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Hedman will not play in the Lightning's must-win Game 6 on Friday, but is expected to be available in the near future if they're able to stay alive in Montreal. Hedman has not played since March 19th.

Arvidsson will miss his second straight game on Friday, but head coach Nico Sturm said it was an encouraging sign to see him back on the ice, and could play in Game 7 if the Bruins are able to stay alive in Game 6. The Bruins will roll with the exact same lineup as Game 5.

The Bruins fell behind 1-0 early in a must-win Game Five when Swayman allowed a goal in the opening minutes, but shut the door the rest of the way, saving 25 of 26 shots (.962 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime win to force a Game Six. The 27-year-old Swayman has a 2.87 GAA and .910 SV% through five games this postseason (2-3). The Bruins hope to force a Game Seven, entering Game Six on Friday as slight +104 home underdogs.

Dickinson missed several games toward the end of the regular due to an injury, and has been a game-time decision throughout the first round of the playoffs, appearing in only three of five games. That said, 31-year-old has been impressive when in the lineup, scoring three points (2G / 1A) in three postseason games.

The Oilers will be hoping to ride Ingram to another victory on Friday as they aim extend the series to a deciding seventh game. Ingram is coming off his best performance of the series, allowing just a single goal on 30 shots in a 4-1 win in Game 5. Ingram and the Oilers enter action in Game 6 as slight favourites at -130 on the money line.

The Wild will be looking to ride Wallstedt's excellent form between the pipes to a series victory over the Stars on Friday. Wallstedt turned in another strong performance in Game 5, turning away 20 of the 22 shots he faced in the 4-2 victory. The 23-year-old netminder has posted a 3-2 record and a .926 SV% across the first five games of the series. Wallstedt and the Wild enter action on Friday at -125 on the money line.

After a poor opening game of the series against the Minnesota Wild, allowing five goals on 28 shots (.821 SV%) in a 6-1 loss, Oettinger has rebounded by posting a solid 2.30 GAA and .916 SV% in his following four games (2-2). That said, down 3-2, the Stars likely need Oettinger's best performance of the series if they hope to play a Game Seven. Dallas enters Game Six on Thursday as slight +110 road underdogs.

Dostal only lasted half of a period in Game Five, being pulled after allowing three goals on nine shots (.667 SV%), in an eventual 4-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers, who narrowed their series deficit to 3-2. The 25-year-old Czech goalie has been far from spectacular in his introduction to playoff hockey, posting a 4.32 GAA and .864 SV% through five appearances (3-2). Still, Dostal and the Ducks can close out the series on Thursday, entering Game Six as +114 home underdogs.

Stanley is battling an illness and did not practice on Thursday, but it is still unclear if he will be available for Game Six on Friday. The 27-year-old Stanley is averaging 13:52 time-on-ice, recording six blocks and six hits through five games this postseason.

After a poor opening game of the series against the Minnesota Wild, allowing five goals on 28 shots (.821 SV%) in a 6-1 loss, Oettinger has rebounded by posting a solid 2.30 GAA and .916 SV% in his following four games (2-2). That said, down 3-2, the Stars likely need Oettinger's best performance of the series if they hope to play a Game Seven. Dallas enters Game Six on Thursday as slight +110 road underdogs.

Hyry saw just three and a half minutes of ice time before exiting Game 5 with a lower-body injury and did not return. The 25-year-old Hyry had five points (3G / 2A) in 20 regular season games with Dallas and impressed by winning 57.9 percent of faceoffs. Michael Bunting will enter the lineup as Hyry's replacement.

Arttu Hyry (lower body) will not play in Game Six, allowing Bunting to enter the lineup for his 2025-26 postseason debut. Bunting was acquired by the Stars at the trade deadline but struggled to acclimate to their style of play, scoring just two points (1G/1A) in 13 games during the season. That said, the Stars have struggled offensively this series and hope that Bunting, a two-time 20-goal scorer, can add a spark.

Tyler Myers will be a healthy scratch in Game Six, allowing Petrovic to enter the lineup for his 2025-26 postseason debut. The 34-year-old Petrovic averaged 15:21 time-on-ice and had 10 points (2G / 8A) in 54 games this season.

Myers has struggled this postseason and will be replaced in Game Six by Alex Petrovic. The 36-year-old Myers is averaging 19:41 time-on-ice, recording four penalty minutes and a -5 plus/minus through five games this postseason.

Bobby Brink will be a healthy scratch in Game Six, allowing Sturm to re-enter the lineup. The 30-year-old Sturm is averaging 10:10 time-on-ice and has one assist in two game this postseason.

Jonas Brodin (lower body) will not play in Game Six, allowing Petry to enter the lineup for his 2025-26 postseason debut. The 38-year-old Petry averaged 14:46 time-on-ice and had nine assists in 67 games this season.

Brodin exited Tuesday's 4-2 Game Five win over the Dallas Stars with only 7:22 time-on-ice after blocking a shot. Minnesota Head Coach John Hynes has not provided a concrete update on Brodin, who was seen leaving the arena in a walking boot and has officially been ruled out for Game Six. The 32-year-old Swedish defenseman averaged 23:46 time-on-ice through the first four games of the series. Jeff Petry will make his series debut, drawing in as Brodin's replacement.

Nico Sturm will draw into Minnesota's lineup in Game Six, sending Brink to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. In four games this postseason, the 24-year-old Brink has one assist and four penalty minutes.