Valeri Nichushkin is suspended for six months. Carson Soucy was suspended for one game. Brad Marchand skates. Thatcher Demko could be ready for game 6 or 7.
Nicklas Backstrom said no truth to the report. The New Jersey Devils are open to moving the No. 10 pick. Would there be a Sean Couturier trade out there?
If a team is looking for a starting goaltender, they may turn to the trade market. The free agent market for goalies does have some decent backup and 1B options.