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Lauren Brossoit will start Game 4 Monday vs. Winnipeg.

Brossoit allowed four goals on 34 shots (.882 SV%) but still escaped with his second straight win as the Golden Knights downed the Jets in overtime 5-4 in Game 3. The 30-year-old has been so-so starting for the first time in a playoff series, with his 2-1-0 record, 2.97 GAA and .897 SV%. He will hope to keep Vegas' winning ways going as he takes on the Jets, who were 21st in the NHL in both goals per game (3.0) and shots per game (30.3).

Laurent Brossoit
John Klingberg (lower-body) is expected to draw back into the Wilds' lineup for Game 3 Friday.

Klingberg has yet to make an appearance in the playoffs due to an lower-body injury but is expected to draw back into the Wilds' lineup for Game 3 Friday after taking the morning skate. The 30-year-old veteran will make a welcome addition on the Wilds' backend, as he had seven goals, 35 points, 112 SOG, 34 PIMs and a -25 plus/minus through 67 games between Minnesota and Anaheim this season.

John Klingberg
Laurent Brossoit will start Thursday vs. Winnipeg.

Brossoit allowed four goals on 30 shots (.867 SV%) in an ugly 5-1 opening series loss to Winnipeg Tuesday and will start Game 2 Thursday. The 30-year-old was incredible during his short 11-game showing this season, with his 7-0-3 record, 2.17 GAA and .927 SV%. He will hope for much better results as he takes on the Winnipeg Jets at home Thursday, who was 10th best in the NHL in goals allowed (2.73) this season.

Laurent Brossoit
John Klingberg will be out Monday vs. Dallas after being a game-time decision (lower-body).

Klingberg suffered a lower-body injury during Saturday's practice and was not on the ice for Monday's morning skate. Head coach Dean Evason would not disclose his lineup for Game 1 and Klingberg did not come out for warmups so is considered out.

John Klingberg
Brossoit will start Game 1 vs. The Jets.

Brossoit missed the first few months of the season before going 8-11-3 with a. 2.72 GAA and .909 SV% in 23 AHL games. Following injuries to Logan Thompson and Adin Hill, Brossoit was recalled to the NHL and did not lose in regulation, going 7-0-3 with a 2.17 GAA and .927 SV%. Tuesday will be his first career playoff start.

Laurent Brossoit
Brossoit will start Thursday in Seattle.

Brossoit stopped 20 of 21 shots (.952 SV%) for his fourth-straight win as he beat the Seattle Kraken in his previous start. The 30-year-old has been a revelation since returning from injury in late March, with his 6-0-3 record, 2.29 GAA and .923 SV%. He takes on the Seattle Kraken, who had a five-game winning streak snapped by a 4-1 loss to Vegas last game.

Laurent Brossoit
Brossoit led the Golden Knights onto the ice for warmups.

Brossoit stopped 30 of 32 shots (.938 SV%) for his third-straight win as he beat the Los Angeles Kings in his previous start. The 30-year-old has been sensational during his short eight-game showing so far this season, with his 5-0-3 record, 2.44 GAA and .921 SV%. He takes on the Seattle Kraken, who is in the middle of a five-game winning streak and are third in the NHL in goals per game (3.59).

Laurent Brossoit
Brossoit was the first goalie off the ice at the Golden Knights morning skate.

Brossoit stopped 30 of 32 shots (.938 SV%) for his third-straight win as he beat the Los Angeles Kings in his previous start. The 30-year-old has been sensational during his short eight-game showing so far this season, with his 5-0-3 record, 2.44 GAA and .921 SV%. He takes on the Seattle Kraken, who is in the middle of a five-game winning streak and are third in the NHL in goals per game (3.59).

Laurent Brossoit
Orlov (back) is expected to be back in the Bruins lineup on Tuesday.

Orlov missed the Bruins' previous game due to a back injury and is expected to draw back into the lineup Tuesday vs. Washington. The 31-year-old had six goals, 28 assists, 118 SOG, 18 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 64 games with Boston and Washington this season.

Dmitry Orlov
Wennberg left Thursday's game after taking a puck to the side of the head and is questionable to play Saturday.

Wennberg was bloodied as he left the ice after taking a puck to the side of the head, and his status for Saturday's game vs. Chicago is uncertain. If he's unavailable, expect Jesper Froden to draw into the lineup for him.

Alexander Wennberg