NHL Hockey Player News
Unlike the first two games, Malkin took part in line rushes and power-play work during the morning skate, so it looks like he will play in Game 3 vs. the Islanders. Malkin was on PP1 and centred the second line with Jason Zucker and Kasperi Kapanen on his wings.
Romanov will be a surprise scratch for Game 1 of the postseason, as the Canadiens go with Jon Merrill on the third pairing. In addition to Romanov, Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Cole Caufield will both be scratched as well.
Caufield will be a surprise scratch for Game 1 of the postseason, as the Canadiens go with a more veteran lineup. In addition to Caufield, Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Alexander Romanov will both be scratched as well.
Kotkaniemi will be a surprise scratch for Game 1 of the postseason, as the Canadiens go with Phillip Danault, Nick Suzuki, Eric Staal and Jake Evans down the middle. In addition to Kotkaniemi, Cole Caufield and Alexander Romanov will both scratched as well.
Nash was acquired from the Blue Jackets ahead of the NHL's trade deadline and is set to make his debut on Thursday. Nash will serve as the Maple Leafs' No.3 centre and will most likely be called upon to take a lot of the D-zone faceoffs.
Bogosian has been out since April 20th but will play in Game 1 vs. the Canadiens. It's unclear who Bogosian will replace but it will likely be Travis Dermott.