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  • Officially finishes season hurt
    Johnson (concussion) won't play in the Blackhawks' season finale Thursday versus the Kings, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

    Advice: Johnson has been out since March 12, resulting in a 16-game absence to end the campaign. The 25-year-old forward had five points, 109 hits and 40 PIM over 42 appearances this season. He is set to be a restricted free agent this summer. Rotowire.com Today, 7:17 pm
     
  • Not suiting up
    Zaitsev (illness) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Kings, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

    Advice: Zaitsev's absence will force the Blackhawks to dress 13 forwards and five defensemen for a full game roster. The 32-year-old blueliner ended up with seven points, 69 hits, 70 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating over 38 appearances with the Blackhawks this season. Rotowire.com Today, 7:14 pm
     
  • In goal Thursday
    Talbot will protect the home goal versus the Blackhawks on Thursday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

    Advice: Talbot has gone 3-3-0 with 16 goals allowed over six contests in April. The 36-year-old is likely getting the start Thursday since the Kings need a win to have a chance at the No. 3 seed in the Pacific Division. Talbot figures to be the Kings' starter in the postseason as well, and he'll have a favorable matchup Thursday to grab positive momentum. Rotowire.com Today, 7:03 pm
     
  • Still out to end campaign
    Jones (upper body) won't play in Thursday's season finale versus the Golden Knights.

    Advice: Jones ended up missing the final 11 contests of the campaign. The 26-year-old winger had 15 points, 125 hits, 76 shots on net and 33 PIM in 52 appearances this season. Jones is set to be a restricted free agent this summer. Rotowire.com Today, 6:47 pm
     
  • Ends season on shelf
    Mintyukov (lower body) won't play in the Ducks' season finale versus the Golden Knights on Thursday.

    Advice: The lower-body injury ended Mintyukov's season early, as the rookie defenseman missed the final eight games. He had 28 points, 85 hits, 65 blocked shots and a minus-20 rating over 63 appearances. Mintyukov should be in line for a top-four role in 2024-25, assuming he recovers from the injury in the offseason. Rotowire.com Today, 6:44 pm
     
  • Officially finishes season injured
    McTavish (knee) won't play in the Ducks' season finale versus the Golden Knights on Thursday.

    Advice: McTavish was spotted in a knee brace last week, and he wasn't able to shake off the injury in time to return. The center had 42 points, 130 shots on net, 67 hits and 86 PIM over 64 appearances. As long as he doesn't need surgery, he should have a good chance to be ready for the start of 2024-25. Rotowire.com Today, 6:42 pm
     
  • Will rest Thursday
    Hanifin will be a healthy scratch Thursday against Anaheim, per Jesse Granger of The Athletic.

    Advice: That will allow Hanifin to rest before the playoffs. He has 13 goals and 47 points in 80 outings in 2023-24. Hanifin should be back in the lineup for Game 1 of the postseason. Rotowire.com Today, 6:41 pm
     
  • Gets starting nod in finale
    Dostal will guard the road goal versus the Golden Knights on Thursday, Derek Lee of The Sporting Tribune reports.

    Advice: Dostal will end up having played in seven of the Ducks' final eight games. He's gone 2-3-1 with 18 goals allowed over his last six outings. The Golden Knights still have playoff positioning to play for, so this is likely to be a challenging season finale for Dostal in his 44th outing of the campaign. Rotowire.com Today, 6:32 pm
     
  • Playing Thursday
    Ceci (rest) will play Thursday versus Colorado, per the NHL media site.

    Advice: Ceci was a healthy scratch for Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Arizona to keep him fresh for the playoffs. He has five goals, 25 points, 89 hits and 106 blocks in 78 appearances in 2023-24. Rotowire.com Today, 6:27 pm