The Los Angeles Kings are making significant changes following four consecutive playoff exits in the first round. Highlighting their offseason efforts, they signed five free agents, including former Hart Trophy winner Corey Perry, to bolster their roster. Perry's one-year, $2.5 million deal is part of a strategy that also brought in Joel Armia, Cody Ceci, Brian Dumoulin, and Anton Forsberg. This shake-up comes with new General Manager Ken Holland at the helm, who aims to guide the Kings beyond the first round for the first time since the 2014-15 season.

Perry, at 40, had a standout season, scoring 19 goals for the Edmonton Oilers. His experience, combined with Armia's consistency, is expected to enhance the Kings' forward depth. The defense is fortified with Ceci and Dumoulin, both seasoned players who can contribute significantly. Forsberg adds goaltending depth alongside Darcy Kuemper, enhancing the Kings’ chances of a playoff resurgence.

Ottawa Senators are exploring potential trades and free agent signings as they prepare for the upcoming offseason. With a possible $10.75 million in cap space, much hinges on Claude Giroux's situation. Fans are particularly interested in signing Nikolaj Ehlers, although his desire to play for another Canadian team remains uncertain. Meanwhile, Noah Dobson could be a target, potentially involving a trade that includes a first-round pick and Shane Pinto or Dylan Cozens. Additionally, the Senators may consider players like Corey Perry and Dante Fabbro, though the latter's projected AAV might be a concern.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have also been active, holding the 11th and 12th picks in the draft and with Kyle Dubas at the helm, they look to reshape their roster. Erik Karlsson's future is a topic of discussion, with the team needing his approval for a trade and likely requiring some salary retention. While Rickard Rakell and Bryan Rust are also on the trade block, the general sentiment is that substantial moves are more likely at the trade deadline than during the offseason.

The Washington Capitals faced a disappointing 5-2 defeat against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4, putting them on the brink of elimination with a 3-1 series deficit. Despite the loss, Alex Ovechkin scored his 77th career playoff goal, surpassing Mario Lemieux for 12th place on the all-time playoff goals list. This milestone came late in the game during a 5-on-3 power play, where Dylan Strome assisted Ovechkin's iconic shot from his usual spot in the left circle. Unfortunately for the Capitals, the Hurricanes quickly retaliated, with Sean Walker scoring shortly after Ovechkin's goal, and Andrei Svechnikov sealing the win with an empty-netter.

The New Jersey Devils have secured forward Arseniy Gritsyuk, a fifth-round pick from 2019, by signing him to a one-year entry-level contract. Gritsyuk, who starred in St. Petersburg with 17 goals and 27 assists over 49 games, is expected to have a cap hit of $925,000 and an average annual value of $1.425 million. His contract details include a base salary of $832,500, a signing bonus, and performance incentives.

As the Stanley Cup Playoffs intensify, the landscape of the NHL continues to shift with key player injuries and trades. The Ottawa Senators have parted ways with AGM Ryan Bowness, while the Carolina Hurricanes manage injuries to forwards and goalies, with Frederik Andersen returning from injury. Notable players like Jason Robertson are on track for a Game 1 return, adding to the excitement of playoff matchups.

Seth Jarvis of the Carolina Hurricanes did not return to the game after suffering a head injury during the third period against the Los Angeles Kings, which ended in a 7-2 defeat. Jarvis was taken down by Warren Foegele while on a breakaway and collided hard with the boards. Despite the injury, head coach Rod Brind’Amour expressed cautious optimism about Jarvis’s condition, noting he appeared to be okay but emphasizing the uncertainty of post-injury assessments.

Jarvis, who leads the Hurricanes with 27 goals this season, was missed as the team also faced challenges with other key players like captain Jordan Staal and defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere sidelined due to injuries. This match concluded an impressive eight-game winning streak for the Hurricanes.