Mcnabb hasn't played since Game 4 of Round 1 vs. Winnipeg due to an upper-body injury but is expected to return to the Golden Knights lineup for Game 1 vs. Edmonton after being the first skater on the ice for morning skate. The 32-year-old has yet to pick up a point in the playoffs but has six SOG, two PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through four games prior to his injury.
Schmid was perfect in the Devils' Game 7 victory over the New York Rangers, stopping all 31 shots when it mattered most for his second shutout of the opening series. The 22-year-old looks near impossible to beat at the moment, with his 4-1-0 record, 1.38 GAA and .951 SV%. He'll hope to continue his post-season success as he takes on Carolina Wednesday, who finished the regular season third in the NHL in shots per game (34.8).
Schmid allowed five goals on 29 shots (.828 SV%) for his first loss of the series in Game 6 as the New York Rangers forced Game 7 with a 5-2 defeat last game. The 22-year-old has been a revelation for the Devils' in the playoffs, taking over the starters' crease mid-series and going 3-1-0 with a .937 SV% and 1.72 GAA. He will be trying to close the series out in a crucial Game 7 on Monday, as he faces the New York Rangers, who finished the regular season 12th in the NHL in goals per game (3.33).
Schmid was sensational in Game 3, stopping 35 of 36 shots (.972 SV%) in his first career NHL playoff appearance as he led the Devils to a 2-1 overtime victory. The 22-year-old rookie has been sensational when called upon by the Devils all season, as he had a 9-5-2 record, 2.13 GAA and .922 SV% during the regular season. He takes on the New York Rangers, who ended the regular season 12th in the NHL in goals per game (3.33) and have scored 11 goals in three games in this opening series.
Schmid was sensational in Game 3, stopping 35 of 36 shots (.972 SV%) in his first career NHL playoff appearance as he led the Devils to a 2-1 overtime victory. The 22-year-old rookie has been sensational when called upon by the Devils all season, as he had a 9-5-2 record, 2.13 GAA and .922 SV% during the regular season. He takes on the New York Rangers, who ended the regular season 12th in the NHL in goals per game (3.33) and have scored 11 goals in three games in this opening series.
Stone has been out since January 12th due to a back injury and has been activated off the long-term injured reserve and is expected to play Tuesday vs. Winnipeg. The 30-year-old finished his 2022-23 regular season with 17 goals, 38 points, 113 SOG, 10 PIMs and a +11 plus/minus through 43 games prior to the injury.
Howden has six goals, seven assists, 53 SOG, 55 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 54 games played but will miss game 82 vs. Seattle for the birth of his child. The 25-year-old is expected back in time for the playoffs next week.
Schmid was 11-7-4 with a .905 SV% and 2.62 GAA with the Utica Comets (AHL) and has been recalled and placed on the Devils' active roster Thursday. The 22-year-old returns to New Jersey, where he has been incredibly successful in previous callups, with his 8-5-2 record, 2.24 GAA and .918 SV%.
Theodore has been out since March 28th due to an undisclosed injury but will draw back into the Golden Knights' lineup Thursday vs. Seattle. The 27-year-old has eight goals, 33 assists, 134 SOG, 18 PIMs and a +17 plus/minus through 54 games played this season prior to his injury.
Eichel has missed the Golden Knights' previous two games due to a lower-body injury but will return to the lineup Thursday vs. Seattle. The 26-year-old has 27 goals, 38 assists, 221 SOG, four PIMs and a +25 plus/minus through 66 games before his injury.
Marner missed Toronto's previous game due to rest related reasons but will draw back into Toronto's lineup for game 82 as he attempts to reach the century mark in points for the first time in his seven-year career. The 25-year-old has 30 goals, 69 assists, 195 SOG, 28 PIMs and a +18 plus/minus through 79 games this season.
Hart allowed three goals on 18 shots (.833 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he was handed the defeat by the New York Islanders in his last start. The 24-year-old has had an up-and-down season yet again in Philadelphia, with his 21-23-10 record, 2.94 GAA and .907 SV%. He will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have lost seven of their last eight games and are 30th in the NHL in goals per game (2.59).
