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Laurent Brossoit will start Game 1 vs. EDM.

Brossoit stopped 29 of 30 shots (.967 SV%) to knock out the Winnipeg Jets in Game 5 in his previous start as Vegas took their opening series easily 4-1. The 30-year-old has been great as a starter for the first time in the playoffs, with his 4-1-0 record, .915 SV% and 2.42 GAA. He will hope to keep Vegas' winning ways going to start the series as they take on Edmonton, who finished the regular season first in the NHL in goals (3.96).

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Lauren Brossoit will start Game 4 Monday vs. Winnipeg.

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).

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Laurent Brossoit will start Thursday vs. Winnipeg.

Brossoit allowed four goals on 30 shots (.867 SV%) in an ugly 5-1 opening series loss to Winnipeg Tuesday and will start Game 2 Thursday. The 30-year-old was incredible during his short 11-game showing this season, with his 7-0-3 record, 2.17 GAA and .927 SV%. He will hope for much better results as he takes on the Winnipeg Jets at home Thursday, who was 10th best in the NHL in goals allowed (2.73) this season.

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Brossoit will start Game 1 vs. The Jets.

Brossoit missed the first few months of the season before going 8-11-3 with a. 2.72 GAA and .909 SV% in 23 AHL games. Following injuries to Logan Thompson and Adin Hill, Brossoit was recalled to the NHL and did not lose in regulation, going 7-0-3 with a 2.17 GAA and .927 SV%. Tuesday will be his first career playoff start.

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Drew Helleson has been reassigned to San Diego (AHL).

Helleson had a goal, four SOG, and two PIMs through three games with Anaheim but has been reassigned to San Diego (AHL) for the remainder of their season. The 22-year-old returns to San Deigo (AHL), where he had five goals, 13 assists, 50 PIMs and a -18 plus/minus through 63 games earlier this season.

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Brossoit will start Thursday in Seattle.

Brossoit stopped 20 of 21 shots (.952 SV%) for his fourth-straight win as he beat the Seattle Kraken in his previous start. The 30-year-old has been a revelation since returning from injury in late March, with his 6-0-3 record, 2.29 GAA and .923 SV%. He takes on the Seattle Kraken, who had a five-game winning streak snapped by a 4-1 loss to Vegas last game.

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Husso will start Thursday in Tampa.

Husso was pulled after allowing three goals on five shots (.400 SV%) in just 12:10 TOI for his third-straight loss as Dallas rocked him in his previous start. The 28-year-old started the year off strong but has greatly fizzled out recently, leading to his 26-21-7 record, .896 SV% and 3.09 GAA. He takes on the Tampa Bay Lightning, who are in the middle of a four-game losing skid but are still eighth in the NHL in goals per game (3.4).

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Brossoit led the Golden Knights onto the ice for warmups.

Brossoit stopped 30 of 32 shots (.938 SV%) for his third-straight win as he beat the Los Angeles Kings in his previous start. The 30-year-old has been sensational during his short eight-game showing so far this season, with his 5-0-3 record, 2.44 GAA and .921 SV%. He takes on the Seattle Kraken, who is in the middle of a five-game winning streak and are third in the NHL in goals per game (3.59).

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Brossoit was the first goalie off the ice at the Golden Knights morning skate.

Brossoit stopped 30 of 32 shots (.938 SV%) for his third-straight win as he beat the Los Angeles Kings in his previous start. The 30-year-old has been sensational during his short eight-game showing so far this season, with his 5-0-3 record, 2.44 GAA and .921 SV%. He takes on the Seattle Kraken, who is in the middle of a five-game winning streak and are third in the NHL in goals per game (3.59).

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Nesterenko (illness) will be back in the Ducks lineup on Tuesday.

Nesterenko missed the Ducks' previous game vs. Colorado due to an illness but will be back in the lineup Tuesday as they take on Vancouver. The 21-year-old has a goal, 16 SOG, and a -3 plus/minus through seven games this season prior to his illness.

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Dostal will start Tuesday vs. the Canucks.

Dostal allowed five goals on 46 shots (.891 SV%) for his fifth-straight loss as he was beaten in overtime by the Colorado Avalanche in his last start. The 22-year-old has struggled alongside the weak surrounding roster, with his 4-9-3 record, 3.82 GAA and .900 SV%. He will take on the Vancouver Canucks, who have lost five of their last seven games after a 3-0 loss to Los Angeles Monday.

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Husso will start Monday vs. the Stars.

Husso allowed five goals on 28 shots (.821 SV%) for his fifth-loss in six games as he was beaten easily by the Pittsburgh Penguins his last time out. The 28-year-old has had a very up-and-down first season in Detroit, with his 26-20-7 record, 3.05 GAA and .898 SV%. He takes on the Dallas Stars, who have won three straight and are seventh in the NHL in goals per game (3.41).

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Husso is in the starter's crease at the Red WIngs morning skate.

Husso allowed five goals on 28 shots (.821 SV%) for his fifth-loss in six games as he was beaten easily by the Pittsburgh Penguins his last time out. The 28-year-old has had a very up-and-down first season in Detroit, with his 26-20-7 record, 3.05 GAA and .898 SV%. He takes on the Dallas Stars, who have won three straight and are seventh in the NHL in goals per game (3.41).

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