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Head Coach John Tortorella was unable to provide any updates on the extent of Stone's injury after the captain left Game 3 after just seven shifts and 4:24 TOI. The 33-year-old appeared in his 121st career playoff game on Friday, and has been a solid input of offence this postseason, with three goals, seven points and 18 SOG across 9 games played.

Hart has been stellar in consecutive games to open Vegas' second-round matchup against the Anaheim Ducks, including saving 25 of 27 shots (.926 SV%) in Game Two, but did receive ample goal support as his team lost 3-1, evening the series at 1-1. The 27-year-old Hart has had an up-and-down postseason, but has been mostly reliable, posting a 2.44 GAA and .907 SV% in eight outings (5-3). Vegas enters Game Three as slight -108 road favourites.

After allowing three or more goals in five of six games (4-2) in the Ducks' opening-round matchup against the Edmonton Oilers, Dostal has saved 40 of 43 shots (.930 SV%) through two games in round two against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 25-year-old Czech goalie was stellar in Game Two, narrowly missing his first career postseason shutout, allowing a goal in the final seconds of a 3-1 win. The Ducks enter a pivotal Game Three as slight -102 home underdogs.

After stealing Game 7 over the Lightning, Dobes turned in his worst performance of the playoffs in the opening game of the second round. The 24-year-old netminder allowed four goals on just 16 shots as the Habs suffered a 4-2 defeat. The Canadiens and Dobes will be hoping to bounce-back in Game 2, as they enter action as very slight underdogs at +110 on the money line.

Lyon struggled towards the end of the regular season, but has been tremendous since taking over for Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen late in Game Two against the Boston Bruins. The 33-year-old Lyon continued his success in Game One against the Montreal Canadiens, saving 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) in a 4-2 win. He has a stellar 1.30 GAA and .950 SV% in six appearances this postseason (4-1). The Sabres hope to take a commanding 2-0 series lead, entering Game Two against the Canadiens as -126 home favourites.

After allowing three or more goals in five of six games (4-2) in the Ducks' opening-round matchup against the Edmonton Oilers, Dostal has saved 40 of 43 shots (.930 SV%) through two games in round two against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 25-year-old Czech goalie was stellar in Game Two, narrowly missing his first career postseason shutout, allowing a goal in the final seconds of a 3-1 win. The Ducks enter a pivotal Game Three as slight -102 home underdogs.

Dylan Coghlan will suit up for Vegas in Game Three, resulting in Korczak being a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Korczak is averaging 12:32 time-on-ice and has one assist through eight games this postseason.

Kaedan Korczak will be a healthy scratch for Vegas in Game Three, allowing Coghlan to re-enter the lineup. The 28-year-old Coghlan will be making his postseason debut after only played three games with Vegas during the regular season, averaging 15:03 time-on-ice.

Hart has been stellar in consecutive games to open Vegas' second-round matchup against the Anaheim Ducks, including saving 25 of 27 shots (.926 SV%) in Game Two, but did receive ample goal support as his team lost 3-1, evening the series at 1-1. The 27-year-old Hart has had an up-and-down postseason, but has been mostly reliable, posting a 2.44 GAA and .907 SV% in eight outings (5-3). Vegas enters Game Three as slight -108 road favourites.

Brodin has not played since suffering an injury in Game Five against the Dallas Stars, and will miss a fourth consecutive game, out for Game Three against the Colorado Avalanche. The 32-year-old Swedish defenseman averaged 23:46 time-on-ice through four games this postseason and has visibly created an imbalance in Minnesota's defensive core.

Zuccarello is battling an illness, but is expected to play in Game Three against the Colorado Avalanche. Minnesota struggled offensively while Zuccarello was sidelined due to an upper-body injury for three games in round one against the Dallas Stars, so they need him in the lineup as their try to narrow their series deficit to 2-1. The 38-year-old forward has seven points (2G / 5A) in five games this postseason.

Eriksson Ek had an awkward non-contact fall midway through the third period of Game Six against the Dallas Stars, and has subsequently missed the first two games of the second round against the Colorado Avalanche. Down 2-0 in the series, Minnesota has missed the offensive contributions of Eriksson Ek, who has five points (3G / 2A) through six games this postseason.