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Grubauer stopped 20 of 22 shots (.909 SV%) to even up the Kraken's opening round series with Colorado at two apiece after a 3-2 overtime win last game and will start Game 5 Wednesday. The 31-year-old has played great in the playoffs this season, with his 2-2-0 record, 2.76 GAA and .916 SV%. He will hope to take a series lead vs his old club in Colorado, who finished the regular season eighth in the NHL in shots per game (33.3).

Kartye had 28 goals, 29 assists, 74 PIMs and a +17 plus/minus through 72 games with Coachella Valley (AHL) this season and will make his NHL debut in Game 5 as he replaced the injured Jarrod McCann on Seattle's top-line. The 21-year-old was signed as an undrafted free agent from the Soo Greyhounds (OHL) a year ago.

Bunting is finished serving his three-game suspension for a high hit on Erik Cernak but is expected to remain out of the Maple Leafs' lineup upon his return. It is a bit of a surprising move after the 27-year-old had 23 goals and 49 points through 82 regular season games.

Pavelski has been out since Game 1 due to a concussion after taking a hit from Minnesota's Matthew Dumba and is now a game-time decision for Game 6 as he is expected to travel with the team on the road. The 38-year-old will make a massive addition back if he is able to return after having 28 goals, 77 points and a +42 plus/minus in 82 games during the regular season.

Georgiev allowed three goals on 43 shots (.930 SV%) as he dropped Game 4 in a 3-2 overtime loss to Seattle his last time out but will take the pipes yet again Wednesday for Game 5 in Colorado. The 27-year-old has been solid in his first season as a starter in the playoffs, brandishing a 2-2-0 record, 2.99 GAA and .908 SV%. He will hope to get Colorado back in the win column as they host Seattle, who was forth in the NHL in goals per game (3.52).

Johnson has yet to suit up in the 2022-23 playoffs but was skating Wednesday in a normal jersey and will be a game-time decision ahead of Colorado's crucial matchup vs. Seattle. The 36-year-old played in 83 regular season games between Colorado and Chicago, picking up two goals, eight points, 92 SOG, 28 PIMs and a -15 plus/minus.

Kartye had 28 goals, 29 assists, 74 PIMs and a +17 plus/minus through 72 games with Coachella Valley (AHL) this season and will make his NHL debut in Game 5 as he replaced the injured Jarrod McCann on Seattle's top-line. The 21-year-old was signed as an undrafted free agent from the Soo Greyhounds (OHL) a year ago.

Bergeron missed the Bruins' first four games due to injuries and illness injury but is expected to take part in warmups ahead of Game 5 and determine his status from there. The 37-year-old is considered day-to-day and a massive loss for the Bruins, as he has 127 Pts (49G/78A) in 167 career playoff games and will hopefully be back sooner rather than later

Ullmark stopped 41 of 43 shots (.953 SV%) to take a demanding 3-1 series lead as he easily topped the Florida Panthers 6-2 in his last start. The 29-year-old was the NHL's best goalie during the regular season and has continued his incredibly strong play right into the post-season as he is 3-1-0 with a 2.55 GAA and .926 SV%. He will be hoping to close out the series as he takes on Florida in Boston Tuesday, who finished the regular season first in the NHL in shots per game (36.8) and sixth in shots (3.51).

Bussi has been acting as Boston's number-three goalie for the playoffs and did not see any game action during his stint with the club. He was reassigned to Providence (AHL) on Tuesday but will be a candidate to be recalled throughout the playoffs to fill the third goaltender role for the Bruins.

Nichuskin has missed the Avalanche's previous two games due to a personal matter and has already been out for Game 5 in Colorado as he is considered out indefinitely. The 28-year-old had a goal, Six SOG, and a -2 plus/minus through 2 games prior to his unexpected absence.

Makar was assessed a two-minute minor early in Game 4 between the Avalanche and Kraken for an interference minor on Seattle's Jared McCann and has been suspended for Game 5 due to the infraction. It is the first time the 24-year-old has faced a suspension from the NHL Department of Player Safety and will be a huge hit to the Avalanche as their start defensemen has a goal and three points with a +3 plus/minus through four games in their opening series.

Scheifele left Game 4 Monday after just three shifts and 1:40 TOI due to an undiclosed injury and will be a game-time decision for Game 5 on Tuesday. The 30-year-old has struggled to produce this offseason, with a goal, 10 SOG, four PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through four games.

Gustavsson allowed three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) for his first loss of the playoffs as Dallas evened the series at two with a 3-2 victory over Minnesota last game. The 24-year-old has continued his historic opening season in Minnesota with an incredible post season so far, with his 2-1-0 record, 1.72 GAA and .941 SV%. He will hope to get the Wild back into the win column vs Dallas, who finished the season seventh in the NHL in goals per game (3.43).

Skinner was pulled in Game 4 after allowing three goals on 11 shots (.727 SV%) in an overtime victory for the Oilers and will take the crease again for Game 5 after occupying the starters' crease Tuesday morning. The 24-year-old Edmonton native has struggled this post season after a strong rookie regular season, with his 1-2-0 record, 3.38 GAA and .881 SV%. He will hope to take a series lead in Game 5 as he takes on the Los Angeles Kings, who finished the regular season 10th in the NHL in goals per game (3.34).

Skinner was pulled in Game 4 after allowing three goals on 11 shots (.727 SV%) in an overtime victory for the Oilers and will take the crease again for Game 5 after occupying the starters' crease Tuesday morning. The 24-year-old Edmonton native has struggled this post season after a strong rookie regular season, with his 1-2-0 record, 3.38 GAA and .881 SV%. He will hope to take a series lead in Game 5 as he takes on the Los Angeles Kings, who finished the regular season 10th in the NHL in goals per game (3.34).