It's just the second game of the post-season for Petry, with his last appearance coming in a 5-2 loss in Game 2. He'll replace Zach Bogosian, who is a surprise scratch ahead of Game 5.
It's unclear whether Bogosian is dealing with an undisclosed injury or simply a healthy scratch, but the Wild did indicate earlier on Wednesday that they were dealing with some potential injuries. Jeff Petry will draw into the lineup in his place.
The Wild will roll with Wallstedt on Wednesday when they aim to keep their season alive and force a Game 6. Wallstedt turned away 29 of the 32 shots he faced in a losing effort in Game 4, as the Avalanche took a 3-1 series lead with a 5-2 victory. The 23-year-old Wallstedt has started all but one game for the Wild this post-season, posting an impressive .912 SV% across his nine appearances. The Wild are hoping he brings his A-game tonight, as they enter action at +175 on the money line.
Lehkonen was a late scratch for Game 4 due to an upper-body injury but will be a game-time decision ahead of Game 5 vs. Minnesota on Wednesday. The 30-year-old has been a constant force in Colorado's electric top-six and has three goals, six points and a +9 plus/minus in seven playoff games this year.
Malinski was an unexpected scratch for Game 4 with an upper-body injury but will now be a game-time decision as Colorado hosts Minnesota for Game 5 on Wednesday. The 27-year-old had a breakout campaign in 2026-26, with 40 points in 82 games and has continued that success into the postseason with an impressive three points and +7 plus/minus in 7 games played so far.
Blackwood started his first game of the playoffs in Game 4 and earned the crease back for Game 5 as Colorado looks to close out Minnesota on home ice on Wednesday. Blackwood played exceptional in his only start of the playoffs, stopping 21 shots (.905 SV%) on route to a 5-2 win over the Wild on Monday. If Colorado were to win on Wednesday, they would meet either Vegas or Anaheim in the Western Conference Final.
The NHL's Department of Player Safety suspended McNabb for what they deemed to be "interference" against Anaheim's Ryan Poehling. Poehling attempted but failed to clear the puck out of the Ducks' zone mid-way through the first period when McNabb stepped up to lay a late hit on the unsuspecting Duck. Poehling has been ruled out indefinitely, while McNabb will be forced to watch Game 6 from the press box.
Poehling was on the recieving end of a late, dirty hit by Vegas' Brayden McNabb and has been ruled out indefinitely by Head Coach Joel Quenneville on Wednesday. The 27-year-old forward's absence will create a large gap in Anaheim's lineup after he picked up four goals and five points throughout Anaheim's first 11 playoff games.
The 20-year-old forward was just a few weeks from re-entering the NHL Draft if San Jose was unable to come to a deal before June 1st, but has now signed a three-year, entry-level contract to remain with the Sharks' organization. Wetsch was San Jose's 2024 3rd round pick (82nd overall) and had 22 goals, 72 points and 80 PIMs in 65 games played with Kelowna (WHL) in 2025-26.
Malinski was an unexpected scratch for Game 4 with an upper-body injury but will now be a game-time decision as Colorado hosts Minnesota for Game 5 on Wednesday. The 27-year-old had a breakout campaign in 2026-26, with 40 points in 82 games and has continued that success into the postseason with an impressive three points and +7 plus/minus in 7 games played so far.
Lehkonen was a late scratch for Game 4 due to an upper-body injury but will be a game-time decision ahead of Game 5 vs. Minnesota on Wednesday. The 30-year-old has been a constant force in Colorado's electric top-six and has three goals, six points and a +9 plus/minus in seven playoff games this year.
Blackwood started his first game of the playoffs in Game 4 and earned the crease back for Game 5 as Colorado looks to close out Minnesota on home ice on Wednesday. Blackwood played exceptional in his only start of the playoffs, stopping 21 shots (.905 SV%) on route to a 5-2 win over the Wild on Monday. If Colorado were to win on Wednesday, they would meet either Vegas or Anaheim in the Western Conference Final.
Head Coach John Tortorella has not wavered in his trust in Carter Hart, a rapport built during their days together with the Philadelphia Flyers, as the team has relied on him in each game this postseason. The 27-year-old goalie has battled some inconsistencies lately and allowed four goals on 19 shots (.826 SV%) in a 4-3 Game Four loss to the Ducks, who evened the series at 2-2. The Golden Knights enter a crucial Game Five as -158 home favourites.
Dostal rebounded after a shaky performance in Game 3 and guided the Ducks to a series-tying 4-3 victory over the Golden Knights on Sunday. It's been an up-and-down post-season for Dostal, but he remains locked in as Anaheim's number-one netminder despite posting an .874 SV% across the opening ten games of the playoffs. Dostal and the Ducks enter a pivotal Game 5 matchup as slight underdogs at +130 on the money line.
The Canadiens will be hoping Dobes can maintain his red-hot form as they look to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Sabres on Tuesday. The 24-year-old netminder was serenaded by the Habs' faithful after Game 3, and rightfully so. He allowed just two goals on 28 shots as Montreal cruised to a 6-2 victory. Dobes and the Canadiens enter Game 4 as slight favourites at -140 on the money line.
Head Coach John Tortorella has not wavered in his trust in Carter Hart, a rapport built during their days together with the Philadelphia Flyers, as the team has relied on him in each game this postseason. The 27-year-old goalie has battled some inconsistencies lately and allowed four goals on 19 shots (.826 SV%) in a 4-3 Game Four loss to the Ducks, who evened the series at 2-2. The Golden Knights enter a crucial Game Five as -158 home favourites.
Lehkonen was a surprise scratch alongside Sam Malinski ahead of Game 4 in Minnesota. Joel Kiviranta returned from an injury to replace Lehkonen, but it is unclear if Lehkonen will be able to return in Game 5.
Malinski was a surprise scratch alongside Artturi Lehkonen ahead of Game 4 in Minnesota. Josh Manson returned from an upper-body injury in Game 4 to replace Malinski, whose status remains uncertain for Game 5.
Gudas was limited to only 9:40 time-on-ice in Game One against the Utah Mammoth due to an undisclosed injury and has not played since. He was originally listed as a game-time decision for Game One against the Vegas Golden Knights, but has yet to make his series debut, missing his 10th consecutive game. The 35-year-old defenseman also missed significant time in the final weeks of the regular season, and it is unclear if he will be an option for Game Six.
Bowman made his NHL debut this season and had stints of productivity, scoring 26 points (8G / 18A) in 54 games this season. The undrafted 22-year-old forward has yet to play an NHL playoff game. He scored four points (2G / 2A) in six games with the Henderson Silver Knights in the AHL playoffs.
