Pickard will be making his first career playoff start in Game 4 following Stuart Skinner's struggles in the first three games of the series. Pickard had the best season of his career, going 20-12-7 with a 2.45 GAA and .909 SV% in 23 games (20 starts).
Bobrovsky allowed two goals on 18 shots in the Panthers' win in Boston in Game 4. After a shaky start in Game 1, Bobrovsky has won three in a row while only allowing five goals on 50 shots (.900 SV%). Overall in the postseason, he's gone 7-2 with an .892 SV% and 0.5 Goals Saved Above Expected.
Under the terms of the joint program, Nichushkin will be suspended without pay for a minimum of six months and then will be eligible to apply for reinstatement.
Andersen allowed two goals on 25 shots in the Hurricanes' Game 4 win vs. the Rangers. Andersen has allowed at least three goals in all three starts in the series while posting an .874 SV%.
Chytil missed Game 4 with an undisclosed illness but his availability for Monday's morning skate suggests he could be back at some point in the series. Don't expect him to suit up in Game 5.
