Kiviranta had eight goals, one assist, 85 SOG, 40 PIms and a -9 plus/minus through 70 games during the regular season and will draw back into the Stars' lineup for Game 2 after being a healthy scratch in Dallas' first playoff game. The 27-year-old is expected to play on the fourth line and will be replacing Joe Pavelski in the Stars' lineup.
Janmark played 14:52 TOI in Game 1, picking up an assist, two SOG and a +1 plus/minus but is now expected to be out for Game 2 after blocking a shot last game and limping off the ice. The 30-year-old is considered day-to-day for the time being after having a solid 2022-23 regular season where he picked up 10 goals, 25 points and +9 plus/minus through 66 games.
Bennett has been out since March 20th due to an undisclosed injury and made a welcomed return sight as he skated with Florida's regulars on Wednesday and will return to the Panthers' lineup for Game 2. The 26-year-old had a solid regular season, with his 16 goals, 24 assists, 193 SOG, 54 PIMs and +5 plus/minus through 63 games.
Lyon allowed three goals on 29 shots (.897 SV%) in Game 1 but stood on his head for the majority of the game and will get the nod for Game 2 Wednesday in Boston. The 30-year-old journeyman was a revelation for the Panthers this season, going 9-4-2 with a .914 SV% and 2.89 GAA. He takes on the Boston Bruins, who are without star centre Patrice Bergeron (upper-body) but finished the regular season with the most Wins all time (65) and most points all time.
Ullmark was sensational in Game 1, stopping 31 of 32 shots (.969 SV%) to keep his successful season going as he topped Florida 3-1 on Monday. The 29-year-old put together a historical season as a Vezina Trophy favourite, with his 40-6-1 record, 1.89 GAA and .938 SV%. He takes on the Florida Panthers yet again, who finished the 2022-23 regular season with the most shots on goal per game (3.51) across the entire NHL.
Bennett has been out since March 20th due to an undisclosed injury and made a welcomed return sight as he skated with Florida's regulars on Wednesday and is a game-time decision for Game 2. The 26-year-old had a solid regular season, with his 16 goals, 24 assists, 193 SOG, 54 PIMs and +5 plus/minus through 63 games.
Sorokin took the hard-luck loss in Game 1 after stopping 35 of 37 shots (.946 SV%) in a tight 2-1 loss to Carolina but will get a shot at redemption for Game 2 on Wednesday. The 27-year-old will look to build off his 4-2-0 career playoff record, where he has a .925 SV% and 2.69 GAA. He will take on the Carolina Hurricanes, who held true to their form in Game 1 after finishing the regular season third in the NHL in shots per game (34.8).
Bergeron missed Game 1 Monday due to an upper-body injury and will not play in Game 2 Wednesday according to head coach Jim Montgomery. 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
Raanta was sensational in Game 1, as he stopped 25 of 26 shots (.962 SV%) to lead the Hurricanes over the Islanders in a 2-1 victory last game. The 33-year-old has played in 19 career NHL playoff games, picking up a 7-6-0 record, 2.38 GAA and .915 SV%. He will take the crease for Game 2 against the New York Islanders, who stayed true to their defensive play in Game 1 after finishing the regular season fifth in the NHL in goals against per game (2.65).
Raanta was sensational in Game 1, as he stopped 25 of 26 shots (.962 SV%) to lead the Hurricanes over the Islanders in a 2-1 victory last game. The 33-year-old has played in 19 career NHL playoff games, picking up a 7-6-0 record, 2.38 GAA and .915 SV%. He will take the crease for Game 2 against the New York Islanders, who stayed true to their defensive play in Game 1 after finishing the regular season fifth in the NHL in goals against per game (2.65).
Tufte had 19 goals, 16 assists, 90 PIMs and a +23 plus/minus through 63 games with Texas (AHL) during the regular season and has been recalled by Dallas on Wednesday as they deal with some injuries. The 25-year-old played in three NHL games in 2022-23, failing to pick up a point and going a -1 plus/minus. He will likely be an extra forward while we wait for more news on Joe Pavelski (undisclosed).
Grubauer closed out yet another disappointing regular season with the Kraken after going 17-14-4 with a 2.85 GAA and .895 SV% but is expected to start Game 1 vs. Colorado Tuesday. The 31-year-old has an impressive playoff resume, with his 19-10-1 record, .913 SV% and 2.50 GAA across 33 games between Colorado and Washington. He takes on his old team in the Colorado Avalanche, who finished the season 51-24-7 and eighth in the NHL in shots on goal (33.3) and 10th in goals per game (3.34).
Stenlund was considered a game-time decision but is on the ice for warmups and will play in Game 1 in Vegas. Stenlund had just nine points (6G / 3A) in 54 games this season.
Ehlers was listed as a game-time decision and is not on the ice for warmups. With Ehlers out for Game 1, Nino Niederreiter will move up to the Jets' second line vs. the Golden Knights.
Hellebuyck had a fantastic regular season, finishing second in Jets history in wins in a season with his 37-25-2 record, 2.49 GAA and .920 SV% and is expected to start game 1 Tuesday vs. Vegas. The 29-year-old has previously played in 35 playoff games for the Jets, posting a 16-19-0 record, 2.46 GAA and .921 SV% across four separate postseasons. He will face the Vegas Golden Knights, who finished their season 51-22-9 and are 14th in the NHL in goals per game (3.26).
Samsonov closed out his impressive inaugural season with the Maple Leafs with a 27-10-5 record, .919 SV% and 2.33 GAA and is the expected starter for Game 1 vs. Tampa Bay. The 26-year-old brings in eight games of NHL playoff experience, where he is 1-6-0 with a 2.98 GAA and .907 SV%. He will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning, who rounded out the year with a 46-30-6 record and were eighth in the NHL in goals per game (3.41).
Vanecek ended his impressive first 2022-23 regular season campaign with New Jersey with a 33-11-4 record, .911 SV% and 2.45 GAA and will draw the start for game 1 vs. the New York Rangers. The 27-year-old has yet to see any playoff action throughout his three-year career and will be making his postseason debut Tuesday. He will take on the New York Rangers, who finished their season with a 47-22-13 record and had the seventh-best powerplay in the NHL (24.1%)
