Stanley missed Winnipeg's final two games of Round 1 with an undisclosed injury and will be a game-time decision to return for their opener of Round 2 vs. Dallas on Wednesday. The 26-year-old towering defenseman had one point in his previous 11 games before his injury and if he is unable to go, Haydn Fleury will remain in the lineup.
Morrissey was forced to leave Game 7 of Winnipeg's opening-round series after just 2:09 TOI due to an upper-body injury and will be a game-time decision for Game 1 vs. Dallas on Wednesday. The 30-year-old struggled to produce offensively in Winnipeg's opening series, with just three assists and a -5 plus/minus.
After a collision with Sam Bennett, Stolarz was pulled from Game 1 due to concussion protocol and will remain out for Game 2 on Wednesday. The 31-year-old is hopeful to return by the end of the series but will have Matt Murray fill in his role in the meantime. Across 7 games played in the playoffs thus far, he has a solid 2.19 GAA and .901 SV%.
Pietrangelo was a surprise scratch for Game 1, with the Golden Knights not announcing his absence until the start of warmups. Kaedan Korczak will draw into the lineup in his place. Pietrangelo will have two days to shake off the illness before Vegas hosts the Oilers for Game 2 on Thursday.
Jankowski appeared to suffer the injury during the second period on Tuesday and was unable to return. We should get an update on his status ahead of Game 2 on Thursday.
Stanley missed Game 7 vs. the Blues with an undisclosed injury and is considered questionable for Game 1 vs. the Stars. The Jets didn't provide much of an update on his status after Tuesday's practice, so monitor his status during Wednesday's morning skate.
Morrissey suffered an upper-body injury in the Jets' Game 7 win over the Blues, but returned to practice on Tuesday. The Jets didn't provide much of an update on his status after the session, so monitor his status during Wednesday's morning skate.
Scheifele has skated for the past several days and appears to be getting close to returning to the Jets' lineup. The team wouldn't commit to him playing in Game 1, so he remains day-to-day and is considered a game-time decision for Wednesday.
Heiskanen was on the ice again on Tuesday but did not participate in line rushes or PP drills, suggesting that he will not be in the lineup for Game 1 on Wednesday. Thomas Harley and Esa Lindell will continue to man the PP units for the Stars while Heiskanen is out.
Blackwell did not participate in Tuesday's practice, and it doesn't sound like he'll be available for Game 1 on Wednesday. Luckily for the Stars, it looks like Jason Robertson may return to take Blackwell's spot in the lineup.
Robertson missed the entire first round with a knee injury he suffered in the Stars' season finale, but it looks like he could play in Game 1 vs. the Jets. Robertson was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, skating on a line with Wyatt Johnston and Mason Marchment and on the second power-play unit. Expect an update following Wednesday's morning skate.
The Golden Knights did not have an update on Dorofeyev's status, other than to say he won't play in Game 1. Head Coach Bruce Cassidy said he hopes to have an update before Game 2.
Krug is dealing with a pre-arthritic condition in his left ankle and Blues' GM Doug Armstrong doesn't expect him to play in the NHL again. He didn't completely shut the door on a Krug return, but it doesn't sound likely. If we've in fact seen the last of Krug, he finishes his career with 483 points (89G / 394A) in 778 career games with the Bruins and Blues.
Holloway hasn't play since April 3rd vs. Pittsburgh and underwent an undisclosed surgery which ended his season prematurely. The Blues did not disclose details on the procedure but said they expect Holloway to be ready for training camp in the fall. He will be looking to build on a career-year, where he had 63 points (26G / 37A) in 77 games in his first season with the Blues.
Robinson missed some practices in between Round 1 and Round 2 because he was "not 100 percent," but the bottom-6 winger is expected to be in the lineup for Game 1 on Tuesday. Robinson had one assist, 12 SOG and 22 hits in Round 1.
Stolarz likely suffered a concussion in Game 1, after taking two headshots. The first was on a shot off the mask and the second was an elbow from Sam Bennett. Stolarz reportedly left the arena on a stretcher and was taken to the hospital for evaluation.
Stars' head coach Pete DeBoer previously stated that he expects Robertson to play in Round 2 but could not confirm if that meant Game 1 or later in the series. Robertson has not played since the final game of the season when he exited the contest with a lower-body injury.
Bratt showed no signs of an ailment in the playoffs, playing all five games in New Jersey's round one loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, but underwent shoulder surgery. He is expected to be back for the beginning of training camp. The 26-year-old Bratt had an excellent season, scoring a career-high 88 points (21G / 67A) in 81 games. He has become a picture of consistency for the Devils, scoring 317 points (106G / 211A) in 321 games over the previous four seasons.
Hughes suffered an undisclosed injury in Game 1 of the playoffs and did not play the remaininder of the series. He underwent successful shoulder surgery and will likely be ready for the beginning of training camp. The 21-year-old Hughes had an impressive 2024-25 campaign with 44 points (7G / 37A) in 71 games.
