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Point took a hard hit from Morgan Reilly in Game 3 which caused him to miss a period of the second period and will now be a game-time decision for Game 4 but is expected to play as a whole. The 27-year-old has two goals, three points, 13 SOG, two PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through three games in the Lightning's opening series.

Shesterkin stopped 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) for his first loss of the post season as he was downed in overtime by the New Jersey Devils last game. The 27-year-old reigning Vezina Trophy winner has been remarkable in the playoffs this year, with his 2-1-0 record, 1.26 GAA and .950 SV%. He will hope for a more positive result as he takes on New Jersey Monday, who ranked fourth in the NHL in goals per game (3.52) and shot per game (34.4).

Steen did not see any NHL playoff action despite the call-up and will head back to Providence (AHL) on Monday after being reassigned. Steen played in 64 games with Providence during the season, picking up 14 goals, 31 points and 34 PIMs.

Georgiev allowed four goals on 29 shots (.862 SV%) but still picked up his second-straight victory as he propelled Colorado to a 2-1 series lead after a 6-4 win in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been shaky this post-season compared to his strong regular season, with his 2-1-0 record, 2.02 GAA and .898 SV%. He will look to pick up a third consecutive victory over Seattle Monday, who finished the regular season fourth in the NHL in goals per game (3.52).

Grubauer allowed five goals on 33 shots (.848 SV%) as he dropped his second-straight contest to the Colorado Avalanche in Game 3 Saturday. The 31-year-old has been very solid through three starts in the playoffs this year, even though he is 1-2-0 he has a .917 SV% and 3.06 GAA. He will look to slow down the high-flying Colorado Avalanche, who finished eighth in the NHL in shots per game (33.3) and 10th in goals (3.34).

Ehlers has been out since April 11th due to an upper-body injury and will not dress for Game 4 as he continues to mend his ailment. The 27-year-old's asence creates a massive hole in the Jets' lineup, as he had 12 goals, 38 points, 132 SOG, 11 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 45 games during the regular season.

Brossoit allowed four goals on 34 shots (.882 SV%) but still escaped with his second straight win as the Golden Knights downed the Jets in overtime 5-4 in Game 3. The 30-year-old has been so-so starting for the first time in a playoff series, with his 2-1-0 record, 2.97 GAA and .897 SV%. He will hope to keep Vegas' winning ways going as he takes on the Jets, who were 21st in the NHL in both goals per game (3.0) and shots per game (30.3).

Geekie missed Game 3 due to the birth of his child but will draw back into the Kraken's top-six Monday for Game 4 after taking morning rushes. The 24-year-old has a goal, three SOG, and a +2 plus/minus through the first two games of the series and will make addition to the Kraken's lineup after taking 14+ shifts in both of the first two games.

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.

Rittich has yet to see any time in this years Stanly Cup Playoffs as he's backed up Connor Hellebuyck but will now be forced to miss Game 4 as he deals with a lower-body issue. The 30-year-old is coming off a 9-8-1 record, 2.67 GAA and .901 SV% during the regular season.

Andersen has not dressed for the Hurricanes' previous three games due to an undisclosed injury but is expected to dress for Game 5 Tuesday. The 33-year-old has 27 career NHL playoff wins but will head into a backup role as Antti Raanta has led Carolina to a 3-1 series lead.

Drury left Game 4 on Sunday after just two shifts and 1:20 TOI due to an upper-body injury and will be a game-time decision for Game 5 Tuesday. The 23-year-old is considered day-to-day for the time being and has yet to pick up a point in four playoff games so far, with 6 SOG, 10 PIMs and a -1 plus/minus.

Stanley had a goal, two assists, 11 SOG, 21 PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through 19 games during the regular season and will make his 2022-23 playoff debut Monday in Game 4. He will take the spot of Josh Morrisey (injury) who is out for the remainder of the first round.