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Gustav Forsling - Snags helper in Game 1Forsling registered an assist in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Lightning.

ImpactForsling is currently stuck in a 17-game goal drought but has chipped in eight helpers over that stretch, including three in his last four appearances. While the blueliner was dropped from the power play in favor of Aaron Ekblad, he should still be in the mix for regular minutes and should provide decent offensive upside.

APRIL 22, 2024•ROTOWIRE

Lightning add another defenseman before Game 2 vs. PanthersTampa Bay recalls right-shot defenseman Max Crozier from AHL Syracuse.

APRIL 22, 2024•TAMPABAY.COM

Panthers, Rangers, Jets and Canucks back home for Game 2s, all seeking 2-0 NHL playoff series leads

A slew of big NHL names will be heading back onto NHL playoff ice on Tuesday night with 1-0 series leads

APRIL 22, 2024•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Maxwell Crozier - Elevated from minorsCrozier was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Monday.

ImpactCrozier's promotion could be an indication that there is an injury somewhere on the Bolts' blue line following Sunday's Game 1 clash with the Panthers. For his part, the Calgary native logged 13 games at the NHL level this season in which he registered two assists, 13 shots and 16 hits while averaging 12:56 of ice time. Even if there is a spot open in the lineup ahead of Game 2 on Tuesday, it would likely be Calvin de Haan who suits up instead of Crozier.

APRIL 22, 2024•ROTOWIRE

Florida takes 1-0 series lead into game 2 against Tampa Bay

The Florida Panthers host the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series

APRIL 22, 2024•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steven Stamkos - Puts up two pointsStamkos picked up a goal and one assist in a 3-2 loss to Florida on Sunday.

ImpactStamkos provided a secondary assist late in the first period to tie the game up for the Lightning. He would add a power-play goal with 10 seconds left in the game to pull his team within one, but it would be too late for a comeback. The 34-year-old winger also added three hits, three shots on net and two PIM in 15:52 of ice time. It was Stamkos' 28th multi-point playoff game, second in Lightning history only behind teammate Nikita Kucherov. The Lightning return to the ice on Tuesday for Game 2 in Florida.

APRIL 22, 2024•ROTOWIRE

Aleksander Barkov - Two helpers in winBarkov notched two assists during Sunday's 3-2 win over Tampa Bay.

ImpactBarkov provided two assists on the first two goals of the game, including one on the power play in the third period for the go-ahead goal to break the 1-1 tie. He also added four hits and two shots on net in 21:46 of ice time. This was his second multi-point game in a row and his fourth game in a row with at least one point. The Panthers play at home again for Game 2 on Tuesday.

APRIL 22, 2024•ROTOWIRE