Joe Haggerty: Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm hasnât been ruled out for Game 5. If heâs going to play, heâll need to get medical clearance first.
Walt Ruff: Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod BrindâAmour didnât have an update on goaltender Frederik Andersen and added: âUntil he hits the ice, thereâs nothing we can say.â
Defenseman Brady Skjei was given a maintenance day.
Peter Baugh: Colorado Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemperâs eye was still swollen and he wasnât able to play last night.
Adrian Dater: Avalanche forward Andrew Cogliano missed last nightâs game.
Montreal Canadiens: Goaltender Sam Montembeault had right wrist surgery on May 6th. He is expected to be ready for training camp.
Brooks Bratten: Nashville Predators defenseman Mark Borowiecki missed last nightâs game and remains day-to-day.
Arthur Staple: New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren wasnât able to go last night.
Pens Inside Scoop: Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan said that goaltender Tristan Jarry was on the ice again yesterday and is progressing.
Forward Rickard Rakell skated yesterday in a no-contact jersey and wasnât able to go last night.
Defenseman Brian Dumoulin hasnât started skating yet and remains day-to-day.
- Mike DeFabo: After doing some edge work and positioning, Penguins Jarry took a few shots.
Jeremy Rutherford: St. Louis Blues coach Craig Berube is out for Game 5. Berube said they wanted to see how defensemen Nick Leddy and Robert Bortuzzo are after their morning skate before determining their status for Game 5.
David Alter: Toronto Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe said that defenseman Rasmus Sandin is healthy and would be an option if heâs needed. Heâs been out for a while and with his lack of reps, he may not be at the level to just be inserted into the series.