Toews (undisclosed) is not on the ice for warmups and will not play in Game 4.
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Nichushkin has been placed in Stage 3 of the Player Assistance Program of the NHLPA and NHL.
Under the terms of the joint program, Nichushkin will be suspended without pay for a minimum of six months and then will be eligible to apply for reinstatement.
Toews (upper body) is not feeling any effects from the high hit he took in Game 2 and is fully expected to be good for Game 3.
Toews was hit high by Dallas' captain Jamie Benn in the second period of Game 2 and was forced to leave before returning in the third period and is not feeling any effects on Friday according to head coach Jared Bednar. The 30-year-old has been a staple on Colorado's back-end all playoffs, with a goal, five points, 10 SOG and +5 plus/minus while averaging 23:49 TOI/GP.
Kiviranta (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play in Game 2 in Dallas.
Kiviranta (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Game 1 on Tuesday vs. Dallas.
Kiviranta missed the Avalanche's previous two games due to an undisclosed injury and is a game-time decision for Game 1 vs. Dallas after missing practice on Monday. The 28-year-old averaged 10:14 TOI/GP in the opening series and had an assist, two PIMs, three SOG and a +2 plus/minus in three games.
Kiviranta (undisclosed) will travel with the team to Winnipeg and will be a game-time decision for Game 5.
Kiviranta did not play Sunday's 5-1 game-four victory over the Winnipeg Jets and could miss a second straight game. In the series' first three games, Kiviranta tallied one assist and nine hits while averaging 10:14 ice time.
Kiviranta (undisclosed) will be out for Game 4 on Sunday vs. Colorado.
Girard (concussion) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play in Game 3 on Friday.
Girard was originally a full participant in the morning skate on Friday but left early as the team finished out their practice and was considered a game-time decision for Game 3 vs. Winnipeg. The 25-year-old has been out since April 13th due to a concussion but appears ready to return. Caleb Jones will sit in his place.
Girard (concussion) will be a game-time decision for Game 3 on Friday vs. Winnipeg.
Girard was originally a full participant in the morning skate on Friday but left early as the team finished out their practice and is considered a game-time decision for Game 3 vs. Winnipeg. The 25-year-old has been out since April 13th due to a concussion but is on the cusp of returning. If he is unable to go, Caleb Jones will continue to lock down Colorado's third defensive pairing role.
Girard (concussion) is not expected to play in Game 2 in Winnipeg.
Girard has participated in the past few practices but will likely need at least one more game to recover from his concussion. The 25-year-old last played on April 13th and had three goals, 18 points, 73 SOG and 10 PIms in 59 games played in 2023-24.
Girard (concussion) is out for Game 1 vs. Winnipeg.
Girard was a full participant in the morning skate on Sunday but will be out for Game 1 vs. Winnipeg as he takes one more game to recover from his concussion. The 25-year-old last appeared on April 13th and had three goals, 18 points, 73 SOG and 10 PIms in 59 games played in 2023-24.
Girard (concussion) returned to practice on Saturday and is a possibility to suit up for Game 1 on Sunday.
Francouz announced his retirement from the NHL on Friday.
Francouz did not participate in the 2023-24 season due to a groin injury and has announced his retirement from the NHL. Francouz battled injuries last season as well, recording a 2.61 GAA and .915 SV% while playing in only 16 games (8-7-1). The 33-year-old Francouz ends his career with a 2.49 GAA, .919 SV%, and four shutouts in 73 games (44-21-6).
Attard has been reassigned to Lehigh-Valley (AHL).
Philadelphia's season ended Tuesday, so Ronnie Attard has been reassigned to Lehigh-Valley for their playoff run. The 25-year-old defenseman appeared in only 12 games for the Flyers this season and had two assists, 14 SOG, six PIMs and a +1 plus/minus.
Solovyov will draw back into the Flames' lineup on Tuesday in Vancouver.
Nikita Okhotiuk will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Solovyov to re-enter the lineup. Solovyov has two points (0G / 2A), 11 hits, and 13 blocks in eight games this season.
Olofsson will draw back into the Sabres' lineup on Monday vs. Tampa Bay.
Olofsson has been a healthy scratch for the previous four games but will draw back into the lineup on Monday vs. Tampa Bay as he takes the spot of Lukas Rousek. The 28-year-old has struggled all season, leading to his least productive season since joining the NHL in 2018-19, with seven goals, eight assists, 66 SOG and four PIMs in 50 games played.
MacDonald (undisclosed) did not travel with San Jose on their road-trip and is done for the 2023-24 season.
MacDonald missed the Sharks' previous game due to an undisclosed injury and will miss the remainder of the regular season after not travelling with the team on their road trip on Monday. The 31-year-old ends his 2023-24 with a career-high seven goals and 34 games played, alongside his two assists, 49 SOG and 23 PIMs.
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Brindley will make his NHL debut on Tuesday vs. Carolina.
Brindley was the 34th overall pick of the Blue Jackets in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The 19-year-old had an impressive 2023-24 campaign with the University of Michigan, scoring 53 points (25G / 28A) in 40 games.
Blackwood (undisclosed) did not attend San Jose's road trip and is done for the 2023-24 season.
Blackwood concludes his first season with the Sharks, showcasing a 3.45 GAA and .899 SV% through 44 games (10-25-4). Georgi Romanov has been recalled from the San Jose Barracuda and will likely serve as the backup to Devin Cooley.
Columbus has signed Gavin Brindley to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Brindley was the 34th overall pick of the Blue Jackets in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The 19-year-old had an impressive 2023-24 campaign with the University of Michigan, scoring 53 points (25G / 28A) in 40 games.
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