Slavin scored a shorthanded goal on four shots in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Both of Slavin's tallies this season have come while killing a penalty. The defenseman gave the Hurricanes their first lead with his second-period marker. He's up to three points, 12 shots on net, eight blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through four contests overall. Slavin doesn't post the gaudiest scoring numbers, but he's a solid contributor in defensive statistics in a top-four role.

Slavin logged an assist, three blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-5 shootout win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin has stood out even with the Hurricanes' crowded blue line so far. He has a shorthanded goal, an assist, a plus-3 rating, four shots on net and five blocked shots through two contests. He set up Brent Burns' opening tally in the first period. While Slavin sees next to nothing on the power play, his top-four role at even strength and the Hurricanes' strong offense should still allow him to produce respectable offense.

Slavin (upper body) said he was okay after leaving Wednesday's Game 4 versus the Panthers in the first period, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin's early exit likely didn't help the Hurricanes as they took a 4-3 loss, but he was available to talk to the media in the locker room following the loss. While his status might have been in doubt had the Hurricanes forced a Game 5, it's unlikely the injury will have any impact on his availability for 2023-24. He had six points over 15 playoff contests.

Slavin won't return to Wednesday's Game 4 versus the Panthers after suffering an upper-body injury in the first period.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin was hit hard by Sam Bennett early in the contest. The hit left Slavin wobbly on his skates, and it's certainly not a good sign that he was ruled out for the game before the first intermission. Given the nature of the hit, it seems doubtful Slavin would be able to play Friday if the Hurricanes are able to force a Game 5.

Slavin scored his second goal of the postseason during Thursday's 3-2 overtime win against the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin is known for his defensive prowess more than his offensive contributions. Yet, he has been contributing offensively during Carolina's second-round series. His assist in Thursday's game gives him assists in four straight games to go with his plus-9 rating over that stretch. He is not a risk-free play, but he has the potential to be a sneaky depth play right now when there are limited options available.

Slavin had a goal and an assist in Carolina's 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders in Game 2 on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin was quiet over his previous nine outings, contributing just two assists in that span. Over 76 regular-season contests, he had seven goals and 27 points, which was down from 42 points in 2021-22. Slavin played a key role Wednesday though, helping out on Paul Stastny's marker early in the first period, and then finding the back of the net himself midway through the third to tie the game at 3-3.

Slavin provided a goal and an assist in a 3-2 loss to Detroit on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin's marker early in the second period put Carolina up 2-1, but the Hurricanes couldn't hold onto that lead. He's up to seven goals and 25 points in 68 contests this season, though that's still well behind his 2021-22 finish of 42 points. Slavin has two goals and five points over his last 12 outings.

Slavin assisted on the game-winning goal in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

The helper marked Slavin's seventh point in his last 11 games, but he's been far too inconsistent this season to have a chance of matching the career-high 42 points he notched last year. He still sees a ton of ice time (22:10 average TOI), but the addition of Brent Burns in the offseason has resulted in Slavin not seeing any meaningful power-play minutes this year (0:09 vs. 1:22) last year, and this is hurting his offensive totals.

Slavin had a goal and an assist in Carolina's 6-1 victory over the Coyotes on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin's marker was scored early in the second period and extended Carolina's lead to 3-0. He has four goals and 19 points in 54 contests this season. Slavin is on a three-game scoring streak with a goal and four points over that stretch.

Slavin provided an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin helped out on a Jordan Staal goal in the third period. This was Slavin's second helper in his last two games after he went scoreless in six outings following his return from a lower-body injury. The 28-year-old defenseman is up to 17 points, a plus-17 rating, 89 shots on net and 83 blocked shots through 53 contests in what's been a down year offensively.