NHL Player News

Pietrangelo (illness) is considered day-to-day ahead of Game 2 versus the Oilers on Thursday, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Pietrangelo was sidelined for Game 1 against Edmonton due to an illness and remains in doubt ahead of Game 2. In his last seven outings, the 35-year-old blueliner has notched one goal, two assists and nine shots while averaging 22:28 of ice time. If Pietrangelo returns Thursday, Kaedan Korczak will likely return to his spot in the press box.

Heiskanen (knee) will not be available for Game 1 against the Jets on Wednesday, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Heiskanen has been on the shelf since Jan. 28 versus Vegas due to his knee injury, a stretch of 39 games on the sidelines. The blueliner has been traveling with the team and skating, but he still hasn't been cleared to play. If Heiskanen can return in the postseason, he figures to see heavy minutes in addition to taking a spot on the No. 1 power-play unit.

Theodore provided a power-play assist, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers in Game 1.

Theodore's shot was tipped twice, with William Karlsson getting a piece before Mark Stone deflected it in for the opening goal at 2:13 of the first period. Through seven playoff outings, Theodore has five points, four of which have come on the power play. He's added 18 shots, 11 blocks and a minus-4 rating. While he should still be able to make an impact on offense, Theodore will be seeing heavy defensive minutes against the Oilers' top forwards throughout the second round.

Bouchard notched two assists, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 1.

Bouchard has been all or nothing in the playoffs. He has four multi-point efforts and three scoreless outings this postseason, totaling four goals, five assists, 23 shots on net, eight blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating. Just two of those points have come on the power play -- his pair of goals in Game 3 of the first round versus the Kings -- so there's still potentially another level for the defenseman to reach. Bouchard is a lock to play big minutes throughout the playoffs.

Carlson picked up an assist in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Hurricanes in Game 1.

Carlson is warming up with a point in each of his last two games; both were assists. The whole Caps squad, save for Logan Thompson in net, was pretty much missing in action Tuesday. Carlson will be counted on for leadership to help kickstart the squad for Game 2, or the Caps won't have a chance in this series. That's how good the Canes were Tuesday.

Slavin scored the game-winning goal in overtime Tuesday in a 2-1 win over the Capitals in Game 1.

He won it with a shot from the right point that found its way through traffic and under Logan Thompson's right pad at 3:06 of the extra frame. Slavin is a defender that every other team would love to have on its top pairing, but he's not a natural point getter. Still, he's on a three-game, three-point scoring streak that includes two goals and 14 shots. Slavin is tied with Shayne Gostisbehere as the Canes' top scorer from the blue line this postseason.

Pietrangelo (illness) won't play in Game 1 of the second round versus the Oilers on Tuesday.

Pietrangelo was a late scratch, but the illness label suggests his absence isn't all that concerning in the long run. Kaedan Korczak will draw in alongside Nicolas Hague for Game 1. Pietrangelo's next chance to play is Thursday in Game 2.

Stanley (undisclosed) is day-to-day and will be a game-time call for Game 1 against the Stars on Wednesday, per Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site.

Stanley missed Game 7 against the Blues on Sunday due to his undisclosed injury, and Haydn Fleury replaced him on the third pairing as a result. Stanley skated in a non-contact jersey at Tuesday's practice, so even if he can't suit up Wednesday, the 2016 first-round selection shouldn't be sidelined long term. The 26-year-old did not record a point over five games in the first round but logged a whopping 42 PIM.

Krug (ankle) is not expected to resume his playing career according to general manager Doug Armstrong, per Lou Korac of NHL.com on Tuesday.

Armstrong wouldn't completely rule out a return -- which isn't surprising after Gabriel Landeskog came back from a three-year absence -- but said he doesn't expect to have Krug back in the future. With two years left on his deal, the expectation at this point will be for Krug's contract to spend those two years on long-term injured reserve. Assuming this is the end of the road, Krug will retire having played 13 seasons in the NHL for the Bruins and Blues, racking up 89 goals and 394 assists in 778 games along the way.

Morrissey (upper body) is day-to-day and is shaping up to be a game-time decision for Game 1 versus Dallas on Wednesday, per Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press.

Morrissey participated in Tuesday's optional skate while wearing a non-contact jersey. He logged only 2:09 of playing time in Sunday's 4-3 double-overtime win over St. Louis in Game 7 after getting hurt in the first period. The 30-year-old blueliner has three assists, 11 shots on goal, 10 blocked shots and 15 hits through seven appearances this postseason. If Morrissey and Logan Stanley (undisclosed) are unavailable for Wednesday's matchup, Haydn Fleury and Colin Miller could be in the lineup versus the Stars.