Arvidsson (upper body) left Sunday's game and will not return.
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Manson (upper body) will not play in Game Four.
Manson was limited to only 4:57 time-on-ice in Colorado's 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings in Game Three on Thursday, exiting due to an upper-body injury. Avs' Head Coach Jared Bednar has not provided much insight into Manson's injury, but he will not play in Game Four. The 34-year-old defenseman has two assists and 10 hits through three games this postseason.
Bowman has been recalled from Henderson (AHL).
Connelly has been recalled from Henderson (AHL).
Goalie Start
Lyon will start in Game Four.
Lyon struggled towards the end of the regular season, but has been tremendous since taking over for Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen late in Game Two, and will return to the crease for a second consecutive start. The Sabres will try to take a commanding 3-1 series lead on Sunday, entering Game Four as +106 road underdogs.
Goalie Start
Swayman will start in Game Four.
Swayman has been outstanding through three games this postseason, boasting an impressive 2.38 GAA and .931 SV%, but finds himself in a 2-1 series deficit against the Buffalo Sabres. The Bruins enter Game Four as -117 home favourites.
Andrae (upper body) is expected to return for Game 5.
Juulsen is expected to be a healthy scratch in Game 5.
Line Change
Bump is expected to draw into the lineup in Game 5.
Michkov is expected to be a healthy scratch in Game 5.
Carlile is expected to be a healthy scratch for Game 4.
Carlile played in the last two games, replacing the injured Charle-Edouard D'Astous, but it looks like he'll be replaced by Maxwell Crozier in the lineup for Game 4. Carlile was minus-2 in 11;20 TOI in Game 3.
Crozier is expected to draw into the lineup for Game 4.
Crozier has been a healthy scratch for the first three games of the series but he is expected to replace Declan Carlile in the lineup for Game 4. Crozier, who had 10 points (1G / 9A) in 35 games this season, will be playing for the first time since April 15th.
D'Astous (undisclosed) will not play in Game 4.
D'Astous has been out since Game 1, but head coach Jon Cooper said that he should be "day-to-day" after Game 4, so he's nearing a return to the lineup. D'Astous' replacement Declan Carlile, has not registered a point and a minus-3 rating in two games.
Nikishin was diagnosed with a concussion during Game 4 in Ottawa.
Nikishin had to be helped off the ice after getting crushed by Tyler Kleven. He returned with the team to Raleigh where he will continue the NHL’s protocol for a safe return to play. Nikishin is questionable to play in Game 1 of Round 2.
Brazeau will be a healthy scratch for Game 4 vs. Philadelphia.
With Pittsburgh desperate to keep their season alive, Justin Brazeau will be a healthy scratch for Game 4 vs. Philadelphia as Elmer Soderblom re-enters the Penguins' lineup. The 28-year-old has only appeared in one game this postseason despite picking up 17 goals and 34 points in 64 games played during the regular season.
Soderblom will draw back into PIttsburgh's lineup for Game 4 vs. Philadelphia.
Clifton will be a healthy scratch for Game 4 vs. Philadelphia.
Soloyov will draw back into Pittsburgh's lineup for Game 4.
Lundkvist (upper-body) left Game 4 and did not return.
Lundkvist took a scary skate high in the second period and was forced to leave Game 4 vs. Dallas. The 25-year-old has enjoyed an impressive playoffs so far, with two assists through four games played.
Dickinson (undisclosed) is hopeful to return for Game 4 vs. Anaheim.
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