Desharnais will be a healthy scratch for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.
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Desharnais is expected to draw back into the Oilers' lineup for Game 2 on Monday vs. Florida.
Desharnais has been a healthy scratch for the Oilers' previous four games but will draw back into the lineup for Game 2 on Monday as he replaces Cody Ceci. The 28-year-old shutdown defender has struggled all playoffs up to this point, with one assist, 12 PIMs and a -8 plus/minus in 15 games played.
Brodzinski is expected to draw back into the Rangers lineup for Game 6 on Saturday.
Desharnais is expected to be a healthy scratch on Wednesday for Game 4 vs. Dallas.
Desharnais was with the extras after Edmonton's morning skate Wednesday indicating he is likely a scratch for Philip Broberg ahead of Game 4. The 28-year-old stay-at-home defenseman has an assist, 12 PIMs and a -8 plus/minus in 15 games played so far.
Brodzinski will be a healthy scratch for Game 5 vs. the Hurricanes.
Brodzinski will draw back into the Rangers' lineup for Game 4 on Saturday.
If Filip Chytil (illness) unable to go for Game 4, Jonny Brodzinski will make his 2023-24 playoff debut for the Rangers on Saturday vs. Carolina. The 30-year-old smashed his previous career highs in almost all statistical categories in 2023-24, with his six goals, 19 points, 89 SOG, eight PIMs and -3 plus/minus in 57 games played.
Brodzinski is expected to draw back into the Rangers' lineup if Filip Chytil is unable to go for Game 4.
If Filip Chytil (illness) is unable to go for Game 4, it appears Jonny Brodzinski will make his 2023-24 playoff debut for the Rangers. The 30-year-old smashed his previous career highs in almost all statistical categories in 2023-24, with his six goals, 19 points, 89 SOG, eight PIMs and -3 plus/minus in 57 games played.
Liljegren will draw back into the Leafs' lineup for Game 5 on Tuesday.
Liljegren will get a chance to play with the Maple Leafs' season on the line on Tuesday after sitting out Game 4 in favour of T.J. Brodie. Liljegren has gone pointless in three games this series, posting a -2 rating.
Goalie Start
Thompson will start Game 4 on Monday vs. Dallas.
After losing their first game of the series on Saturday, the Golden Knights are still in a favourable position with a 2-1 series lead and will turn to Thompson between the pipes on Monday for game four. Thompson was sensational in game three, saving 43 of 46 shots (.935 SV%), including countless breakaways and odd-man rushes in the eventual 3-2 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars. The Golden Knights enter game four as +111 road underdogs.
Goalie Start
Thompson was the first goalie off the ice at Vegas' morning skate.
Sandin (upper body) is taking warmups and is expected to return on Sunday for Game 4.
Sandin (upper body) is expected to make his series debut for Game 4 on Saturday.
Goalie Start
Lindgren will start Game 4 on Sunday vs. New York.
Miroshnichenko is expected to be a healthy scratch for Game 4 on Sunday.
Goalie Start
Lindgren was the first goalie off the ice at Washington's morning skate.
Goalie Start
Thompson will start Game 3 vs. the Stars.
Liljegren (undisclosed) is not expected to play in Game 4.
Liljegren will be replaced by TJ Brodie in the lineup for Game 4. Head coach Sheldon Keefe said that Liljegren has not been 100 percent, which is the reason he's the one coming out to make room for Brodie.
Sandin (upper-body) will not play in Game 3 against the Rangers on Friday.
Sandin has been out since April 7th due to an upper-body injury but is close to returning and was a game-time decision for Game 3 on Friday vs. New York. The 24-year-old will make a welcome return if and when he is able to suit up after he posted career highs in points (23), games played (68) and SOG (79) while averaging 21:07 TOI per game.
Goalie Start
Lindgren will start Game 3 against the Rangers on Friday.
With Washington down 2-0 they will turn back to Charlie Lindgren on Friday for Game 3 at home. The 30-year-old has allowed four goals in each of the Capitals' losses to start the playoffs and will look to build off his .864 SV%. He'll attempt to slow down the New York Rangers on Friday, who finished the regular season with the leagues best record and were seventh in the NHL in goals per game (3.39).
Sandin (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Game 3 on Friday vs. New York.
Sandin has been out since April 7th due to an upper-body injury but is close to returning and a game-time decision for Game 3 on Friday vs. New York. The 24-year-old will make a welcome return if he is able to suit up after he posted career highs in points (23), games played (68) and SOG (79) while averaging 21:07 TOI per game.