Kozak played 10:59 time-on-ice in Sunday's 6-1 Game Four win over the Boston Bruins, but was banged up, making his status uncertain for Game Five. The 23-year-old bottom-six forward has one assist in two postseason games.
Norris played 16:39 time-on-ice in Buffalo's 4-2 Game Two loss to the Boston Bruins, but is battling an undisclosed injury and has not played since. The 26-year-old forward has battled injuries throughout his career, so there is always extra concern whenever he is sidelined. That said, he appears to be nearing a return and could re-enter the lineup as soon as Game Five.
After relying on Stuart Skinner in the first three games against the Philadelphia Flyers, falling to a 3-0 series deficit, the Penguins switched the script in Game Four and turned to Silovs. The 25-year-old Latvian goalie came up big, saving 28 of 30 shots (.933 SV%) in a 4-2 win, helping the Penguins narrow their series to 3-1. Silovs was inconsistent this season, but was excellent in his only regular-season appearance against the Fleyrs as well, saving 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) in a 3-2 win. The Penguins enter Game Five as -129 home favourites.
Arvidsson exited Boston's blowout 6-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres in Game Four late in the first period due to an undisclosed injury. The team has yet to provide a concrete update on Arvidsson, but he was not at practice on Monday. The 33-year-old Swedish forward is coming off an excellent season, scoring 54 points (25G / 29A) in 69 games.
After relying on Stuart Skinner in the first three games against the Philadelphia Flyers, falling to a 3-0 series deficit, the Penguins switched the script in Game Four and turned to Silovs. The 25-year-old Latvian goalie came up big, saving 28 of 30 shots (.933 SV%) in a 4-2 win, helping the Penguins narrow their series to 3-1. Silovs was inconsistent this season, but was excellent in his only regular-season appearance against the Fleyrs as well, saving 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) in a 3-2 win. The Penguins enter Game Five as -129 home favourites.
After allowing 16 goals in their first three games, falling to a 2-1 series deficit to the Anaheim Ducks, the Oilers will turn to Jarry to tend the twine. The 30-year-old Jarry struggled during the regular season with the Oilers, posting an ugly 3.86 GAA and .857 SV% in 19 appearances (9-6-2), eventually losing the starting gig to Connor Ingram. That said, the Oilers are desperate for a spark and hope the goalie change can even the series at 2-2. Edmonton enters Game Four as a -130 road favourite.
Dobes was lightly tested in Montreal’s 3-2 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, saving 15 of 17 shots (.882 SV%), but made several timely saves to ensure the victory. The 24-year-old Czech goalie has been solid in his first postseason as a starting goalie, posting a 2.45 GAA and .892 SV% in three games (2-1). The Canadiens hope to take a commanding 3-1 series lead on Sunday, entering Game Four as slight -103 home underdogs.
Vasilevskiy allowed three goals on 29 shots (.897 SV%) in Tampa Bay’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens, and may need to elevate his game to help his team even the series at 2-2. The 31-year-old Vasilveskiy has been serviceable thus far, but has yet to show off his Vezina-calibre form, posting a 2.76 GAA and .880 SV% through three games (1-2). Tampa Bay enters Game Four as slight -107 road favourites.
Dostal has not needed to be spectacular through three games, but his team’s explosive offence, along with Edmonton’s suspect defensive play, has been enough to earn Anaheim a 2-1 series lead. The 25-year-old Dostal has a 4.05 GAA and .874 SV% through three games and will likely need to elevate his play to steal a game at some point in the series. The Ducks enter Game Four as +115 home underdogs.
Forsberg allowed three goals on 22 shots (.864 SV%) in the Kings’ 4-2 Game Three loss to the Colorado Avalanche, but his team’s inability to score more than two goals in a game has made winning a daunting task regardless of how well Forsberg plays. The 33-year-old goalie, in his first postseason, has a 2.28 GAA and .922 SV% through three games (0-3). Los Angeles hopes to stave off elimination, entering Game Four as +152 home underdogs.
Several weeks ago, Colorado was non-committal about who their starting goalie would be in the postseason, but three games in, they are confident in their decision to turn to Wedgewood. In his first postseason as a starting goalie, the 33-year-old Wedgewood has been outstanding, helping his team jump out to a 3-0 series lead, boasting a dazzling 1.28 GAA and .947 SV%. The Avalanche hope to sweep the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday, entering Game Four as -169 road favourites.
