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Bolduc notched two assists Friday during the Canadiens' 3-2 overtime win over the Lightning in Game 3 of their first-round series.

Bolduc picked up his first points of the playoffs by helping set up Alexandre Texier's first-period tally and Lane Hutson's game-winner in overtime. Montreal's third line of Bolduc, Texier and Kirby Dach combined for two goals and six points in Friday's win. Bolduc has gotten onto the scoresheet only three times in his last 20 games, so Friday's performance may not spark an offensive surge.

Dach produced a goal and an assist Friday during the Canadiens' 3-2 overtime win over the Lightning in Game 3 of their first-round series.

After having a hand in an Alexandre Texier tally in the first period, Dach tied the game at 2-2 midway through the second. Montreal's third line did the heavy lifting in this one, with the unit of Dach, Texier and Zachary Bolduc combining for two goals and six points. Dach's points were his first of the series, and he's unlikely to emerge as a big offensive threat after managing eight goals and 15 points over 37 games during an injury-plagued regular season.

Draisaitl recorded two assists, including one on the power play, and added two hits in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Ducks in Game 3.

Draisaitl has opened the postseason with three straight multi-point efforts after missing the last 14 games of the regular season due to a lower-body injury. He's added six shots on net, three hits and a minus-1 rating. Draisaitl's doing his part against the Ducks and can continue to carry the team offensively, but the Oilers will need better defensive work across the board to avoid an opening-round upset. The Ducks lead the series 2-1.

Nugent-Hopkins scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Ducks in Game 3.

Nugent-Hopkins put the Oilers ahead with a tally at 5:39 of the second period, though the lead lasted just under seven minutes. The 33-year-old was on the top line Friday after spending some time away from Connor McDavid at even strength to begin this series. Nugent-Hopkins has two points, three shots, three hits and two blocked shots over the first three games of the postseason. In his playoff career prior to this year, he earned 81 points across 96 outings over seven different postseason runs.

McDavid scored a power-play goal on three shots, dished an assist, added two PIM, logged three hits and went minus-4 in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Ducks in Game 3.

McDavid got skunked on home ice in the first two games of the series. Even though that changed in Anaheim on Friday, the Ducks still got the better of the Oilers for a second straight game. McDavid is coming off a superb regular season of 48 goals, 90 assists, 306 shots on net and a plus-17 rating over 82 appearances. He's no stranger to the postseason, having accumulated 152 points over 99 contests. That includes leading the Stanley Cup Playoffs in points in three of the last four years. If he wants to have a chance at that feat again in 2026, he'll need to pick up the pace to help the Oilers get past the Ducks.

Washe notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Friday's 7-4 win over the Oilers in Game 3.

The helper ended a 14-game point drought for Washe. He's seen steady usage on the fourth line during that span, offering a bit of skill at the faceoff dot, as he's won 56 percent of his draws this postseason. The helper was his first career playoff point, and he's added three shots on net, five hits and four blocked shots over three games against the Oilers in the first round.

McTavish scored a goal on five shots and added two hits in Friday's 7-4 win over the Oilers in Game 3.

McTavish evened the score at 1-1 in the first period, answering Vasily Podkolzin's opening goal. McTavish picked up his first career playoff goal and point. The 23-year-old has filled a bottom-six role to begin the postseason, racking up eight shots on net, nine hits and a blocked shot in three games. He had 41 points, 146 shots on net, 95 hits and 42 PIM over 75 regular-season appearances. However, he has been unable to see much more than third-line usage lately.

Carlsson scored a goal on four shots and added a power-play assist in Friday's 7-4 win over the Oilers in Game 3.

Carlsson earned his second multi-point effort over three games this postseason. He's added 18 shots on net and a plus-2 rating. The 21-year-old center is logging top-line minutes and a power-play role, so he's in a good position to continue chipping in offense, especially since this first-round series has been lacking in defense on both sides.

Granlund scored a power-play goal on two shots, dished three assists, added four hits and went plus-3 in Friday's 7-4 win over the Oilers in Game 3.

Granlund had gone 12 games without a goal since his March 26 hat trick versus the Flames. He's earned five points, eight hits, three shots on net and a plus-1 rating over three contests in the first round. The 34-year-old is no stranger to playoff hockey -- prior to this year, he had played in 10 previous postseasons, earning 42 points over 77 games.

Dowd scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Mammoth in Game 3.

Dowd has managed two goals on four shots while adding six hits and a plus-1 rating over three playoff outings. His goal brought the Golden Knights within two with 3:08 left in the third period, but that wasn't enough time to work with. Dowd remains locked in on the fourth line, and if any lineup changes are coming, he would be more likely to gain ice time than he would be to get scratched.