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Ducks captain Radko Gudas<\/a> will not be in the lineup for Wednesday\u2019s Game 2 against the Edmonton Oilers<\/a>.<\/p>\n He is considered day-to-day.<\/p>\n The veteran defenceman missed the last two games of the regular season, and 13 of the last 17 games, with a lower-body injury. <\/p>\n Gudas received only 9:40 of ice time during Monday\u2019s 4-3 loss in Game 1, falling over during an Edmonton rush in the third period that led to the tying goal. <\/p>\n The 35-year-old native of Czechia had two goals and 11 assists over 56 games during the regular season. <\/p>\n Drew Helleson<\/a>, 25, will draw in for Gudas. The American had two goals and 13 assists over 60 games in 2025-26. <\/p>\n Edmonton Oilers<\/p>\n Oilers rookie Joshua Samanski will make playoff debut on Wednesday in Game 2 of their opening series against the visiting Anaheim Ducks<\/a>, replacing veteran forward Adam Henrique<\/a>.<\/p>\n Forward Jason Dickinson<\/a>, who scored twice in Edmonton\u2019s 4-3 win in Game 1, was not on the ice for the morning skate and will be a game-time decision for Game 2.<\/p>\n Dickinson game time decision. Samanski in for Henrique.<\/p>\n \u2014 Ryan Rishaug (@TSNRyanRishaug) April 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Samanski skated on a line with Trent Frederic<\/a> and Colton Dach<\/a> during the morning skate. <\/p>\n The 24-year-old German forward produced two goals and two assists over 24 games with the Oilers in 2025-26, his first campaign in the NHL. <\/p>\n The 36-year-old Henrique only played 2:56 of ice time in Game 1. He tallied three goals and 12 assists over 65 games during a disappointing 2025-26 season. <\/p>\n Dickinson, 30, has seven goals and 10 assists over 64 games split between the Chicago Blackhawks<\/a> and Oilers this season. <\/p>\n Minnesota Wild <\/p>\n Forwards Mats Zuccarello<\/a> and Yakov Trenin<\/a> will both be game-time decisions for Wednesday\u2019s Game 3 against the visiting Dallas Stars<\/a>. <\/p>\n Zuccarello and Trenin gametime decisions. If one can\u2019t go, Sturm will play. <\/p>\n Haight and Jones part of big team now so they can be part of meetings, etc, in case called upon<\/p>\n \u2014 Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) April 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Zuccarello, 38, missed Game 2 with an upper-body injury after recording three assists in a 6-1 victory in Game 1. He had 15 goals and 39 assists over 59 games with the Wild in 2025-26. <\/p>\n Trenin, 29, suffered his upper-body in Game 2. He hasn\u2019t recorded a point in two playoff games this spring after producing six goals and 17 assists over 82 games during the regular season. <\/p>\n Nico Sturm<\/a> will be in the lineup if needed. The 30-year-old netted five goals and six assists over 49 games during the regular season. <\/p>\n The best-of-seven series is tied at a game apiece. <\/p>\n Ottawa Senators <\/p>\n Defenceman Tyler Kleven<\/a> attended Ottawa\u2019s optional practice on Wednesday as the Sens prepare to host the Carolina Hurricanes<\/a> Thursday in Game 3 of their opening round playoff series. <\/p>\n Is Tyler Kleven nearing a return? The defenseman has been out of game action since April 2nd with an upper body injury. <\/p>\n Stopped wearing the non-contact jersey in Carolina. Here he is at practice Wednesday in Ottawa. #Sens<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/LsQosfopz1<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Claire Hanna (@clahanna) April 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The 24-year-old American has not played since April 2 due to an upper-body injury. He has three goals and 15 assists over 70 games this season in the nation\u2019s capital, his fourth season with the franchise. <\/p>\n Kleven was also a full participant during Monday\u2019s morning skate in Carolina ahead of Game 2. <\/p>\n Kleven was not made available to the media after practice. <\/p>\n TSN\u2019s Claire Hanna also noted captain Brady Tkachuk<\/a> was one of the first players on the ice for practice. <\/p>\n Brady Tkachuk was one of the first #Sens<\/a> on the ice at practice working on his shot in front of the net.<\/p>\n \u2014 Claire Hanna (@clahanna) April 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The Senators are having an optional skate on Wednesday. Participants:<\/p>\n Forwards: Batherson, Foegele, Zetterlund, Cousins, Eller, Hodgson, MacDermid, Halliday, Amadio<\/p>\n Defenseman: Kleven, Yakemchuk, Gilbert, Matinpalo, Crotty, Thomson <\/p>\n Goalies: Merilainen, Reimer #Sens<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Claire Hanna (@clahanna) April 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Ottawa is down 2-0 in the best-of-seven series.<\/p>\n Philadelphia Flyers <\/p>\n It appears Dan Vlader will get the start on Wednesday for Game 3 of Philadelphia\u2019s opening round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a>.<\/p>\n Vlader has been sharp so far against the Penguins, allowing just two goals over two games as Flyers hold a 2-0 series advantage with Game 3 taking place in Philadelphia. <\/p>\n The 28-year-old stopped all 27 shots in Game 2, picking up the shutout. <\/p>\n On the season, Vlader posted a 29-14-7 record with a 2.42 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage. <\/p>\n Pittsburgh Penguins <\/p>\n Down 2-0 in their first-round series against the rival Philadelphia Flyers<\/a>, Stuart Skinner<\/a> will once again get the start in Wednesday\u2019s Game 3. <\/p>\n Skinner is the first goalie off the ice.<\/p>\n \u2014 Dan Potash (@DanPotashTV) April 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The Penguins goalie has allowed five goals on 43 shots over the first two games. <\/p>\n Skinner, 27, has played well since being acquired from the Edmonton Oilers<\/a> earlier this season, posting a 12-9-5 record with a 2.99 goals-against average and a .895 save percentage over 27 games. <\/p>\n