Stralman (lower-body) will not play in Game 2.
Stralman took part in the Lightning's morning skate but will not be available for Game 2 vs. the Blue Jackets. Jan Rutta will remain in the lineup with Stralman sidelined.
Boston Bruins News
Goalie Start
Rask will start Game 1 vs. the Maple Leafs.
Stralman (lower-body) is “improving” but is not expected to play in Game 1.
Stralman participated in the final two games of the regular season but missed Monday’s practice with a lower-body injury. Head coach Jon Cooper said that Stralman is improving but is “still not ready to go quite yet.” Jan Rutta is expected to play as the Lightning’s sixth defenseman in Game 1.
Goalie Start
Korpisalo will start Saturday in Ottawa.
Line Change
Stralman is scratched Saturday in Boston.
Goalie Start
Rask will start Saturday afternoon vs. the Lightning.
Line Change
McAvoy will be rested Thursday in Minnesota.
The Bruins have clinched home-ice advantage in the first-round of the playoffs so they will sit four key players to give them some rest. McAvoy will be joined by David Krejci, Brad Marchand and Zdeno Chara.
Line Change
Krejci will be rested Thursday in Minnesota.
The Bruins have clinched home-ice advantage in the first-round of the playoffs so they will sit four key players to give them some rest. Krejci will be joined by Zdeno Chara, Brad Marchand and Charlie McAvoy.
Line Change
Lindholm is expected to be scratched on Wednesday.
The Flames have clinched a roster spot and it looks like Lindholm will be the latest forward to be rested. Matthew Tkachuk is expected to replace him in the lineup and Austin Czarnik will skate on the first line.
Goalie Start
Rask led the Bruins onto the ice for warmups.
Rask gave up three goals on 22 shots in the Bruins loss to the Panthers on Saturday. Rask is expected to start Tuesday and Thursday before receiving the final game of the regular season on Saturday off. The Bruins are hoping that Rask, who is 2-4-0 with a 3.32 GAA and .865 SV% in his last six, can re-discover his form ahead of the playoffs.
Stralman (lower-body) is expected to draw into the Lightning lineup on Tuesday.
Stralman has been out since March 5th with a lower-body injury but is expected to replace Cameron Gaunce on Tuesday. The Lightning want to get the veteran into a few games before the playoffs, so look for him to skate with Jan Rutta in Montreal.
Goalie Start
Rask will start Saturday vs. the Panthers.
Goalie Start
Korpisalo will start Thursday in Edmonton.
Zacha (upper-body) will return to the Devils lineup for the first time since February 15th.
Goalie Start
Rask will start Thursday in New Jersey.
Pastrnak (thumb) is on the ice for warmups; is expected to play vs. the Islanders.
Line Change
Lettieri will draw into the Rangers lineup on Tuesday.
Goalie Start
Rask will start Tuesday against the Islanders.