Lindgren missed the final three games of the regular season but will play in Game 1 on Saturday. Lindgren has picked up just three points (2G / 1A) in 18 games since being traded to the Avalanche.
Thomas left the Blues' season finale vs. Utah, but was on the ice for Friday's practice and will play in Game 1. Thomas finished the season on a tear, recording 25 points (4G / 21A) during a 12-game point streak.
Robertson was hurt early in the Stars' season finale in Nashville and is out week-to-week. Robertson has been ruled out for Game 1, leaving the Stars without two of their top players to start the series, with Miro Heiskanen also sidelined. With Robertson out, the Stars will go with a more balanced lineup, with Mikko Rantanen skating with Wyatt Johnston, while Roope Hintz centres Evgenii Dadonov and Mikael Granlund.
The Penguins final game of the season is on Thursday against the Washington Capitals and unfortunately Hayes is not 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.
Soucy was a surprise scratch on Thursday, with the Rangers not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Urho Vaakanainen will draw into the lineup in his place.
Tkachuk has not played since March 30th but will return to the lineup for the Senators final game of the season as they prepare for their first-round playoff matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 25-year-old Tkachuk is averaging 18:21 time-on-ice, recording 55 points (29G / 26A), 123 penalty minutes, 227 hits, and 293 shots in 71 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.
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.
