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Lazar will be a healthy scratch for Game 7 vs. the Rangers.
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Sprong (undisclosed) is expected to play in Game 1 in Colorado.
Sprong finished his 2022-23 season with 21 goals, 25 assists, 147 SOG, 14 PIMs and a +13 plus/minus through 66 games and is expected to play in Game 1 Tuesday vs. Colorado after being a game-time decision originally due to an undisclosed injury. The 26-year-old brings three games of NHL playoff experience to the Kraken, as he picked up an assist and 11 SOG with the Washington Capitals in 2020-21.
Erik Kallgren has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL) to be Toronto's third goalie for the playoffs.
With Matt Murray still recovering from a concussion, Erik Kallgren has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL) as the Maple Leafs' third goaltender on the playoff roster. The 26-year-old appeared in 10 games for the Maple Leafs this season, posting a 3-2-4 record, with a .898 GAA and 2.67 GAA during his brief stint with the club early in the season.
Sprong is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury; considered questionable for Game 1.
Sprong finished his 2022-23 season with 21 goals, 25 assists, 147 SOG, 14 PIMs and a +13 plus/minus through 66 games but is considered questionable for Game 1 Tuesday vs. Colorado due to an undisclosed injury. The 26-year-old brings three games of NHL playoff experience to the Kraken, as he picked up an assist and 11 SOG with the Washington Capitals in 2020-21.
MacDermid will draw into the Avalanche lineup on Friday.
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Erik Haula is expected to draw back into the Devils' lineup Thursday vs. Washington.
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Curtis Lazar will draw back into the Devils' lineup Thursday vs. Washington.
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Luke Hughes will be in the Devils' lineup Thursday vs. Washington.
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Ondrej Palat will be out Thursday vs. Washington (rest).
Erik Haula will miss Tuesday due to an undisclosed injury.
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Hughes will make his NHL debut on Tuesday.
Hughes had 10 goals, 38 assists, 26 PIMs and a +24 plus/minus through 39 games played with the University of Michigan (NCAA) this season and will make his NHL debut Tuesday vs. Buffalo. The 19-year-old was the Devils' 2021 first-overall pick (4th overall).
Stefan Noesen will play Monday after being a game-time decision (lower body).
Stefan Noesen will be a game-time decision Monday (lower-body).
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Markstrom will start Monday vs. the Predators.
Markstrom allowed two goals on 33 shots (.939 SV%) for his second loss in three games as he was defeated by Vancouver in overtime in his last start. The 33-year-old has had a season to forget in 2022-23, with his 23-21-11 record, 2.94 GAA and .892 SV%. He takes on the Nashville Predators, who've won two of their last three games but are 28th in the NHL in goals per game (2.71).
Goalie Start
Markstrom led the Flames onto the ice for warmups.
Haula (undisclosed) is not on the ice for warmups; will not play Saturday.
Noesen (lower-body) is day-to-day, will not play Saturday.
The Devils have signed Luke Hughes to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Jonas Siegenthaler is expected to be a healthy scratch Thursday vs. Columbus.
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Jacob Markstrom starts Wednesday vs. Winnipeg.
Markstrom allowed four goals on 23 shots (.826 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he was beaten by the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday. The 33-year-old has had a horrific 2022-23 season, with his 22-21-10 record, 3.00 GAA and .889 SV%. He takes on the Winnipeg Jets in a battle for the final playoff spot, who has won their last two games and are 21st in the NHL in both shots per game (30.4) and goals per game (3.01).