good times rolling in Toronto on Wednesday for Game 5.

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    Maple Leafs' Joseph Woll: Strong effort not enough in loss

    Woll stopped 35 of 37 shots in Sunday's 2-0 loss to the Panthers in Game 4.

    Woll was excellent between the pipes, but the Maple Leafs' offense fell flat. The 26-year-old had his best outing of the postseason Sunday, but he's still given up 13 goals on 121 shots over four appearances since Anthony Stolarz (upper body) was injured. As of Saturday, Stolarz was not yet skating, but there's two full days off between Games 4 and 5, which gives him some time to get back up to speed. If Stolarz isn't ready, Woll would take the net in that pivotal contest Wednesday.

  • Jets' Connor Hellebuyck: Stumbles again on road in Game 3

    Hellebuyck surrendered five goals on 26 shots in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Stars in Game 3.

    Hellebuyck allowed four goals at even strength and one on the power play in this defeat. Dating back to the 2023 postseason, Hellebuyck has conceded at least four goals in eight consecutive road playoff outings. The two-time Vezina Trophy winner will need to buck that trend in Game 4 on Tuesday to avoid a 3-1 series deficit before the Jets return home for Game 5 on Thursday. Hellebuyck owns a 5-5 record with an .848 save percentage and a 3.51 GAA over 10 postseason contests.

  • Stars' Jake Oettinger: Victorious on home ice Sunday

    Oettinger turned aside 23 of 25 shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Jets in Game 3.

    With the win, Oettinger improved to 4-1 at home this postseason. The 26-year-old netminder conceded a goal in each of the first two periods Sunday, but Dallas scored three times in the final frame to take a 2-1 series lead ahead of Game 4 on Tuesday. Oettinger sports a 6-4 record, .911 save percentage and 2.71 GAA over 10 playoff outings. The Minnesota native is currently tied with Edmonton's Calvin Pickard for the most wins among goaltenders in the 2024-25 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

  • Stars' Jake Oettinger: Starting Game 3

    Oettinger will patrol the home crease against Winnipeg in Game 3 on Sunday, per Mike Heika of the Stars' official site.

    Oettinger made 21 saves on 24 shots in Friday's 4-0 loss to the Jets, with the fourth goal being an empty-netter. He has earned a 5-4 record with a 2.78 GAA and a .910 save percentage through nine appearances this postseason. Winnipeg has registered 3.00 goals per game in the 2025 playoffs.

  • Jets' Connor Hellebuyck: In goal for Game 3

    Hellebuyck will guard the road goal against Dallas on Sunday in Game 3, John Lu of TSN reports.

    Hellebuyck earned a 21-save shutout in Friday's 4-0 victory over the Stars in Game 2. He has a 5-4 record with one shutout, a 3.32 GAA and an .854 save percentage through nine appearances this postseason. Dallas has posted 2.67 goals per game during the 2025 playoffs.

  • Oilers' Stuart Skinner: Starting Game 4

    Skinner will protect the home net against Vegas on Monday in Game 4, Derek Van Diest of NHL.com reports.

    Skinner is coming off a 20-save effort in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 3. He has posted a record of 0-3 with a 5.36 GAA and an .817 save percentage while allowing 15 goals on 82 shots in 168:02 of playing time this postseason. Calvin Pickard (undisclosed) will miss his second straight outing and remains day-to-day.

  • Oilers' Calvin Pickard: Unavailable for Game 4

    Pickard (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup for Monday's home matchup versus Vegas in Game 4, per Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic.

    Pickard will miss his second straight contest after being hurt in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 2. He has earned a 6-0 record with a 2.84 GAA and an .888 save percentage through seven appearances this postseason. Stuart Skinner, who made 20 saves in a 4-3 loss to Vegas on Saturday in Game 3, is expected to start Monday because of Pickard's absence.

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