Shea was a fourth-round pick of the Blackhawks in 2015 and signed with the Stars in 2020. He spent the last two seasons in Texas (AHL), where he had three goals and 35 assists (38 points) in 93 games combined.
Rakell has been sidelined since Game 1 of the series but is on the ice for warmups ahead of Game 7 and is expected to play.
Crosby missed Game 6 with an upper-body injury that the Penguins say was not a concussion but he has been cleared and is on the ice for warmups ahead of Game 7. Expect Crosby to be back on the top line with Jake Guentzel and Bryan Rust.
Crosby missed Game 6 after suffering an injury in Game 5 but could play in Game 7 on Sunday. Crosby is officially listed as a game-time decision, so monitor his status during pre-game warmups.
Head coach Bruce Cassidy said that Grzelcyk has been "playing through stuff" and that they need to rest him. Grzelcyk will be replaced by Hampus Lindholm, who is returning from an upper-body injury.
Rakell skated with the team in a non-contact fashion on Monday, so it appears he's inching closer to playing but will not play in Game 4. Rakell remains day-to-day and has not played since Game 1.
Rakell suffered an upper-body injury in Game 1 and will miss Game 2 in New York. It's unclear who will replace him in the lineup but Jason Zucker (lower-body) is a game-time decision, so it could be him if he's deemed good-to-go.
Acciari did not play in Game 1 vs. the Capitals but is expected to replace Ryan Lomberg in the lineup for Game 2. Acciari had three goals and five assists (eight points) in 18 games this season.
Rakell was hurt on a hit from Ryan Lindgren in Game 1 and did not return to the game. Head coach Mike Sullivan told reporters that Rakell was still being evaluated and is considered day-to-day.
Bunting missed the final three games of the regular season and Game 1 vs. the Lightning but will replace Kyle Clifford (suspended) for Game 2. Bunting had an outstanding season on a line with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, scoring 23 goals with 40 assists (63 points) in 79 games.
Bunting missed the final three games of the regular season, was not on the ice for Sunday's practice and is listed as doubtful to play in Game 1. With Bunting likely not available, Alex Kerfoot is expected to skate on the top line with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner.
