Anaheim Ducks: Forward Chris Kreider was sidelined for last night’s game due to illness.
Carolina Hurricanes: Goaltender Pytor Kochetkov is nearing a return from a lower-body injury and is available for the playoffs if required.
Dallas Stars: Defenseman Nils Lundkvist is expected to rejoin the lineup on Wednesday. Forward Sam Steel will participate in the morning skate, with his status to be determined afterward.
Coach Glen Gulutzen commented, “All of our players want to play, even those who have logged significant minutes. We’ll assess everyone’s health in the morning and make decisions.”
Forward Roope Hintz will not be ready for the first two games of their opening-round playoff series. Gulutzen stated, “We don’t have a timeline for his return, or even if he’ll be able to come back. We’ll have to wait and see.”
Defenseman Miro Heiskanen has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury, and his availability remains uncertain. Gulutzen added, “We’re still unsure about Miro. We haven’t received an update today. We’ll likely have more information in the next couple of days.”
New York Islanders: Goaltender Semyon Varlamov has been loaned to Bridgeport (AHL) on an LTIR conditioning assignment.
Ottawa Senators: Coach Travis Green indicated that the team is optimistic about defenseman Tyler Kleven being ready for the first round. He participated in a skate yesterday.
Forward Brady Tkachuk confirmed he is ready to play at the start of the playoffs. He sustained a neck/head injury on Saturday and left the game after one shift in the third period. Tkachuk practiced with Dylan Cozens and Ridly Greig on Tuesday.
Tampa Bay Lightning: Forward Brandon Hagel and defenseman Darren Raddysh are considered 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 update was provided post-game.
Forward Barrett Hayton (upper-body) skated yesterday in a non-contact jersey and is listed as week-to-week. Forward Jack McBain has not yet begun skating and is also week-to-week. Hayton has missed the last nine games, while McBain has been out for the past six.
Vancouver Canucks: Coach Adam Foote stated that forward Evander Kane is unlikely to play in their remaining games, barring unforeseen injuries.
