McDavid and Oilers going back to Stanley Cup Final after 6-3 win over Stars in Game 5
Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are going to their second Stanley Cup Final in a rowMAY 29
ESA LINDELL
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West final in NHL playoffs even going into Game 3 after contrasting results for Oilers and Stars
Edmonton forward Zach Hyman feels like the Oilers probably played better in the opener of the Western Conference final than in the second game that they wonMAY 24
HIGHLIGHTS | Skinner Save | Edmonton Oilers Stuart Skinner swipes his stick across the crease to deny Esa Lindell's shot during the third period of Game 2 between the Oilers and Stars.
MAY 24 • NHL.COM
Stars get some secondary scoring and power-play goals, now seek 2-0 series lead over Oilers
It's really not as bad as it sounds for the Dallas Stars that Mikko Rantanen has gone four playoff games in a row without scoring a goalMAY 22
Finns Up! NHL playoffs include 13 players from Finland on the 4 teams in conference finals
Finland is well-represented in these NHL playoffs with 13 players on the rosters of the four teams in the conference finalsMAY 22
Deposits empty-netter Lindell scored an empty-net goal, added three hits and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Oilers in Game 1.
Impact Lindell didn't find the scoresheet in the second round, going minus-1 with eight shots on net and 19 blocked shots over six games versus the Jets. He put a bow on the Stars' comeback effort to open the Western Conference Finals with a win. The 30-year-old defenseman has two points, 16 shots, 36 blocks, 12 hits and a plus-2 rating over 14 playoff outings while filling a shutdown role in the Stars' top four.
MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Stars score 3 PP goals in 5 1/2 minutes early in 3rd, rally to beat Oilers 6-3 in Game 1
Miro Heiskanen, Mikael Granlund and Matt Duchene scored power-play goals in a 5:26 span early in the third period and the Dallas Stars opened their Western Conference final rematch...MAY 22
Rantanen vs. Draisaitl and McDavid is one of the matchups to watch in the NHL's conference finals
Leon Draisaitl is the betting favorite to win the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP going into the conference finals round of the NHL playoffs, with the Edmonton Oilers eight wins...MAY 19
Jets beat the Stars 4-0 to force Game 6 in the Western Conference semifinal series
Connor Hellebuyck made 22 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Dallas Stars 4-0 on Thursday night to force a sixth game in the Western Conference semifinal seriesMAY 16
Chips in with helper in Game 7 Lindell logged an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Avalanche in Game 7.
Impact Lindell picked up his first point of the series in the final seconds of this contest, helping out on a Mikko Rantanen empty-netter. In addition to his one assist, Lindell provided seven shots on net, six hits, 17 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating. The 30-year-old will continue to focus on his own zone, and his opportunities on offense are likely to shrink once Miro Heiskanen (knee) is cleared to play.
MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Seguin scores in OT as Stars withstand late double-minor penalty to beat Avalanche 2-1
Tyler Seguin scored at 5:31 of overtime after Dallas killed a late double-minor penalty, and the Stars beat Colorado 2-1 in Game 3 on Wednesday night in a game that featured the re...APRIL 24
In lineup Wednesday Lindell (rest) will return to the lineup Wednesday versus the Predators, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Lindell rested two games to prepare for the playoffs. He'll be back in a top-four role. The 30-year-old defenseman will play a key shutdown role in the first round versus the Avalanche, but don't be surprised if his minutes are managed in Wednesday's regular-season finale.
APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting again against Wings Lindell (rest) will not be an option for Monday's clash with Detroit, Sean Shapiro of DLLS Sports reports.
Impact Officially, Lindell is being rested, but the fact that he is missing a second straight game would seem to indicate he is dealing with something. While the 30-year-old Finn is mired in a 10-game goal drought, he has chipped in four helpers over that stretch. At this point, Lindell should probably be considered questionable heading into Wednesday's matchup with Nashville.
APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE
Taking night off Lindell (rest) won't play Saturday versus Utah.
Impact Lindell has five goals, 26 points, 50 hits and 170 blocks in 79 appearances in 2024-25. According to the Stars, the defenseman will be out for maintenance, but given the time of year, it's reasonable to believe Dallas is simply giving him a night off to rest ahead of the playoffs. Brendan Smith will draw into the lineup because of Lindell's absence.
APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE
Taking night off Lindell (rest) won't play Saturday versus Utah.
Impact Lindell has five goals, 26 points, 50 hits and 170 blocks in 79 appearances in 2024-25. The official reason cited for his absence is maintenance, but given the time of year, it's reasonable to believe Dallas is simply giving him a night off to rest ahead of the playoffs. Brendan Smith is set to draw into the lineup due to Lindell's absence.
APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up helper in overtime loss Lindell notched an assist and four blocked shots in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Canucks.
Impact Lindell set up a Mikael Granlund empty-netter before a historic last-minute collapse by the Stars. The assist was Lindell's fourth over the last five contests, a span in which he's added 12 blocks and a plus-3 rating. The 30-year-old shutdown blueliner has 26 points, 94 shots on net, 166 blocked shots, 49 hits and a plus-36 rating over 78 appearances. This matches his highest point total in any of the last six years, equaling his output from 82 games a year ago.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Dishes pair of assists Monday Lindell notched two assists in Monday's 3-1 win over the Kraken.
Impact Lindell snapped a four-game skid with his pair of helpers. He set up Wyatt Johnston's go-ahead goal at 3:19 of the first period as well as a Mikael Granlund empty-netter in the third. Lindell is up to 24 points, 89 shots on net, 155 blocked shots, 45 hits and a plus-34 rating across 74 appearances this season. He's finished between 23 and 26 points in four of the previous five campaigns, so this is a pretty typically level of offense for the Finnish blueliner, though he still has a couple of weeks to add to his totals.
APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE
Puts away goal in overtime win Lindell scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flyers.
Impact Lindell scored for the first time since Jan. 25 versus the Blues, putting the Stars up 2-0 at 8:59 of the first period. The defenseman has two points and a plus-9 rating across 10 outings in March as he continues to handle a shutdown role in the absence of Miro Heiskanen (knee). Lindell is up to five tallies, 22 points, 88 shots on net, 145 blocked shots and a plus-32 rating through 69 contests this season.
MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE
Thomas Harley's 2nd goal seconds into OT gives Stars a 3-2 win over the Flyers
Defenseman Thomas Harley scored his second goal of the game nine seconds into overtime, giving the Dallas Stars a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia FlyersMARCH 22
Snags assist in overtime loss Lindell produced an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Avalanche.
Impact Lindell ended a six-game point drought with his helper on Matt Duchene's game-tying goal in the third period. The 30-year-old Lindell has continued to see heavy minutes in the absence of Miro Heiskanen (knee), though Lindell often gets more defensive assignments. He's up to 21 points, 85 shots on net, 141 blocked shots and a plus-31 rating over 66 appearances in a top-four role.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
Collects helper in Friday's win Lindell recorded an assist, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 6-2 win over the Kings.
Impact Lindell earned his first point in four games since the end of the 4 Nations Face-Off. The 30-year-old blueliner has resumed a top-four role with the Stars after his time with Team Finland. Lindell has earned a goal and five assists over his last 11 outings as he takes on a larger role in the absence on Miro Heiskanen (knee). Lindell is at 20 points, 75 shots on net,130 blocked shots and a plus-23 rating across 59 appearances this season. His career-high 32-point campaign from 2018-19 is likely out of reach, but Lindell continues to be a steady depth blueliner for fantasy purposes.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Goal gets Finland on board Lindell scored a goal in Finland's 5-3 loss to Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday.
Impact He scored with a shot from the far side of the right circle at 13:19 of the third period to get Finland on the board. Lindell isn't known for his offense, even if he had five points (one goal, four assists) in seven games heading into the tournament. Overall, he has four goals and 15 assists in 55 games this season.
FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Canada beats Finland 5-3 to set up rematch with United States in 4 Nations Face-Off final
Nathan MacKinnon scored twice and Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist apiece as Canada surged to a four-goal lead and held on to beat Finland 5-3FEBRUARY 17
Sweden and Finland renew their long-running, tense hockey rivalry at the 4 Nations Face-Off
The United States and Canada will renew their rivalry with each country’s best players on the ice for the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-OffFEBRUARY 14
