Mitchell has not played since game six of the first round because of an upper-body ailment, but will be back this afternoon in Chicago. Mitchell will replace Matt Greene on the Kings' blueline and is expected to skate with Alec Martinez.
Shaw skated for the first time since sustaining a right-leg injury against the Minnesota Wild in Game 1 of the second-round series. Asked if Shaw could return sooner rather than later, coach Joel Quenneville said, “it’ll be sooner, but he’s not playing (on Sunday).”
Mitchell has been out since game 6 of the first round and that could mark his last game of the season if the Kings are bounced from the playoffs tonight. Should the Kings move on, Mitchell has a chance to play in game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
Mitchell has missed the last seven games with a lower-body injury that he suffered in game 6 vs. the Sharks. We don't expect that head coach Darryl Sutter will reveal his status for game seven, but consider him a game-time decision.
Kelly missed the final three games of the regular season and the entire postseason with a herniated disc. Kelly described it as the "worst pain" he has ever felt. Kelly is expected to be ready for training camp as he enters his third season of a four-year deal.
The timing of the injury is uncertain. Chara was slashed by the Canadiens' Michael Bournival in Game 3 and Max Pacioretty in Game 7, among other hits. Chara looked out of sorts in game seven specifically, but it is hard to believe that can be largely attributed to a finger injury. Chara had two goals and two assists for the Bruins in the playoffs after scoring 17 goals with 23 assists and a plus-25 mark in the regular season.
Coyle appeared to be having a tough time receiving passes and stick handling in the Wild's OT loss last night that ended their season, but that would make sense given the status of his shoulders. Coyle had three goals and four assists (7 points) in 13 playoff games. It was a solid postseason for the 22-year-old who had 30 points (12G / 18A) in 70 games this season. The 2010 first round pick, should see consistent top-6 minutes in 2014-15.
Beleskey has not played since game 3 because of a lower-body issue. He has two goals and two assists in five games this postseason, but he will not be back until the next round, given the Ducks get by the Kings this round.
Andersen was injured in game 3 and has not played since. Rookie John Gibson has filled in exceptionally for Andersen. The Ducks could close out the series tonight, but the crease appears to be Gibson's until further notice.
Regehr has not resumed skating since being injured in game 1 vs. the Ducks. Jeff Schulltz will remain in the Kings lineup for game 6. He has no points but has six hits and six blocked shots in four games.
Mitchell skated on Tuesday, but is not on the ice for the Kings' gameday skate this morning. He has not played since game 6 of the first round, and won't return tonight as the Kings look to keep their season alive. Matt Greene will stay in the lineup with Mitchell still sidelined.
Seidenberg has not played since December 27th because of a torn MCL and ACL in his right knee. He took part in the Bruins' optional morning skate this morning and continues to make steady progress toward a return, but head coach Claude Julien said he would be "very surprised" if Seidenberg plays tonight. Should the Bruins get by the Habs tonight, Seidenberg's return in the Eastern Conference would be a huge boost to the Bruins' blueline.
Shaw is expected to start skating in the next couple of days, which is a good sign that he could be ready for the early stages of the Western Conference Finals, should the Blackhawks get by the Wild.
Kuemper has been out for the entire second round after getting hurt late in game 7 vs. Colorado. With Ilya Bryzgalov posting a 2.22 GAA and .899 SV% through the first five games, the Wild will stick with him in the must-win game 6 at home. Should Bryz falter, Kuemper will be there to relieve him.
Perreault missed game 4 with a lower-body injury, but it sounds like he will be available back in Anaheim tonight. Perreault has two goals, two assists and a minus-2 rating in eight games this postseason. Expect him to skate on a line with Patrick Maroon and Teemu Selanne.
Maatta missed the Penguins' morning skate because of an illness but will play tonight according to the Penguins' official Twitter. Maatta has two assists and a plus-1 rating in 11 playoff games.
Maatta did not take part in the Penguins morning skate in New York earlier today. Maatta was sent back to the Penguins’ hotel upon arriving at MSG on Sunday morning. Several Penguins teammates implied he was not feeling well.Coach Dan Bylsma did not provide an update on Maatta, who has played in all 11 of the Penguins’ playoff games. Team policy is not to divulge details of players’ medical conditions during the playoffs.
Perreault was banged up in game 3 and the injury was serious enough to keep him out of the lineup tonight in game 4. He will be replaced by Rickard Rakell.
Perreault was forced to leave game 3 early and did not skate this morning because he was getting treatment, but listed himself as a game-time decision for Saturday's game 4.
Beleskey was injured in game 3 and did not return. His lower-body ailment kept him off of the ice this morning and will hold him out of game 4 tonight in Los Angeles. Expect Daniel Winnik to slide back into the Ducks' lineup.
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