Sandin will be a healthy scratch in Game 6 in Montreal.
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Sandin is expected to re-enter the Maple Leafs lineup for Game 5.
Sandin was a surprise scratch from the lineup in Game 4 but will draw right back into the lineup for Game 5. Sandin, who will replace Travis Dermott, has one goal on four shots while averaging 13:55 TOI through his first three games of the series.
Sandin is expected to be scratched in Game 4 vs. the Canadiens.
Dubois (undisclosed) will return to the Jets lineup for Game 2.
Dubois (undisclosed) will not play in Game 1 in Edmonton.
Holl (undisclosed) is expected to play on Wednesday.
Holl was originally considered questionable for Wednesday's game but reportedly responded well after Tuesday's practice and should be in the lineup in Ottawa. Holl has had a nice season as a top-4 defenseman, scoring two goals with 18 assists in 53 games.
Ovechkin (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups and expected to play vs. Boston.
Ovechkin (lower-body) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Ovechkin has missed the last three games but was on the ice for Monday's practice and will be a game-time decision on Tuesday. The Capitals' are locked into second place in the East, so Tuesday's game does not matter. It will be interesting to see if Ovechkin draws in to get back up to speed or not.
Line Change
Strome will draw back into the Blackhawks lineup on Monday.
Strome has been a healthy scratch for the last two games but will replace Adam Gaudette in the lineup on Monday. Strome has had some injury issues this season but comes into Monday with 15 points (8G / 7A) in 39 games.
Brodzinski will come out of the Rangers lineup on Saturday.
Wilson (upper-body) will play Friday vs. the Flyers.
Wilson suffered an upper-body injury in Wednesday's game in New York and did not return. He was on the ice for Friday's morning skate and will play tonight vs. Philadelphia. Wilson, who has two goals and three assists in his last six games, will skate on the third line with Michael Raffl and Daniel Carr.
Line Change
Strome will be a healthy scratch on Thursday.
MacDonald will be back in the Avalanche lineup on Wednesday.
It will be MacDonald's first game since April 14th, as he replaces Dan Renouf in the lineup in San Jose. MacDonald has tallied one goal with six assists (seven points) in 29 games this season.
Ovechkin (lower-body) will not play on Wednesday.
Ovechkin tried to return to the lineup on Monday but only lasted one shift. He'll continue to sit out on Wednesday, potentially leaving the Capitals shorthanded upfront.
Ovechkin (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups; expected to return to the lineup Monday.
Ovechkin (lower-body) will be a game-time decision on Monday.
Ovechkin has missed the last four games with a lower-body injury but will be a game-time decision on Monday, so monitor his status as the Capitals hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 PM ET.
Holl (face) will not play Monday in Montreal.
Holl took a puck to the face in Saturday's win over the Canucks and will not be available for Monday's game in Montreal. Head coach Sheldon Keefe said he doesn't expect Holl to miss too much time beyond Monday. With Holl out, look for Timothy Liljegren to draw back into the lineup.
Liljegren will make his season debut on Thursday.
The 2017 No.17 overall pick has scored two goals with seven assists (nine points) in 14 games. Liljegren will replace Jake Muzzin, who will be given a maintenance evening. Liljegren has one assist in 11 career NHL games.
Line Change
Strome will be back in the Blackhawks lineup on Tuesday.
Strome was a healthy scratch in the last two games but will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday. Strome will play centre, so look for him to be on the third line with Dominik Kubalik as the Blackhawks go back to 12 forwards and six defensemen.
Ovechkin (lower-body) will miss his second straight game.
Ovechkin was not on the ice for Monday's practice or Tuesday's morning skate and will miss his second consecutive game tonight vs. the Islanders. With Ovechkin sidelined, Daniel Sprong will remain on the top line and Tom Wilson will be on PP1.