Eyssimont has only played 5:13 TOI in the Lightnings' opening series as he was forced to leave Game 1 with an undisclosed injury but will now be a game-time decision as he attempts to return for Game 5 Thursday. The 26-year-old had an eventful regular season as he had five goals, 15 points and a +3 plus/minus through 54 games with Tampa Bay, Winnipeg, and San Jose.
Johnson has yet to suit up in the 2022-23 playoffs but was skating Wednesday in a normal jersey and willplay 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.
Bergeron missed the Bruins' first four games due to injuries and illness injury but will dress for Game 5 after originally being a game-time decision. 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
Lomberg has yet to pick up a point through four games so far in the Panthers' opening series but has been a factor with 18 PIMs and five SOG and will be out for Game 5 Wednesday vs. Boston. The 28-year-old is coming off career highs in both goals (12) and points (20) across 82 regular season games.
Bennett has two goals, an assist, 15 SOG, 14 PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through three games so far in the playoff but will play in Game 5 Wednesday after missing Tuesday's team skate. If the 26-year-old is forced to miss the game, it will be a massive loss for the Panthers as he provided 14 goals, 40 points, 54 PIMs and 193 SOG through 63 games during the regular season
Carrier has been out since March 3rd due to a lower-body injury and will be a game-time decision to make his 2022-23 playoff debut in Game 5 vs. Winnipeg on Thursday. The 28-year-old had 16 goals, nine assists, 118 SOG, 30 PIMs and a +15 plus/minus through 56 games played during the regular season.
Ehlers has been out since April 11th due to an upper-body injury and will be a game-time decision for the Jets Thursday for Game 5 as he continues to mend his ailment. The 27-year-old's absence creates a massive hole in the Jets' lineup, as he had 12 goals, 38 points, 132 SOG, 11 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 45 games during the regular season.
Scheifele left Game 4 Monday after just three shifts and 1:40 TOI due to an undisclosed injury and will not play in Game 5 on Thursday. 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.
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).
