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  • Won't play Wednesday
    Cirelli is not on the ice for warmups and won't play Wednesday versus the Maple Leafs, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

    Advice: Cirelli missed a game earlier in April due to an upper-body injury, so it's possible the Lightning have decided to give him extra rest ahead of the playoffs. He is a key defensive center for the team, and there's no reason to think he'll miss Game 1 of the Lightning's first-round series versus the Panthers. Rotowire.com Today, 3:38 pm
  • Sitting due to illness
    Hedman (illness) won't play Wednesday versus the Maple Leafs, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

    Advice: There's no point in playing through it for Hedman, as the Lightning are locked into the first wild-card spot. Hedman will end the regular season with 13 goals, 76 points, 168 shots on net and 102 blocked shots over 78 appearances. Rotowire.com Today, 3:36 pm
  • Not playing Wednesday
    Motte (lower body) won't suit up for Wednesday's game versus the Maple Leafs, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.

    Advice: Motte will miss his third straight game, though it makes sense the Lightning aren't pushing him to play in a contest that won't impact the final standings. The 29-year-old will contend for a bottom-six role in the postseason once he's cleared to return. Rotowire.com Today, 3:34 pm
  • Receives start in finale
    Ingram will guard the home goal versus the Oilers on Wednesday, Patrick Brown of the Coyotes' official site reports.

    Advice: Ingram will get to the 50-game mark this season, though he'll end the season with a tough matchup. The Oilers are resting some players, but it doesn't appear any of their biggest scoring threats will be out of the lineup. Ingram has gone 5-6-0 with a 3.30 GAA and an .897 save percentage since the start of March. Rotowire.com Today, 3:02 pm
  • Slated to start Wednesday
    Jones is expected to start on the road against Tampa Bay on Wednesday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

    Advice: Jones is making his first appearance since March 23. He has an 11-7-1 record, 2.70 GAA and .908 save percentage in 21 contests this season. The Lightning, who rank fifth offensively with 3.48 goals per game, figure to be a challenging adversary for the netminder, unless they decide to rest a number of their key players for the meaningless finale. Rotowire.com Today, 2:20 pm
  • Resting Wednesday
    McCabe (rest) will be a healthy scratch Wednesday against Tampa Bay, per Luke Fox of Sportsnet.

    Advice: McCabe will finish the regular season with eight goals, 28 points, 56 PIM, 219 hits and 129 blocks in 73 outings. The 30-year-old defenseman is just getting a breather and should serve in a top-four capacity in Game 1 of the playoffs. Rotowire.com Today, 2:17 pm
  • Getting the night off
    Rielly (rest) is set to be a healthy scratch Wednesday against the Lightning, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports.

    Advice: Rielly will conclude the regular season with seven goals and 58 points in 72 outings. After getting the season finale versus Tampa Bay off, he figures to draw back into the lineup as a member of the top pairing for Game 1 of the playoffs. Rotowire.com Today, 2:14 pm
  • Out Wednesday
    Edmundson (rest) will miss Wednesday's tilt versus Tampa Bay, per Luke Fox of Sportsnet.

    Advice: Edmundson will finish the regular season with a goal and six points in 53 contests. He missed nine of 10 outings from March 26-April 13 because of injury, which is likely why the Leafs have opted to give him the night off against the Lightning. Rotowire.com Today, 2:11 pm
  • Moved to minors
    Ginning was assigned to AHL Lehigh Valleyon Wednesday.

    Advice: Ginning scored a goal in nine appearances with the Flyers in 2023-24. He also has two goals, 13 points and 82 PIM in 56 contests with Lehigh Valley. The 24-year-old forward will likely get an opportunity to fight for a bottom-six roster spot with the Flyers during next year's training camp. Rotowire.com Today, 1:56 pm