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Varlamov did not play particularly well in Game 1 but looks to rebound for Game 2 tonight.

Duchene would add the extra scoring punch that the Avs could desperately use to easily push past the Wild. Instead, look for a Round 2 return from a knee injury at the earliest for the Avs' leading scorer.

The Wild look to make a number of adjustments to try and even up the series vs. the Avs - a change in goal, however, will not be one of them.

Bobrovsky gives the Blue Jackets their best chance to win and will be in net on Saturday.

Again, Crawford will lead the Hawks for Game 2.

Morrow sits so Oshie can return to the lineup.

Oshie had been probable to play all day and it looks as if he'll finally return for Game 2.

Hitchcock said he expects the Blues' injured players to be back before Game 4.

After the victory in Game 1, Miller is expected to be in net for Game 2.

Foligno hopes to be back for Game 3 in Columbus.

Umberger returns to the lineup for CBJ tonight.

Expect business as usual for Lucic in Game 2.

Vokoun working out in the morning would indicate that Fleury, as expected, will start Game 2 in Pittsburgh.

Rask was first in shutouts (7), second in SV% (.930), fourth in GAA (2.04) and fifth in wins (36). #VezinaMuch ? The Bruins have the edge in goal, and will lean on Rask to shut down the Red Wings speedy attack. He was 1-3-0 with a 3.29 GAA and .871 SV% against the Red Wings this season.

Lehtonen surrendered four goals on 35 shots in a the game 1 4-3 loss to the Ducks. The Stars looked a little tentative to start game 1, but settled in after going down 4-0. Expect a better Stars team tonight, thus a better Lehtonen.

Andersen stopped 32 of 35 shots in the 3-2 win over the Stars in game 1. Anaheim jumped out to a 4-0 lead, just to allow the Stars to come back. He will be the Ducks' starter until he falters, and game 1 gave us a good idea of what he is capable of.

Umberger missed the final four games of the regular season and game 1, but will return on Saturday for game 2. He will skate on the third line with Artem Anisimov and Blake Comeau.

Getzlaf required stitches on his chin after being hit by a Tyler Seguin slapshot in the late stages of game 1. Getzlaf is a tough player who has played through injury before, so don't expect stitches to keep him out of game 2.

Head coach Bruce Boudreau said that his availability for game 2 likely depends on whether or not he skates. With Beleskey not skating that suggests that he won't play Friday. Consider him questionable, and expect Devante Smith-Pelly to take his spot in the lineup.

Price allowed four goals on 25 shots in game 1. Despite Price's lackluster performance, the Canadiens were able to emerge with the 5-4 OT win. Expect Price to be more sharp in game 2 tonight. Ben Bishop is still sidelined so the Habs will once again have a large edge between the pipes.