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  • Taken to hospital
    Namestnikov (upper body) is being evaluated at the hospital after taking a shot off the head during Sunday's 5-1 Game 4 loss to Colorado, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

    Advice: Namestnikov took a Nate Schmidt slapshot off the head in the third period but was able to skate back to the locker room with some assistance, which is a positive sign. The team should have an update on Namestnikov's status after some more testing, but his availability for Game 5 on Tuesday is in doubt at this stage. He had one shot on goal in 10:05 of ice time Sunday. Rotowire.com 15 minutes ago
     
  • Still not skating
    Hague (lower body) isn't expected to play Monday in Game 4 versus Dallas, according to Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

    Advice: Hague, who hasn't resumed skating yet, is poised to miss his third straight contest. He supplied four goals, 17 points, 72 shots on net and 165 blocked shots in 55 appearances during the regular season. Alec Martinez will probably remain in the lineup for Game 4 due to Hague's absence. Rotowire.com Today, 1:06 pm
     
  • Out Sunday
    DeSmith (undisclosed) will not be available for Game 4 against Nashville on Sunday, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK television reports.

    Advice: DeSmith is dealing with a mystery injury but it's reportedly not related to the hit he took from Michael McCarron in Game 3. Arturs Silovs is expected to start Game 4 on Sunday. DeSmith stopped 41 of 45 shots in his two appearances this series and should be considered questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 matchup for the time being. Rotowire.com Today, 12:25 pm
     
  • Remains game-time call
    Faksa (undisclosed) will be a game-time call for Game 4 on Monday against Vegas, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

    Advice: Faksa was able to skate on his own after missing Saturday's Game 3 with an injury. Faksa hasn't tallied a point yet in the playoffs after posting seven goals and 19 points in 74 regular-season games. If Faksa ultimately can't go Monday, Ty Dellandrea would likely remain in the lineup in a fourth-line capacity. Rotowire.com Today, 11:38 am
     
  • Slated to be game-time call
    Marchment (undisclosed) will a game-time decision Monday in Game 4 against Vegas, according to Mike Heika of the Stars' official site.

    Advice: Marchment participated in Sunday's optional practice after sitting out Saturday's 3-2 overtime win in Game 3 over the Golden Knights. He has earned one goal, three shots on net and 11 hits in two appearances this postseason. Rotowire.com Today, 11:38 am
     
  • Starting Sunday
    Rittich will guard the home net Sunday in Game 4 against the Oilers, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

    Advice: The Kings will turn to Rittich in net for Game 4 after Cam Talbot struggled to an .861 save percentage through the first three games in the series. While Rittich took a back seat to Talbot down the stretch, Rittich had a solid regular season, going 13-6-3 with a career-best .921 save percentage and 2.15 GAA. Rotowire.com Today, 11:19 am
     
  • Absent from warmups
    Kiviranta (undisclosed) did not take the ice for warmups and is out Sunday for Game 4 against Winnipeg, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

    Advice: Kiviranta left Friday's game multiple times with the injury. While he was able to return, the winger will ultimately be held out Sunday in Game 4. The 28-year-old Kiviranta had an assist through three games in the series after tallying three goals and nine points in 56 regular-season contests. Newly recalled Nikolai Kovalenko could make his NHL debut while Kiviranta is sidelined. Rotowire.com Today, 11:12 am
     
  • Joining Avs
    Kovalenko was recalled from AHL Colorado on Sunday, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

    Advice: Kovalenko is an intriguing prospect who tallied 11 goals and 35 points in 42 games in the KHL this season. He may be simply a depth option for now, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the 24-year-old winger deployed in a bottom-six role at some point in the postseason. Rotowire.com Today, 10:54 am
     
  • Available to play
    Fleury (undisclosed) will be available to return to the lineup in Game 5 against Florida on Monday, according to Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida.

    Advice: Fleury sat out the final five games of the regular season and the first four games of the playoffs after colliding with a referee against Pittsburgh on April 6. Despite being an option for Monday's matchup, Fleury may serve as a healthy scratch following Tampa Bay's 6-3 win over the Panthers on Saturday. Rotowire.com Today, 10:40 am