Jesse Pierce: Minnesota wild forward Marcus Johansson can return to Game 5 tonight. He left Saturday's game in the third stage and suffered a lower injury.
“He looks good,” wild coach John Hynes said Monday. “I’ll talk to the trainer afterwards, but he went through the whole exercise and it was good, so it was really positive.”
Forward Joel Eriksson Ek spent repair day yesterday but will be on the lineup.
George Richards: Tampa Bay Lightning striker Brandon Hagel left last night's game in the second stage after Florida Panthers defender Aaron Ekblad was hit. There is no update after the game ends.
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Mike Zeisberger: Toronto Maple Leaf forward John Tavares encountered a concussion protocol during Saturday's Old Testament losses, lasting more than 10 minutes of hitting. He was on the ice yesterday and was very happy to play in Game 5.
“I feel good,” Tavarez said Monday. “I had a little sore chin and cheek area, but it felt good. I felt good on the ice today.”
Dave McCarthy: Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews didn't practice some extra rest yesterday but is expected to play tonight.
“I watched it for a few minutes and he played a lot of minutes in the last game,” Maple Leaf coach Craig Berube said. “So, it's just a conversation. I talk to men and I think it's a good thing if they feel they need more rest.”
Goalkeeper Joseph Woll missed practice yesterday due to illness. His position in Game 5 is not yet known.
Tom Gulitti: Washington Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas may return to the roster tonight for Game 5. Since April 4, due to skating distance from left foot. He started skating on April 20 and practiced with the team for the past three days.
“He’s there,” Carbury said. “He's the full practice. He's ready to roll. We'll see if he's in the competition.”
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Tracey Myers: Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi took part in their optional skateboard yesterday. This is his third consecutive day skating in a regular jersey. He has gone out of the house due to an upper body injury since March 23.
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