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Dadonov will draw back into the Stars' lineup for Game 4 vs. Edmonton.
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Oettinger will start Game 4 of the Western Conference final on Wednesday.
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Los Angeles has placed Kim Nousianen on unconditional waivers for purpose of terminating his contract.
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Smith is expected to be a healthy scratch for Game 4 on Wednesday vs. Edmonton.
Smith has appeared in 14 of 16 playoff games for Dallas this offseason but will take a seat on Wednesday as Radek Faksa takes his place in the lineup for Game 4. The 34-year-old veteran has yet to find the back of the net in 14 playoff games played, but has two assists, 14 SOG and two PIMs.
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Faksa is expected to draw back into the Stars' lineup on Wednesday for Game 4.
Faksa last appeared in Game 1 vs. Edmonton but will return to the lineup on Wednesday as he replaces Craig Smith for Game 4. The 30-year-old has appeared in seven games so far in the playoffs, with one goal, no assists, and six SOG while averaging only 12:05 TOI/GP.
Carolina has resigned Ryan Suzuki to a one-year, two-way contract extension.
Suzuki had 14 goals and 30 points with Springfield (AHL) in 2023-24 and has signed a one-year, two-way contract extension with Carolina on Wednesday. The 23-year-old was the Hurricanes' 2019 first-round pick (28th overall) but has yet to make his NHL debut after four AHL seasons.
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Broberg is expected to make his 2023-24 playoff debut on Wednesday for Game 4 vs. Dallas.
Broberg has yet to appear in any of Edmonton's 2023-24 playoff games so far but is expected to make his debut as he replaces Vincent Desharnais for Game 4 on Wednesday. The 22-year-old defenseman appeared in 12 regular season games and had two assists, six SOG and a -3 plus/minus.
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Perry is expected to draw back into the Oilers' lineup for Game 4 on Wednesday vs. Dallas.
Perry has been a healthy scratch for Edmonton's previous five games but is expected to draw back into the lineup on Wednesday for Game 4 as he replaces Warren Foegele. The 39-year-old was acquired mid-season by Edmonton but has yet to pick up a playoff point in 10 games played this postseason.
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McLeod is expected to draw back into the OIlers' lineup for Game 4 on Wednesday vs. Dallas.
McLeod was a healthy scratch for the Oilers' previous game but is expected to draw back into for Sam Carrick ahead of Game 4 on Wednesday. The 24-year-old centre had 30 points in 81 games during the regular season but has yet to pick up a point in 14 playoff games while averaging 13:47 TOI/GP.
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.
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Carrick is expected to be a healthy scratch for Game 4 on Wednesday.
Carrick has gone seven games without a point in the playoffs and is likely the odd-man out of Edmonton's lineup on Wednesday for Game 4 as he is replaced by Ryan McLeod. The 32-year-old has struggled this postseason, with only one assist, four SOG and a -1 plus/minus in eight games played.
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Foegele is expected to be a healthy scratch for Game 4 on Wednesday vs. Dallas.
Foegele was amongst the extras at morning skate on Wednesday indicating he is expected to be a healthy scratch for Game 4 on Wednesday vs. Dallas. The 28-year-old winger has appeared in every game this playoffs for the Oilers, picking up a goal and three points alongside his 22 SOG and -8 plus/minus in 15 games played.
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Chytil will be a healthy scratch for Game 4 in Florida.
Wheeler (leg) is expected to be back in the Rangers' lineup for Game 4.
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Shesterkin will start Game 4 in Florida.
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