Carrick replaced Derek Ryan in the lineup in Game 5, but it looks like Ryan could be back in for him in Game 6. Carrick remained on the ice with the scratches during Sunday's morning skate, an indication that he's coming out of the lineup, although no changes were confirmed by head coach Kris Knoblauch.
Carrick was a healthy scratch for Game 4 after failing to pick up a point in any of Edmonton's previous six games but will draw back into the lineup on Friday as he replaces Derek Ryan for Game 5. The 32-year-old is expected to centre the Oilers' fourth line and has no goals, one assist, four SOG and a -1 plus/minus in eight playoff games so far.
Shesterkin was peppered in New York's Game 4 loss to Florida, allowing three goals on 40 shots against (.925 SV%) as the Panthers evened out the Eastern Conference final and is expected to take the crease again for Game 5 on Thursday. The 28-year-old has been in his Vezina Trophy-winning form all offseason, with his 10-4-0 record, 2.37 GAA and .925 SV%. He will host the Florida Panthers for Game 5 on Thursday, who are looking for back-to-back wins and a confident 3-2 series lead.
Shesterkin was peppered in New York's Game 4 loss to Florida, allowing three goals on 40 shots against (.925 SV%) as the Panthers evened out the Eastern Conference final and is expected to take the crease again for Game 5 on Thursday. The 28-year-old has been in his Vezina Trophy-winning form all offseason, with his 10-4-0 record, 2.37 GAA and .925 SV%. He will host the Florida Panthers for Game 5 on Thursday, who are looking for back-to-back wins and a confident 3-2 series lead.
Carrick has gone seven games without a point in the playoffs and is likely the odd-man out of Edmonton's lineup on Wednesday for Game 4 as he is replaced by Ryan McLeod. The 32-year-old has struggled this postseason, with only one assist, four SOG and a -1 plus/minus in eight games played.
Shesterkin was sensational in Game 2 as he evened the series with a 26 save (.963 SV%) victory and will expectedly take the crease again on Sunday for Game 3 in Florida. The 28-year-old has been in his Vezina capable form all postseason, with his 9-3-0 record, 2.22 GAA and .928 SV%. He will head to Sunrise to take on the Florida Panthers, who will be looking to take a 2-1 series lead on home ice.
Shesterkin had a strong second-round series vs. Carolina as he knocked off the Hurricanes with his 4-2-0 record and .919 SV% and will start Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final on Wednesday vs. Florida. The 28-year-old is two seasons off of winning the Vezina Trophy and has very much been in that elite form the entire postseason, with his 8-2-0 record, 2.40 GAA and .923 SV%. He will host the pesky Florida Panthers on Wednesday, who are coming off a six-game series victory of the Boston Bruins in the second round.
Roobroeck was New York's 2023 sixth-round pick (178th overall) and signed a three-year, entry-level contract on Monday. The 19-year-old centre just finished his third OHL season and second with the Oshawa Generals (OHL) and had 26 goals, and 72 points in 68 regular season games.
Shesterkin allowed three goals on 27 shots against (.889 SV%) as he dropped his second straight game in Game 5 but is expected to take the crease again as New York looks to close out Carolina in Game 6 on Thursday. The 28-year-old 2022 Vezina Trophy winner has been sensational in the postseason so far, with his 7-2-0 record, 2.33 GAA and .924 SV% through nine starts. He will head to Raleigh to attempt to finish off the Carolina Hurricanes, who have gotten seven goals passed him in the last two games.
Soucy was suspended one game for a late cross-check on Edmonton's Connor McDavid and will return to Vancouver's lineup for Game 5 vs. Edmonton after serving his suspension. The 29-year-old will replace Noah Juulsen in the Canucks' second defensive pairing. He has four assists, six PIMs and a +3 in nine playoff games so far this year.
Shesterkin allowed three goals on 27 shots against (.889 SV%) as he dropped his second straight game in Game 5 but is expected to take the crease again as New York looks to close out Carolina in Game 6 on Thursday. The 28-year-old 2022 Vezina Trophy winner has been sensational in the postseason so far, with his 7-2-0 record, 2.33 GAA and .924 SV% through nine starts. He will head to Raleigh to attempt to finish off the Carolina Hurricanes, who have gotten seven goals passed him in the last two games.
Soucy will not be available for Game 4 in Edmonton, so look for Noah Juulsen to replace him on the blueline. Soucy will be eligible to draw back into the lineup for Game 5 in Vancouver.
