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Jonas Brodin • D • Wild

Jonas Brodin Out for Games 1 and 2 Against Colorado

Jonas Brodin did not travel with the Minnesota Wild to Colorado. Brodin will not play on Sunday night or Tuesday night versus the Avalanche. Brodin has battled several injuries this season while missing a total of 20 regular season contests. Brodin suffered a lower body injury during Game 5 against the Dallas Stars. He tried to come back against Colorado but the earliest anyone expects him back is over the weekend. Brodin had four goals and 14 assists during the regular season. He added an assist over five playoff starts. Brodin's chances of playing in Game are very much up in the air.

4 hours ago

Joel Eriksson Ek • C • Wild

Joel Eriksson Ek Will Miss First Two Games of Colorado Series

Joel Eriksson Ek did not travel to Colorado on Sunday. His lower body injury will cause him to miss at least the first two games of the series against the Avalanche. The hope is that the extra rest between Games 2 and 3 will be a huge asset. Eriksson Ek got banged up and had not been quite right the last two games of the Dallas series. Almost an extra week's worth of rest could prove extremely valuable. It does seem that Eriksson Ek is likely to return for Game 3 on Saturday but do not be so sure. After all, injuries often take a life of their own in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

5 hours ago

Joel Kiviranta • LW • Avalanche

Joel Kiviranta Remains Out of the Lineup Versus Minnesota

Joel Kiviranta will not be able to return on Sunday night against the Minnesota Wild. He did not skate over the weekend at all and had already missed two games. For a day-to-day issue, missing skates is crucial in determining the status of a player. Kiviranta's next chance to play is on Tuesday in Game 2. If he cannot go then, the Colorado left winger would then potentially be a question mark to travel to Minnesota. Also, there is no guarantee Kiviranta would get in the lineup. The fourth-liner had three goals and six assists in 51 games during the regular season.

5 hours ago

Josh Manson • D • Avalanche

Josh Manson Out for Game 1 Against Minnesota

Josh Manson got through an entire practice on Saturday unscathed. However, that was not enough as the Colorado defenseman will not play in Game 1 against the Minnesota Wild. Manson has not played since aggravating an injury on April 23rd against the Los Angeles Kings. Many hoped the injury was not that serious but it is significant enough. Manson had two assists in three games but his physical presence will be missed against the Wild on Sunday night. The next chance he will have to return is Tuesday night. The concern is that the upper body issue is not really a day-to-day problem like Jared Bednar insists.

5 hours ago

Victor Hedman • D • Lightning

Victor Hedman Will Not Play Sunday Versus Montreal

Victor Hedman gave Tampa Bay fans and fantasy playoff players a glimmer of brief hope on Sunday. However, Jon Cooper simply said no when asked if Hedman would return against the Montreal Canadiens. Hedman will be given more time to get into game shape. It had been a brutal season for the former Norris Trophy winner. He had missed 49 games and only had 17 points in 33 contests with one goal. Tampa Bay arguably has gained back the momentum in the series which may be good news as Hedman still does not appear 100%.

7 hours ago

Noah Dobson • D • Canadiens

Noah Dobson Will Play Against Tampa Bay on Sunday

Noah Dobson will play in his first playoff game this Sunday evening against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Montreal Canadiens defenseman provided a huge spark during the regular season. Dobson scored 12 goals and racked up 47 points over 80 contests. Dobson provided a steady mentorship of Lane Hutson. The defenseman getting back in the lineup allows Montreal to set a regular lineup against Tampa Bay for the first time all series. Dobson may not be quite 100% but even 80 or 90 percent is better than most teams' second of third best defenseman.

7 hours ago

Mike Reilly • D • Hurricanes

Mike Reilly Delivers Two Assists in Game 1 Win

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Mike Reilly impressed during his 2026 postseason debut on Saturday night, contributing two assists in a 3-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Reilly took Alexander Nikishin's (concussion) spot in the lineup and already had a multi-assist game within the first 7:30 of the first period, setting up Logan Stankoven and Jackson Blake. He set a franchise record for the quickest two points by a defenseman to start a playoff career. Nikishin was considered a game-time decision for Saturday, so he will be available sooner rather than later. Still, with his savvy playmaking in Game 1, Reilly might have earned himself a longer stay in the lineup.

18 hours ago

Logan Stankoven • C • Hurricanes

Logan Stankoven Establishes New Franchise Record With Five-Game Goal Streak

Carolina Hurricanes forward Logan Stankoven carried his hot form from Round 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs into the second-round opener, scoring twice in a 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. The 23-year-old became the first player in franchise history to record a five-game postseason goal streak. This has been a special playoff campaign for Stankoven, but it hasn't been entirely unexpected. He was also highly productive in the final weeks of the regular season. Since March 31, Stankoven has scored in 10 of his 13 appearances, totaling 18 points (13 goals, five assists). The run includes six goals and one assist in five playoff games. Unless Philadelphia contains Stankoven, this series could end in a hurry.

18 hours ago

Frederik Andersen • G • Hurricanes

Frederik Andersen Records Second Postseason Shutout

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen recorded his second shutout of this postseason on Saturday, neutralizing the Philadelphia Flyers with 19 saves in a 3-0 Game 1 victory. The veteran netminder appears to have saved all his shutouts for the playoffs, having finished without one in 35 regular-season appearances. He has started the postseason brilliantly, winning all five starts while allowing 0.90 goals with a .961 save percentage. Overall, Andersen has collected four shutouts with the Hurricanes, tying Cam Ward for the most in franchise history. Based on his current form, Andersen looks set to become the sole record holder very soon.

18 hours ago

Radko Gudas • D • Ducks

Ducks Hope to See Radko Gudas Return During Second Round

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (lower body) is expected to return to action during the team's second-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune. "I would hopefully expect him to be ready at some point in the series. When I say that, sooner would be better," Ducks head coach Joel Quenneville said Saturday. Gudas skated on his own Saturday, so he still has some boxes to tick before being available for selection. In the first-round matchup against Edmonton, Gudas appeared only in Game 1. Drew Helleson has been his replacement on the blue line, though he has been limited to 8:32 of ice time per game.

18 hours ago

Josh Manson • D • Avalanche

Josh Manson Day-to-Day Ahead of Game 1 Against Wild

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (upper body) is day-to-day ahead of Game 1 against the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, Bailey Curtis of DNVR Sports reports. He has been nursing an upper-body injury since being hurt on April 23 against the Los Angeles Kings. Overall, the first round went well for Manson, who managed two assists and 10 hits in three games. If Manson remains unavailable on Sunday, Nick Blankenburg will stay in the lineup after logging 12:35 as his replacement in last weekend's Game 4 against the Kings.

18 hours ago

Joel Kiviranta • LW • Avalanche

Joel Kiviranta Considered Day-to-Day

Colorado Avalanche left wing Joel Kiviranta (undisclosed) is day-to-day, Bailey Curtis of DNVR Sports reports. Kiviranta didn't play in the last two games of Colorado's first-round sweep against the Los Angeles Kings and hasn't been practicing. If he doesn't progress well enough, Kiviranta will be forced to sit out a third consecutive game on Sunday against the Minnesota Wild. Ross Colton has played during Kiviranta's absence. But he has averaged only 10:33 of ice time in two appearances this postseason and could be scratched once Kiviranta is ready to return.

18 hours ago

Joel Eriksson Ek • C • Wild

Joel Eriksson Ek Questionable for Game 1 Against Avalanche

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) is questionable for Game 1 against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday. The Swedish forward sustained a lower-body injury against Dallas on Thursday and didn't take part in Saturday's practice. Eriksson Ek had a productive opening-round series, notching three goals and five points with a plus-seven rating in six games. He led his team with a 56.4 faceoff-winning percentage. Bobby Brink, who was a healthy scratch on Thursday, could re-enter the lineup for Sunday's game if Eriksson Ek can't play.

18 hours ago

Owen Tippett • RW • Flyers

Owen Tippett Unlikely to Play Saturday

Philadelphia Flyers winger Owen Tippett (undisclosed) is considered doubtful for Game 1 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports. The 27-year-old has been banged up in the postseason and didn't practice on Friday. After Saturday's morning skate, he put in extra work with those likely to be healthy scratches for Game 1. During the first-round series against Pittsburgh, Tippett was limited to two points (one goal, one assist) and nine SOG over six games. Players such as Matvei Michkov and Alex Bump may see more ice time on Saturday if Tippett doesn't play.

Yesterday

Jonas Brodin • D • Wild

Jonas Brodin to Miss Game 1 Against Avalanche

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) won't be available for Game 1 against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday. He hasn't traveled with the team and will miss a second consecutive game due to a lower-body injury. Jeff Petry took Brodin's spot in the lineup in Game 6 against the Dallas Stars. On Saturday, Wild head coach John Hynes didn't say if he would remain in the lineup. Even if he plays, Petry isn't expected to make a significant impact. He logged only 7:13 of ice time in his 2026 postseason debut and didn't record any counting stats.

Yesterday

Nikita Zadorov • D • Bruins

Nikita Zadorov Played Through Torn MCL in Playoffs

Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov (knee) was seriously hurt during the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Conor Ryan of Boston.com reports. "I tore my MCL in Game 3. Fully torn off the bone. I played on it a little bit," Zadorov said after Friday's Game 6 loss to Buffalo. Remarkably, Zadorov still averaged 21:27 of ice time per game after being injured. It's unclear how much recovery time Zadorov will need, though he'll almost certainly spend a significant part of the offseason rehabbing his knee. The Russian blue-liner had his second year in Boston this season, finishing with 22 points (two goals, 20 assists), 107 SOG, 102 blocks, and 196 hits.

Yesterday

Connor McDavid • C • Oilers

Connor McDavid Played With Fractured Foot Against Ducks

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid played through a fracture in the foot and ankle area in Round 1 against the Anaheim Ducks, head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed on Saturday. He was injured in Game 2 of the series and wasn't able to play at his best, though McDavid tallied six points (one goal, five assists) over six games in the series. According to Knoblauch, third-line center Jason Dickinson also dealt with a similar injury. In 2026-27, McDavid will start a new two-year, $25 million contract. The Oilers captain is determined to bring the Stanley Cup to Edmonton. "I want to win and I want to win here in Edmonton," McDavid said. "That's my focus."

Yesterday

Alexander Nikishin • D • Hurricanes

Alexander Nikishin a Game-Time Call Saturday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin (concussion) is a game-time decision on Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. He reportedly has one more test to pass to clear the NHL's concussion protocol. Nikishin sustained his concussion last Saturday in Game 4 against the Ottawa Senators. He wore a regular jersey at Friday's practice, a good sign that he will be available for the second-round opener. In Round 1, Nikishin failed to register a point but contributed five blocks and six hits in four games. He's filling a third-pairing role on defense and skating with the second power-play unit.

Yesterday

Nikolaj Ehlers • LW • Hurricanes

Nikolaj Ehlers Expected to Play Saturday

Carolina Hurricanes winger Nikolaj Ehlers (lower body) is expected to play in Game 1 against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. A week ago, Ehlers was unavailable for Carolina's series-clinching victory over Ottawa due to a lower-body injury. In three games against the Senators, he recorded one assist and seven SOG. On Saturday night, Ehlers is expected to skate on the third line with Jordan Staal and Jordan Martinook. He should also reclaim his spot on the first power-play unit. The Danish veteran tallied 29 of his 71 points during the regular season with the man advantage.

Yesterday

Dylan Holloway • LW • Blues

Dylan Holloway Signs Five-Year Extension With Blues

St. Louis Blues forward Dylan Holloway signed a five-year, $38.75 million contract extension on Friday. He was headed for restricted free agency before agreeing to a new deal with the Blues, who acquired him via an offer sheet from the Edmonton Oilers in 2024. Holloway has been a great fit in St. Louis, though health issues affected his 2025-26 campaign. He made only 59 appearances, recording 22 goals and 51 points. Since joining the Blues, Holloway has averaged 0.84 points and 2.16 hits per game, making him a valuable fantasy option across many formats.

2 days ago

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