Martinez will make his series debut on Wednesday in game two against the Dallas Stars. Martinez battled some injuries this season and was limited to only 53 games, recording 17 points (4G / 13A) and 163 blocks.
With Tyler Seguin (rest) returning to the lineup, Smith will be the odd man out in game one against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 35-year-old Smith scored 20 points (11G / 9A) in 75 games with the Stars this season while averaging a career-low 10:13 of ice time.
Murphy played the last three games for the Blackhawks but will not play in their season finale after suffering an undisclosed injury. The 31-year-old Murphy ends the 2023-24 campaign with eight points (2G / 6A) in 46 games.
The Blackhawks will turn to Soderblom between the pipes on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings for their final game of the season. Soderblom allowed five goals on 40 shots (.875 SV%) in his last outing, a 5-1 loss to the Nashville Predators, and has a 3.88 GAA and .880 SV% in 31 games (5-22-1) this season. The Blackhawks enter action as +306 road underdogs.
The Blackhawks will turn to Soderblom between the pipes on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings for their final game of the season. Soderblom allowed five goals on 40 shots (.875 SV%) in his last outing, a 5-1 loss to the Nashville Predators, and has a 3.88 GAA and .880 SV% in 31 games (5-22-1) this season. The Blackhawks enter action as +306 road underdogs.
Brodie was a healthy scratch for Toronto's previous contest but will draw back into the lineup for game 82 vs. Tampa Bay on Wednesday. The 33-year-old has struggled mightily lately and will look to take steps forward in righting the ship before the playoffs. Through 77 games played this season, he has yet to score but has 25 assists, 51 SOG, 40 PIMs and a +17 plus/minus.
With the Jets locking in home-ice advantage in their impending first-round matchup against the Colorado Avalanche, they will give Connor Hellebuyck the night off in their final game of the season and turn to Brossoit. The 31-year-old Brossoit has had a terrific season as the Jets' backup, posting a 2.00 GAA and .928 SV% in 22 games (14-5-2).
Maroon appeared in two games for Boston since being acquired at the Trade Deadline due to a back injury but will be a healthy scratch for the final game of the season Tuesday vs. Ottawa. The 35-year-old veteran bruiser will close out his 2023-24 regular season with four goals, 16 points, 56 SOG and 60 PIMs in 51 games played with both Minnesota and Boston.
Del Mastro will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Jaycob Megna to draw back into the lineup. Del Mastro just recently finished playing his first two NHL games and was held off the scoresheet while averaging 18:35 of ice time.
The Blackhawks will go with Mrazek between the pipes in their penultimate game of the season. Mrazek has allowed three or fewer goals in six straight (2-4-0) but was unvictorious in his last outing, allowing three goals on 33 shots (.909 SV%) in a 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Blackhawks enter action as significant +339 road underdogs.
Ben Hutton will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Martinez to re-enter the lineup. Martinez has battled some injuries this season and has been limited to only 53 games, recording 17 points (4G / 13A) and 163 blocks.
The Blackhawks will likely go with Mrazek between the pipes in their penultimate game of the season. Mrazek has allowed three or fewer goals in six straight (2-4-0) but was unvictorious in his last outing, allowing three goals on 33 shots (.909 SV%) in a 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Blackhawks enter action as significant +339 road underdogs.
Del Mastro has played two games for the Blackhawks this season but has spent most of the 2023-24 campaign with the Rockford IceHogs (AHL). The 21-year-old Del Mastro has 37 points (7G / 30A) in 66 games with Rockford.
The Blackhawks will turn to Soderblom between the pipes for the second time in the last three games. Soderblom entered Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues in relief of Petr Mrazek and saved 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in the losing effort. He has won three of his last six starts. The Blackhawks enter the action on Friday as +218 home underdogs against the Nashville Predators.
Teravainen was one of four late scratches for Friday's game, with Jalen Chatfield, Brett Pesce, and Jordan Staal also missing out. Tony DeAngelo, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Brendan Lemieux, and Scott Morrow will all draw into the Hurricanes' lineup.
