Prosvetov served as the backup to Alexandar Georgiev in game two but has been reassigned to the Colorado Eagles (AHL), an indication that Justus Annunen (illness) is likely ready to return to the lineup. Prosvetov spent some time with the Avalanche this season but spent most of the 2023-24 campaign in the AHL, posting a solid 2.33 GAA and .921 SV% in 21 games (11-7-2).
The Kings will return to Talbot for a second straight game on Wednesday despite struggling in their game-one loss to the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers jumped out to a 4-0 lead less than halfway through game one en route to an eventual 7-4 victory where Talbot allowed six goals on 44 shots (.864 SV%). The Kings enter game two as +163 road underdogs.
The Kings will return to Talbot for a second straight game on Wednesday despite struggling in their game-one loss to the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers jumped out to a 4-0 lead less than halfway through game one en route to an eventual 7-4 victory where Talbot allowed six goals on 44 shots (.864 SV%). The Kings enter game two as +163 road underdogs.
Hague played 15:41 time-on-ice in the Golden Knights 4-3 game one victory over the Dallas Stars but suffered a lower-body injury at some point and will not be able to play on Wednesday in game two. The 25-year-old Hague finished the 2023-24 campaign with 12 points (2G / 10A), 111 blocks, and 153 hits in 73 games.
Fresh off a 4-3 victory in game one, the Golden Knights will turn to Thompson between the pipes again in game two against the Dallas Stars. Thompson had some struggles in game one but was solid when needed, saving 25 of 28 shots (.893 SV%). The Golden Knights enter game two on Wednesday as +145 road underdogs.
Martinez will make his series debut on Wednesday in game two against the Dallas Stars. Martinez battled some injuries this season and was limited to only 53 games, recording 17 points (4G / 13A) and 163 blocks.
After an impressive 7-4 victory in game one against the Los Angeles Kings, the Oilers will return to Skinner between the pipes in game two. Skinner was serviceable in game one, saving 33 of 37 shots (.892 SV%) and did not allow a goal until midway through the second period when the game was already out of reach. The Oilers enter action on Wednesday as -183 home favourites.
James van Riemsdyk will make his series debut for the Bruins in game three, making Lauko the odd man out of the lineup. Lauko played the first two games of the series, averaging 10:43 time-on-ice while registering five shots and 11 hits.
The Stars will turn to Oettinger in game two as they look to rebound from a series-opening loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. Oettinger had a forgettable opening game performance, allowing four goals on 15 shots (.733 SV%), all in the first 22 minutes of the contest in a 4-3 loss. The Stars enter action on Wednesday as -161 home favourites.
Bennet took a puck to the hand and exited Tuesday's 3-2 game-two victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning after playing only 7:42 time-on-ice. Despite leaving early in the second period, Bennet still managed to end game two with a two-point effort, scoring one goal and one assist.
Jakub Lauko will be a healthy scratch in game three, allowing van Riemsdyk to make his series debut. The 34-year-old van Riemsdyk had an up-and-down 2023-24 campaign, scoring 38 points (11G / 27A) in 71 contests.
After losing game two with Linus Ullmark between the pipes, the Bruins will rotate back to Swayman, their game-one starter, in game three against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Swayman was stellar in a 5-1 victory in game one, saving 35 of 36 shots (.972 SV%) in the contest. The Bruins enter action on Wednesday as slight -103 road underdogs.
Parker Wotherspoon will make his series debut in game three, making Grzelcyk the odd man out of the lineup. Grzelcyk averaged 17:47 time-on-ice through the first two games of the series, recording two shots and five hits.
Matt Grzelcyk will be a healthy scratch in game three, allowing Wotherspoon to make his series debut in game three. Wotherspoon played 41 games with the Bruins this season, tallying eight points (0G / 8A) while averaging 17:43 time-on-ice.
Lohrei did not play either of the first two games of the playoffs for the Bruins but will enter the lineup after being recalled from the Providence Bruins (AHL). The 23-year-old Lohrei played 41 games for Boston this year, his first NHL season, tallying 13 points (4G / 9A).
After riding Semyon Varlamov in their first two games, the Islanders are in a 0-2 series deficit and will turn to Sorokin between the pipes in game three. Varlamov stole starts from Sorokin down the stretch, eventually stealing the starting goalie position for the beginning of the playoffs. Sorokin, the 2022-23 Vezina runner-up, was solid towards the end of the season, posting a .932 SV% in his final four outings (3-0-1). The Islanders enter action against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday as +139 home underdogs.
With Willian Nylander (undisclosed) looking like a possibility to return to the lineup in game three, Robertson will serve as a healthy scratch. Through two playoff games, Robertson is averaging only 8:00 time-on-ice but has fired six shots on goal.
After tying the series 1-1 in game two, the Maple Leafs will turn to Samsonov in the crease for the third straight game. Samsonov was solid in game two, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%), several of the noteworthy variety, en route to shutting the door in a 3-2 victory. The Maple Leafs enter action against the Boston Bruins on Wednesday as slight -104 underdogs.
After playing all 82 games this season, Nylander did not play the first two games of the playoffs due to an undisclosed injury but is looking more and more likely to make his series debut in game three against the Boston Bruins after taking part in the morning skate. He was caught after with the extras so his status is still up in the air. Nylander had another terrific season with the Maple Leafs, scoring 98 points (40G / 58A), and will add a sizeable offensive punch to their lineup.
Pesce was limited to only 8:47 time-on-ice in the Hurricanes' 5-3 victory over the New York Islanders in game two due to a lower-body injury. The 29-year-old Pesce's presence will be sorely missed on the Hurricanes blueline as he is expected to miss at least the remainder of the first round. In 70 games this season, Pesce had 13 points (3G / 10A) and 113 blocks while averaging 20:17 time-on-ice.
