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The Penguins final game of the season is on Thursday against the Washington Capitals and it's unclear if Hayes will be ready to draw into the lineup. The 32-year-old Hayes is averaging 12:03 time-on-ice and has 23 points (13G / 10A) in 64 games this season.

Robertson left the game after a collision with Michael McCarron and was unable to return. It's unclear at this time whether this is simply a precautionary measure or if Robertson's status for Game 1 of the playoffs is truly in jeopardy.

Hamilton has not played since suffering a lower-body injury in early March and was anticipated to miss the remainder of the season, but will draw into the lineup for game 82 on Wednesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The talented defenseman will provide a huge spark for the Devils heading into the postseason. He has 40 points (9G / 31A) in 63 games this season, including 15 points on the powerplay.

Rutta recently returned from an injury that kept him out of the lineup for nearly three months, but returned to the sidelines with a lower-body injury after only playing two games. He is expected to re-enter the lineup for San Jose's season finale on Wednesday. The 34-year-old Rutta is averaging 17:05 time-on-ice and has nine points (3G / 6A) in 53 games this season.

Ostapchuk has been sidelined since suffering an injury on Sunday and is not likely to play in the Sharks' season finale but is hopeful to be ready for the AHL playoffs. The 21-year-old Ostapchuk is averaging 9:25 time-on-ice and has four points (1G / 3A) in 56 games this season.

Bordeleau is day-to-day and will not play Sharks' final game of the season, but is expected to be ready for the AHL playoffs. The 23-year-old Bordeleau has 38 points (14G / 24A) in 59 games with the San Jose Barracuda (AHL) this season.

Thompson has been sidelined since suffering an injury on Sunday and is not likely to play in the Sharks' season finale but is hopeful to be ready for the AHL playoffs. The 23-year-old Thompson is averaging 15:47 time-on-ice and has 10 points (4G / 6A) in 31 games this season.

The Penguins final game of the season is on Thursday against the Washington Capitals and it's unclear if Hayes will be ready to draw into the lineup. The 32-year-old Hayes is averaging 12:03 time-on-ice and has 23 points (13G / 10A) in 64 games this season.

Seguin last played on December 1st and subsequently underwent hip surgery that has kept him out of the lineup for over four months. The 33-year-old Seguin had an excellent 2024-25 campaign before his injury, scoring 20 points (9G / 11A) in 19 games this season. He has participated in full-contact practices over the last week and will likely return to the lineup in Dallas' season-finale on Wednesday.




Palat (undisclosed) was injured blocking a shot Tuesday versus the Bruins, but his X-rays returned negative. He won’t play Wednesday versus the Red Wings, Amanda Stein of the Devils’ official site reports.
