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Brodie is expected to make his series debut for Game 4 on Saturday vs. Boston.
Chicago Blackhawks News
Chicago has signed Alex Vlasic to a six-year, $27.6 million ($4,600,000 AAV) contract extension.
Vlasic was the 43 overall pick of the Blackhawks in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft and just completed his first full NHL season. In 76 games with the Blackhawks this season, the 22-year-old defenseman recorded 16 points (2G / 14A).
Martinez is expected to draw back into Vegas' lineup for Game 2 on Wednesday vs. Dallas.
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.
Murphy (undisclosed) will be out on Thursday after tweaking something last game.
Murphy played the last three games for the Blackhawks but will not play in their season finale after suffering an undisclosed injury. The 31-year-old Murphy ends the 2023-24 campaign with eight points (2G / 6A) in 46 games.
Goalie Start
Soderblom will start on Thursday in Vegas.
The Blackhawks will turn to Soderblom between the pipes on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings for their final game of the season. Soderblom allowed five goals on 40 shots (.875 SV%) in his last outing, a 5-1 loss to the Nashville Predators, and has a 3.88 GAA and .880 SV% in 31 games (5-22-1) this season. The Blackhawks enter action as +306 road underdogs.
Goalie Start
Soderblom is in the starter’s crease at Thursday’s morning skate.
The Blackhawks will turn to Soderblom between the pipes on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings for their final game of the season. Soderblom allowed five goals on 40 shots (.875 SV%) in his last outing, a 5-1 loss to the Nashville Predators, and has a 3.88 GAA and .880 SV% in 31 games (5-22-1) this season. The Blackhawks enter action as +306 road underdogs.
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Brodie will draw back into the Maple Leafs' lineup on Wednesday vs. Tampa Bay.
Brodie was a healthy scratch for Toronto's previous contest but will draw back into the lineup for game 82 vs. Tampa Bay on Wednesday. The 33-year-old has struggled mightily lately and will look to take steps forward in righting the ship before the playoffs. Through 77 games played this season, he has yet to score but has 25 assists, 51 SOG, 40 PIMs and a +17 plus/minus.
Goalie Start
Brossoit will start on Thursday vs. Vancouver.
With the Jets locking in home-ice advantage in their impending first-round matchup against the Colorado Avalanche, they will give Connor Hellebuyck the night off in their final game of the season and turn to Brossoit. The 31-year-old Brossoit has had a terrific season as the Jets' backup, posting a 2.00 GAA and .928 SV% in 22 games (14-5-2).
Del Mastro will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday in Vegas.
Del Mastro will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Jaycob Megna to draw back into the lineup. Del Mastro just recently finished playing his first two NHL games and was held off the scoresheet while averaging 18:35 of ice time.
Martinez will draw back into Vegas' lineup on Tuesday vs. Chicago.
Ben Hutton will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Martinez to re-enter the lineup. Martinez has battled some injuries this season and has been limited to only 53 games, recording 17 points (4G / 13A) and 163 blocks.
Raty has been recalled from the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) on an emergency basis.
Raty was the fifth-round pick of the Coyotes in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. He has yet to play an NHL game and has collected 43 points (14G / 29A) in 43 games with the Tuscon Roadrunners (AHL).
Del Mastro has been reassigned to Rockford (AHL) on Monday.
Del Mastro has played two games for the Blackhawks this season but has spent most of the 2023-24 campaign with the Rockford IceHogs (AHL). The 21-year-old Del Mastro has 37 points (7G / 30A) in 66 games with Rockford.
Teravainen (undisclosed) will not play Sunday in Chicago.
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Nazar will make his NHL debut on Sunday.
Chicago has signed Frank Nazar to a three-year, entry-level ($950,000 AAV) contract and he will join the team immediately.
Goalie Start
Soderblom will start against the Predators on Friday.
The Blackhawks will turn to Soderblom between the pipes for the second time in the last three games. Soderblom entered Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues in relief of Petr Mrazek and saved 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in the losing effort. He has won three of his last six starts. The Blackhawks enter the action on Friday as +218 home underdogs against the Nashville Predators.
Teravainen (undisclosed) will not play in St. Louis on Friday.
Teravainen was one of four late scratches for Friday's game, with Jalen Chatfield, Brett Pesce, and Jordan Staal also missing out. Tony DeAngelo, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Brendan Lemieux, and Scott Morrow will all draw into the Hurricanes' lineup.
Martinez is expected to be a healthy scratch on Friday vs. Minnesota.
Ben Hutton will draw back into the lineup on Friday, making Martinez a healthy scratch. Martinez has battled some injuries this season and has been limited to only 53 games, recording 17 points (4G / 13A) and 163 blocks.
Goalie Start
Soderblom is in the starter's crease at Chicago's morning skate.
The Blackhawks will likely turn to Soderblom between the pipes for the second time in the last three games. Soderblom entered Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues in relief of Petr Mrazek and saved 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in the losing effort. He has won three of his last six starts. The Blackhawks enter the action on Friday as +218 home underdogs against the Nashville Predators.
Goalie Start
Brossoit will start in Dallas on Thursday.
The Jets are riding a four-gaming winning streak and will give Connor Hellebuyck a rest on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. Brossoit has played only one of the last eight games for the Jets but was serviceable in it, saving 25 of 28 shots (.893 SV%) in a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. The Jets enter action as +136 road underdogs.