Hamilton recorded a power-play assist, six shots on goal, four hits and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Predators in Game 2.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton had the secondary helper on Sebastian Aho's opening tally at 8:03 of the first period. In the regular season, Hamilton had 42 points, including a career-high 18 with the man advantage, in 55 contests -- it was the sixth time in seven years he topped 40 points. The Ontario native will likely remain in a top-four role with time on the first power-play unit in the postseason.

Hamilton (rest) is in Carolina's projected lineup for Monday's Game 1 against the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton was rested for the regular-season finale, but he was never believed to be in any danger of missing postseason action. The standout blueliner totaled 42 points in 55 games this season and will be motivated to boost his value further with a strong playoff run before hitting free agency.

Hamilton (undisclosed) won't play in Monday's season finale against Nashville, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton will be joined in the press box by Brett Pesce, Jordan Staal, Andrei Svechnikov and Jaccob Slavin. Slavin (lower body) is believed to be the only member of the group dealing with an actual injury, but Hamilton's status will still be worth monitoring ahead of the team's first-round series against the Predators. Hamilton will finish the regular season with 10 goals and 32 assists in 55 appearances, cracking double-digit goals for a seventh consecutive campaign.

Hamilton scored an even-strength goal and a power-play assist in Monday's 5-2 win over Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

He opened the scoring 6:33 into the first period before helping to set up Sebastian Aho for the eventual game-winner midway through the second. The goal was Hamilton's 10th, marking the seventh straight season in which he's reached double digits, and overall he has 42 points through 52 games.

Hamilton scored with 53 seconds left in overtime Saturday to give the Hurricanes a 2-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old blueliner continues to provide timely tallies, and 21 of his 93 goals over the last seven seasons have been game-winners. Hamilton has nine goals and 40 points through 51 games, the sixth time in those seven campaigns he's reached the 40-point plateau.

Hamilton scored twice in a 4-3 overtime loss to Florida on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

He opened the scoring when his one-timer from the point deflected off an opponent's stick and past netminder Alex Nedeljovic. Hamilton's slapper on a second-period power play put the Canes up 2-1 at the time. He should have been in the mix for the Norris last year and missed out. This year, Hamilton should be part of the discussion again.

Hamilton recorded an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton set up Andrei Svechnikov's goal 14 seconds into the second period. The 27-year-old Hamilton has generated three goals and four assists through eight games in April. He remains a strong scorer from the blue line with 34 points, 139 shots and a plus-14 rating in 42 contests.

Hamilton picked up a goal and an assist in a 5-4 shootout loss to Detroit on Saturday. He also provided three shots and two blocks.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton assisted on Martin Necas' goal just 1:38 into the game, then potted one of his own midway through the middle frame, joining a rush late and wristing a shot past Thomas Greiss from the left circle. Hamilton, who hasn't gone back-to-back contests without a point since late February, has six goals and 27 assists in 40 games this season.

Hamilton scored a goal and led all players with nine shots Saturday in a 3-2 loss to Dallas. He also had two hits and two blocks.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton got the Hurricanes on the board midway through the first period, sneaking in from the point and deking Dallas goaltender Jake Oettinger for his fourth goal of the season. Hamilton has been stunningly consistent since the end of February, reaching the scoresheet in 16 of his last 17 games. He's also piled up 63 shots on goal during that stretch. Hamilton's goal made him just the fifth NHL defenseman this season to have reached the 30-point plateau.

Hamilton posted an assist, four shots on goal, four PIM and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton dominated March with a 14-game point streak that saw him accumulate two goals and 14 helpers. It ended in a 2-1 loss to the Blackhawks on Tuesday, but he didn't take long to get back on the scoresheet in the rematch, assisting on Vincent Trocheck's first-period tally. Hamilton has had no shortage of offense with 28 points, 111 shots on net and a plus-11 rating through 35 contests this season.