During Game 1 of the Western Conference Final, the line logged over 10 minutes together while facing the first, second, and third lines of the Colorado Avalanche.
Tortorella deployed the unit in both offensive and defensive situations, including faceoffs in the defensive zone.
"It's an important line for me because I can use them not just in offensive situations, but on both circles in our end.
Yeah, it's a very important line, especially with Stone being out," Tortorella said.
Karlsson and Marner both surpassed 21 minutes of ice time during Game 1, according to data from sinbin.
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Howden registered 18:11 of ice time, marking his highest regulation total of the postseason and falling four seconds short of his regular-season high.
The newly formed second line consists of three natural centermen, providing faceoff options on both sides of the ice.
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The unit features two players with career Selke Trophy votes and contains the second and third leading goal scorers in the 2026 playoffs as the franchise pursues seven more victories to claim the Stanley Cup.
