Slavin collected a goal and an assist with three shots in a 6-4 loss to the Lightning in Game 4 on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin's sharp-angle shot from along the wall got by Andrei Vasilevskiy and gave Carolina a 4-2 lead with 7:19 left in the second period. It was the first goal of the playoffs for Slavin. He also picked up an assist earlier in the frame on a Jesper Fast tally. Slavin is enjoying a strong postseason, having amassed six points and a team-leading plus-8 rating in seven games.

Slavin recorded an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Lightning in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin picked up the secondary helper on the first of Sebastian Aho's two goals in the game. The 27-year-old Slavin has been productive with four helpers in six playoff contests. He's also been steady on defense with a plus-6 rating, eight blocked shots and 12 hits.

Slavin recorded two assists, two blocked shots, two shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Predators in Game 6.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin set up Dougie Hamilton's game-tying goal in the third period. In overtime, Slavin's shot from the half-wall was tipped in by Sebastian Aho for the series-clinching goal. Despite playing in just three of the Hurricanes' six playoff games so far, Slavin has three helpers, seven hits and a plus-6 rating. He'll continue to play a key role on the top defense pairing during the postseason.

Slavin (lower body) notched an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Predators in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin got the puck to Martin Necas, who made a brilliant individual effort on a wraparound goal in the third period. The 27-year-old Slavin had missed the last three games with a lower-body injury. He saw 25:48 of ice time Tuesday -- that's a usual workload for the top-pairing defenseman.

Slavin (lower body) is on the ice for pregame warmup and will play Tuesday's Game 5 against Nashville, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin has been shelved for Games 2-4 after skating 21:25 in Game 1, and with the Hurricanes having lost back-to-back contests, he'll be a much-welcomed addition to the lineup -- likely in his regular top-pairing role next to Dougie Hamilton.

Coach Rod Brind'Amour said Slavin's (lower body) situation hasn't changed, but Brind'Amour's hopeful Slavin will try to play in Game 5 against the Predators on Tuesday, Cory Lavalette of North State Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin hasn't dressed yet in this series, but his return could be just the spark Carolina needs after seeing a 2-0 series lead disappear. The defenseman's status will likely come down to pregame warm-ups Tuesday.

Slavin (lower body) won't be available for Sunday's Game 4 against the Predators, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin will miss his third consecutive playoff game while dealing with the lower-body issue. The 27-year-old has suited up in two playoff games, going pointless across just 14:19 of average ice time per contest. Slavin will likely head into Tuesday's Game 5 questionable again.

Slavin (lower body) will not be in Friday's Game 3 lineup against Nashville, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin will miss his second straight game after leading the Hurricanes in ice time during Game 1. The 27-year-old appears to be dealing with a nagging issue and could be a game-time call on a regular basis this postseason. He'll be questionable for Game 4 on Sunday.

Slavin (lower body) will remain a game-time decision for Game 3 versus Nashville on Friday, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin figures to be a game-time call for nearly every game this postseason as he continues to deal with this lower-body issue. If the blueliner is on the shelf for Game 3, the Canes are prepared to insert Max Lajoie into the lineup for his first NHL game of the year.

Slavin (lower body) won't be available for Wednesday's clash against Nashville, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Slavin was able to play through the lower-body issue in Game 1, earning a plus-1 rating and four hits across 21:25 of ice time. The 27-year-old will look to re-enter the lineup for Friday's game, and in his stead, Jake Gardiner will replace Slavin in the lineup Wednesday.