Quick had a solid season going 18-13-4 with a 2.45 GAA and .902 SV%. He won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player in the playoffs last season, but back surgery last summer prevented him from approaching that form until recently.
Still, John Tortorella has hinted he expects Clowe back for the playoffs, which along with Dorsett and a possible Staal return could strengthen a lineup that gave the coach concern after Saturday’s 4-0 win over Jersey in the regular-season finale.
“I don’t want to go down that road yet,” Staal said. “As of right now, I haven’t made a decision one way or the other. I think it’s gonna go day by day. If I feel good enough and make the decision to go, then I’ll go … I haven’t written myself off.”
Dorsett is not a good playoff fantasy option. However he would be a good piece for the Rangers to get back because he brings a physical brand of hockey that is perfect for playoff hockey.
The combination of Crawford and Ray Emery had the lowest goals against average this season. Crawford finished the season with a 19-5-5 record with a 1.94 GAA and .926 SV%. The Blackhawks are huge favorites for this series and in the Western Conference, making Crawford a great goaltending option in playoff fantasy leagues.
The Penguins kick off their series with the Isles tomorrow so we will have to wait and see if Crosby will be available for game 1. Monitor his status going forward.
Henrik Karlsson will be Corey Crawford's backup against the Wild on Tuesday.
Bolland missed the last three games of the regular season and will miss game 1 of the Blackhawks series with the Wild. Michael Handzus remains the second-line center, flanked by Patrick Kane and Patrick Sharp -- what had been Bolland's spot for most of the season.
Coach Mike Yeo didn't say definitively if he will be available for Game 1, ... but he's obviously returning, which will deepen the Wild's lines against a Chicago team that isn't afraid to roll four. "[Pominville] looked good in practice today," said Yeo. "He's a big part of our team in a lot of areas. The offenisve threat that he is, smart player, plays in all situations for us, and as much as anything else, the experience that he has in the playoffs and his leadership, obviously he's a big part of our team."
It looks like Jovo could be ready for training camp next season.
Horton will miss his fifth straight game with an upper-body injury.
Jagr will miss his second straight game with flu-lke symptoms. Expect him to be ready for game 1 of the playoffs.
Rakell scored 44 points in 40 games with the Whalers this season. He was unable to record a point in four games with the Ducks earlier in the season.
Olsen had two goals and nine assists in 50 games in the AHL this season.
Dahlbeck scored once and added five assists in 70 games in the AHL this season.
It will be Lehner's first start since April 11th when he allowed just one tally in a win over the Flyers. The Sens will take on the Penguins in the first round if they can't beat the Bruins tonight. If they win they will move to seventh and take on Montreal. Lehner could make for an OK start.
