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Buchnevich scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Mammoth.

Buchnevich closed out the season on a four-game point streak, including three straight contests with a goal. The 31-year-old was able to earn his sixth straight 20-goal campaign, but he ended up at 48 points over 81 appearances, falling short of the 50-point mark for the first time since the abbreviated 2020-21 season. He also had 142 shots on net, 40 blocked shot, 30 hits and a minus-10 rating.

Hildeby was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Friday.

Hildeby saw plenty of action at the NHL level this season, as Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz suffered a plethora of injuries in 2025-26. Hildeby was 5-7-4 with one shutout, a 2.85 GAA and a .912 save percentage across 20 regular-season appearances for the Maple Leafs. He could challenge for a role with Toronto next season if either Woll or Stolarz is moved elsewhere.

Villalta was summoned from AHL Tucson on Friday.

Villalta will be the third goaltender for the Mammoth during the playoffs, likely seeing practice time when Karel Vejmelka or Vitek Vanecek play the previous night. Villalta was 16-12-3 with a 3.10 GAA and an .895 save percentage across 33 AHL regular-season games in 2025-26.

But was recalled from AHL Tucson on Friday.

But was sent to the minors in late March, but he'll rejoin the NHL club to provide additional depth just before the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Across 29 appearances with the Mammoth during the regular season, he recorded three goals, four assists, 18 blocked shots, 16 hits and eight PIM while averaging 12:28 of ice time.

Pickard was called up from AHL Bakersfield on an emergency basis Friday.

Pickard had a tough go of things in the NHL this season, posting a 5-6-2 record with a 3.68 GAA and an .871 save percentage across 16 regular-season appearances. He was 4-3-1 with a 3.26 GAA and an .886 save percentage at the AHL level this season. There is no word on whether Connor Ingram or Tristan Jarry is injured at this time.

Chernyshov was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Friday, per Max Miller of NHL.com.

Chernyshov was a solid addition to San Jose this season. In a pair of stints with the big club, the 20-year-old rookie had nine goals and 19 points across 28 games, including four goals and an assist in his last five games. He seems to be entrenched on the top line alongside Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith, and Chernyshov should be a middle-round pick in fantasy pools next season.

Cagnoni was sent to AHL San Jose on Friday, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Cagnoni spent the final few days of the regular season with the Sharks, and he recorded no points, five hits, three blocked shots and two PIM while averaging 18:02 of ice time over three appearances with the NHL club. He'll head back to the Barracuda ahead of their two-game series to close out their regular season, and he should also be available for the AHL squad during the Calder Cup Playoffs.

Dvorak (undisclosed) returned to practice Friday, Jackie Spiegel of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Dvorak sat out the final game of the regular season Tuesday. The 30-year-old had his best season in his 10-year NHL career, picking up 51 points in 80 contests in 2025-26. He is slated to center the second line between Travis Konecny and Porter Martone when the Flyers take on the Penguins in Game 1 on Saturday.

Tippett (rest) participated in Friday's practice session, Jackie Spiegel of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Tippett got the night off in Tuesday's regular-season finale against the Canadiens due to rest purposes, but he should be available for Saturday's Game 1 against Pittsburgh. Across 81 regular-season appearances this year, he recorded 28 goals, 23 assists, 166 hits, 50 blocked shots and 32 PIM while averaging 16:51 of ice time.

McDonagh (rest) was at practice Friday and will suit up for Game 1 versus Montreal on Sunday, according to Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.

McDonagh saw action in only 48 regular-season games, tallying six times while adding 15 assists. He missed 33 games in the middle of the season with an undisclosed injury. He is expected to line up alongside Erik Cernak on the second defensive pairing.