Anaheim Ducks: Forward Chris Kreider was sidelined for the previous night’s game due to illness.
Carolina Hurricanes: Goaltender Pytor Kochetkov is making his return from a lower-body injury and is available for playoff contention if necessary.
Dallas Stars: Defenseman Nils Lundkvist is set to rejoin the lineup on Wednesday. Forward Sam Steel will participate in the morning skate, and his status will be evaluated thereafter. Coach Glen Gulutzen commented on player eagerness, stating, “All of our players want to play, even the guys who have played a lot of minutes. We’ll see on our health in the morning and make decisions.” However, forward Roope Hintz will not be ready for the initial two games of their first-round series. Gulutzen expressed uncertainty about his return timeline: “We don’t know when he could come back or if he could come back. We’ll see.” Defenseman Miro Heiskanen has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury, and his availability remains unclear. Gulutzen added, “Miro, we’re not sure yet. Haven’t got an update today. We’ll probably know more in the next two days.”
New York Islanders: Goaltender Semyon Varlamov has been loaned to Bridgeport (AHL) on a long-term injury reserve (LTIR) conditioning loan.
Ottawa Senators: Coach Travis Green indicated optimism regarding defenseman Tyler Kleven’s readiness for round one. He participated in a skate yesterday. Forward Brady Tkachuk has confirmed his availability for the start of the playoffs. He sustained a neck/head injury on Saturday and left the game after one shift in the third period but practiced with Dylan Cozens and Ridly Greig on Tuesday.
Tampa Bay Lightning: Forward Brandon Hagel and defenseman Darren Raddysh are listed as questionable for tonight’s game.
Utah Mammoth: Defenseman Sean Durzi exited last night’s game in the second period with an upper-body injury. No post-game update was provided. Forward Barrett Hayton (upper-body) skated yesterday in a non-contact jersey and is considered week-to-week. He has been sidelined for the past nine games. Forward Jack McBain has not yet begun skating and is also week-to-week, having missed the last six games.
Vancouver Canucks: Coach Adam Foote stated that, barring unforeseen injuries, forward Evander Kane will not participate in their remaining games.
