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Robertson (lower-body) took full part in warmups and is expected to play in Game 1 in Winnipeg.

Robertson has been out since the last game of the season on April 16th due to a lower-body injury but was a full participant in practice on Tuesday and appears set to return for Game 1 on Wednesday. The 25-year-old is expected to draw back into Dallas' third line and will hope to build off a successful regular season campaign, which saw him produce 35 goals and 80 points in 82 games played.

Jason Robertson
Scheifele (undisclosed) took full part in warmups and is expected to play in Game 1 against the Stars.

Scheifele missed the final two games of Winnipeg's opening series with an undisclosed injury but appears set to return for Game 1 vs. Dallas. The 32-year-old was over a point-per-game with six points in the first five games of this year's playoffs before his untimely injury.

Mark Scheifele
Morrissey (upper-body) is not on the ice for warmups and will not play in Game 1 against the Stars.

Morrissey was forced to leave Game 7 of Winnipeg's opening-round series after just 2:09 TOI due to an upper-body injury and was a game-time decision for Game 1 vs. Dallas on Wednesday. The 30-year-old struggled to produce offensively in Winnipeg's opening series, with just three assists and a -5 plus/minus.

Josh Morrissey
Stanley (undisclosed) is not on the ice for warmups and will not play in Game 1 against the Stars.

Stanley missed Winnipeg's final two games of Round 1 with an undisclosed injury but was a game-time decision to return for their opener of Round 2 vs. Dallas on Wednesday. The 26-year-old towering defenseman had one point in his previous 11 games before his injury.

Logan Stanley
Oettinger will start Game 1 in Winnipeg.

Oettinger will hope to build off a great performance in Game 7 against the Avalanche on Saturday. The 26-year-old netminder allowed just two goals on 27 shots as the Stars secured the series clinching victory. Oettinger brings a .911 SV% and a 2.85 GAA through seven post-season games heading into a round two matchup against the President Trophy winners. The Stars enter action on Wednesday as very slight road favourites at -115 on the money line.

Jake Oettinger
Hellebuyck will start Game 1 vs. Dallas on Wednesday.

After struggling tremendously in the 1st round, Connor Hellebuyck bounced back in Game 7 by not allowing a goal for the final 56 minutes, as he led Winnipeg to a series win. The 31-year-old soon-to-be Vezina winner will re-take his place between the pipes for Game 1 on Wednesday vs. Dallas and will hope to build off his ugly 3.85 GAA and .830 SV%. He will host the Dallas Stars, who are coming off a hard-fought seven-game series vs. Colorado.

Connor Hellebuyck
Bobrovsky will start Game 2 in Toronto on Wednesday.

Bobrovsky struggled in Game 1 vs. Toronto after allowing five goals on 30 shots against (.833 SV%) but will look to bounce back on Wednesday for Game 2. The 36-year-old had a sensational regular season campaign, with a 33-19-2 record, 2.44 GAA and .906 SV% across 54 appearances. He will face the surging Toronto Maple Leafs on the road on Wednesday, who are averaging 3.4 goals per game throughout the playoffs.

Sergei Bobrovsky
Robertson (lower-body) will be a game-time decision in Winnipeg for Game 1 on Wednesday.

Robertson has been out since the last game of the season on April 16th due to a lower-body injury but was a full participant in practice on Tuesday and is a game-time decision to return in Winnipeg for Game 1 on Wednesday. The 25-year-old is expected to draw back into Dallas' third line and will hope to build off a successful regular season campaign, which saw him produce 35 goals and 80 points in 82 games played.

Jason Robertson
Heiskanen (knee) will remain out of Dallas' lineup for Game 1 in Winnipeg on Wednesday.

Heiskanen has been a full participant in Dallas' practices but will remain out for Game 1 in Winnipeg on Wednesday due to a knee injury. The 25-year-old star defenseman has not appeared in a game since January 28th, but appears to be on the cusp of a return. In 50 regular-season games, he had five goals and 25 points while averaging 25:10 TOI.

Miro Heiskanen
Jankowski (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Game 2 vs. Washington on Thursday.

Jankowski left Game 1 on Tuesday with an undisclosed injury after just 6:17 TOI and will be a game-time decision for Game 2 in Washington on Tuesday. The 30-year-old depth center has been enjoying his time in Carolina since being acquired at the trade deadline, with eight goals and an assist in 22 games between the regular season and the playoffs.

Mark Jankowski
Scheifele (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Game 1 vs. Dallas on Wednesday.

Scheifele missed the final two games of Winnipeg's opening series with an undisclosed injury but is a game-time decision for Game 1 vs. Dallas after taking part in the morning skate. The 32-year-old was over a point-per-game with six points in the first five games of this year's playoffs before his untimely injury.

Mark Scheifele
Johansson has been signed to a two-year, $2.5 million ($1,250,000 AAV) contract extension.

Tampa Bay has brought back their backup goaltender for two more seasons on Wednesday after they signed the 29-year-old Swede to a two-year, $2.5 million ($1,250,000 AAV) contract extension. The towering netminder was only called up 19 times in 2024-25, and produced a 9-6-3 record with a 3.13 GAA and .895 SV%.

Jonas Johansson
Stanley (undisclosed) returned to practice in a regular practice jersey on Wednesday and is a game-time decision for Game 1.

Stanley missed Winnipeg's final two games of Round 1 with an undisclosed injury and will be a game-time decision to return for their opener of Round 2 vs. Dallas on Wednesday. The 26-year-old towering defenseman had one point in his previous 11 games before his injury and if he is unable to go, Haydn Fleury will remain in the lineup.

Logan Stanley
Morrissey (upper-body) returned to practice in a regular jersey on Wednesday and is a game-time decision for Game 1.

Morrissey was forced to leave Game 7 of Winnipeg's opening-round series after just 2:09 TOI due to an upper-body injury and will be a game-time decision for Game 1 vs. Dallas on Wednesday. The 30-year-old struggled to produce offensively in Winnipeg's opening series, with just three assists and a -5 plus/minus.

Josh Morrissey
Murray will back up for Game 2 vs. Florida on Wednesday.

With Anthony Stolarz (concussion) being ruled out for Game 2 on Wednesday, Matt Murray will serve as Toronto's backup vs. Florida. The 30-year-old spent the majority of his 2024-25 season with the Toronto Marlies (AHL) but did appear in two games with the Maple Leafs during the regular season, struggling with his 1-1-0 record, 3.54 GAA and .879 SV%.

Matt Murray
Stolarz (concussion) has a possibility to return before the end of Round 2.

After a collision with Sam Bennett, Stolarz was pulled from Game 1 due to concussion protocol and will remain out for Game 2 on Wednesday. The 31-year-old is hopeful to return by the end of the series but will have Matt Murray fill in his role in the meantime. Across 7 games played in the playoffs thus far, he has a solid 2.19 GAA and .901 SV%.

Anthony Stolarz
Greer will be a healthy scratch for Game 2 in Toronto on Wednesday.

Greer has appeared in Florida's previous three playoff games but will head to the press box after being replaced by Mackie Samoskevich for Game 2 on Wednesday. Greer enjoyed his best offensive season in 2024-25, with six goals and 17 points in 81 games played, but will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday.

A.J. Greer
Samoskevich is expected to draw back into Florida's lineup for Game 2 in Toronto on Wednesday.

Samoskevich has not appeared in Florida's lineup since Game 3 of their opening-round series vs. Tampa Bay but will draw back into the Panthers' lineup for Game 2 in Toronto on Wednesday. The 22-year-old will replace A.J. Greer on Florida's fourth line. In 72 regular-season games this season, Samoskevich had 15 goals and 31 points in his rookie campaign.

Mackie Samoskevich
Woll will start Game 2 vs. Florida on Wednesday.

With Anthony Stolarz being announced out due to a concussion, Joseph Woll will take over Toronto's crease and will attempt to take a commanding 2-0 series lead as he starts Game 2 on Wednesday vs. Florida. The 26-year-old did not appear in the first round vs. Ottawa but picked up the win in Game 1 with a 17-save relief appearance (.850 SV%). He will host the Florida Panthers, whose offence has been averaging 3.4 goals per game in the playoffs and will welcome back top defensemen Aaron Ekblad from suspension on Wednesday.

Joseph Woll

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