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Lankinen stopped 31 of 34 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kings.

Lankinen couldn't protect a pair of one-goal leads during regulation, but he did his part to keep the game from getting out of hand. This was his third straight win, though he has allowed 12 goals on 96 shots in that span. For the season, the 30-year-old goalie is up to 11-26-5 with a 3.65 GAA and an .877 save percentage over 46 appearances. The Canucks' last game is Thursday versus the Oilers, and it's not yet clear if Lankinen will be between the pipes for that one.

Hayes produced two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Blues.

Hayes has a goal and two assists over his last three outings since he returned to the lineup as a fill-in while the Penguins rest players ahead of the playoffs. That may not be enough to get him a spot in the postseason lineup, but he's a veteran who will be ready to step in at a moment's notice. Hayes has eight points, 45 shots on net, 32 hits and a minus-1 rating through 28 appearances this season.

Soderblom scored a goal and added two PIM in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Blues.

Soderblom has looked good lately with four goals and four assists over his last 10 outings. He's done much of that from a bottom-six role, though he's seen a slight uptick in ice time while the Penguins rest their key players. Soderblom looks to be at least a fourth-line lock to start the playoffs. Between Pittsburgh and Detroit this season, he has seven goals, 13 points, 69 shots on net, 99 hits and a minus-1 rating over 59 appearances.

McGroarty scored a goal in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Blues.

McGroarty's tally was his first since Dec. 23 at the NHL level. The 22-year-old rookie has six points, 37 shots on net, 26 hits and a minus-3 rating over 24 NHL appearances this season. He will probably not be a major factor in the Penguins' playoff run this year, but he should be in the mix to make the team out of training camp to start 2026-27.

Mantha scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist and added two PIM in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Blues.

Mantha was reportedly dealing with a lower-body injury over the weekend, but that was likely a minor issue announced to give a reason for him to rest. The winger certainly hasn't looked like he's playing hurt lately, with seven goals and four assists over his last nine outings. He's had a remarkable comeback campaign, finishing the regular season with career highs in goals (33), assists (31) and points (64) while tying his high mark in power-play points (13). Mantha played the year on a one-year contract, but the 31-year-old has likely earned himself a substantial raise on his next deal.

Hayes scored twice on three shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Blues.

Hayes has filled a part-time role in April, playing in three of the last five games. The 23-year-old forward had a good showing with his second multi-goal game in the NHL. However, he has just five goals with 25 shots on net, 23 hits and 12 PIM over 16 appearances at the NHL level this season. It's unclear if he'll be in the lineup often in the playoffs -- if not, he could be reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to get steadier playing time.

Silovs stopped seven of nine shots in relief of Stuart Skinner in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Blues.

Silovs played the third period in what was likely an effort to keep both goalies from sitting around too long ahead of the playoffs. The 25-year-old ended up with the loss after this relief appearance, as he entered when the game was tied at 4-4. Silovs is down to 19-12-8 with a 3.07 GAA and an .887 save percentage over 39 appearances this season. The Penguins' goaltending hasn't exactly been a strength, so it's fair to assume both netminders will get some playing time during the playoffs, but Skinner has the experience of making back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals on his resume.

Skinner stopped 17 of 21 shots in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Blues.

Skinner played two periods and didn't do well. The decision to pull him for Arturs Silovs may have been partially performance-based, but the Penguins also have split the crease a fair amount this season, so keeping both goalies fresh for the playoffs could be a factor. Since Skinner left when the game was tied, he didn't end up with a result. He'll finish the regular season at 23-17-9 with a 2.92 GAA and an .888 save percentage over 50 games between the Penguins and the Oilers. The Penguins haven't announced their starter for Game 1 versus the Flyers yet.

Neighbours notched two assists and two hits in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Penguins.

Neighbours has four points over his last three games. His pair of helpers Tuesday came during the Blues' second-period rally, which helped them wipe out a 4-1 deficit. Neighbours is up to 36 points, 84 shots on net, 149 hits, 43 PIM and a minus-5 rating across 68 appearances this season.

Thomas notched two assists and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Penguins.

Thomas has four helpers over his last four games and a total of six goals and nine assists across his last 10 outings. The 26-year-old had a hand in goals by Jimmy Snuggerud and Dylan Holloway in this contest. Thomas has done fairly well this season despite being limited by a few injuries throughout the campaign. He reached the 60-point mark Tuesday, a level he's achieved in five straight campaigns. He has 22 goals, 38 assists, 99 shots on net, 38 blocked shots and a plus-20 rating over 63 appearances.