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Hill will guard the home goal versus the Oilers in Game 1 on Tuesday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

It's no surprise Hill continues to start in goal for the Golden Knights. He wasn't at his best in the first round versus the Wild, as he had a 2.83 GAA and an .880 save percentage over six games. The 28-year-old's numbers aren't all that likely to improve against a high-powered Edmonton offense, but Vegas' depth should help keep things close.

Pickard will draw the road start against the Golden Knights on Monday in Game 1, according to Ryan Rishaug of TSN.

After replacing Stuart Skinner in Game 2 of the first round, Pickard started in every game for the rest of the series and helped the Oilers beat the Kings in six games. His numbers were nothing to write home about, as he posted an .893 save percentage and a 2.93 GAA over five appearances. Based on that, Pickard might not have a long leash in this second-round series against Vegas if he struggles early, and Stuart Skinner will be waiting in the wings if the team is forced to make a switch in goal. Pickard turned aside 20 of 22 shots during a 3-2 win in his sole appearance against the Golden Knights during the regular season.

Andersen will defend the road net in Game 1 against Washington on Tuesday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Andersen sat out last Tuesday's 5-4 double-overtime win over New Jersey in Game 5 due to an undisclosed injury but made good use of his time to recover before the beginning of Round 2. He has posted a 3-1 record with a 1.59 GAA and a .936 save percentage this postseason. Washington sits sixth in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs with 3.60 goals per game.

Thompson will get the starting nod at home versus Carolina in Game 1 on Tuesday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Thompson went 4-1 with a 2.23 GAA and a .923 save percentage in five games against the Habs in the first round. Outside of his lone defeat, the 28-year-old netminder has allowed two or fewer goals in each of his four wins. He'll face a Canes squad that is generating 3.80 goals per game in the postseason, good enough for fifth-best.

Head coach Craig Berube hasn't ruled out Stolarz (upper body) from starting in Game 2 against the Panthers on Wednesday, Jonas Siegel of The Athletic reports Tuesday.

When asked about the possibility of Stolarz starting in Game 2, Berube stated in his media availability Tuesday, "Yeah, I don't know that yet. I'll probably find out today." It's a positive turn of events for Stolarz, who was admitted to the hospital Monday but discharged Tuesday morning. If the 31-year-old is unable to suit up Wednesday, Joseph Woll will serve as Toronto's No. 1 netminder, with Matt Murray and Dennis Hildeby also in reserve as insurance options.

Stolarz (upper body) has left the hospital and is recovering back home, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports Tuesday.

At this point, Stolarz should be considered questionable at best heading into Game 2 against the Panthers on Wednesday. Assuming the netminder is in the concussion protocol, which hasn't been confirmed yet, he will be hard-pressed to get the starting nod in Game 2. If that's the case, Joseph Woll will make his first start since the regular-season finale against Detroit on April 17.

Woll picked up the win Monday in the Maple Leafs' 5-4 victory over the Panthers in Game 1 of their second-round series. He stopped 17 of 20 shots after replacing Anthony Stolarz (upper body) midway through the second period.

Woll entered the game with Toronto ahead 4-1 for his first action this postseason, but he had to withstand a furious third-period comeback attempt from Florida before Matthew Knies potted the winner with four minutes left in regulation. Stolarz was hospitalized after the game and could be facing a lengthy absence, so the Leafs' playoff hopes may rest on Woll's shoulders from here on out. The 26-year-old netminder finished the regular season with a 27-14-1 record, 2.73 GAA and .909 save percentage in 42 outings.

Bobrovsky made 24 saves Monday in the Panthers' 5-4 loss to the Maple Leafs in Game 1 of their second-round series.

Toronto took a 4-1 lead into the third period, and while Florida rallied in the final frame, Bobrovsky couldn't stop Matthew Knies on a partial breakaway with six minutes left for what proved to be the game-winner. It's the first time this postseason that Bobrovsky has given up more than four goals in a contest, and he'll take a 2.69 GAA and an .886 save percentage through six playoff outings into Game 2 on Wednesday.

Stolarz (upper body) was transported to the hospital to be further evaluated after departing Monday's 5-4 win over Florida in Game 1, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

In addition to Friedman's report, Chris Johnston of The Athletic relayed that Stolarz left Scotiabank Arena on a stretcher during the third period of Monday's win. Stolarz was also seen getting physically ill during a break in game action prior to his departure. Considering the severity of the situation, Stolarz could be facing an extended absence, and if that's the case, Joseph Woll will take the reins in goal Wednesday in Game 2 and beyond.

Stolarz is being evaluated for an upper-body injury and will not to return to Monday's Game 1 against the Panthers.

Stolarz was replaced by Joseph Woll in the second period after Sam Bennett made contact with Stolarz while driving to the net. Stolarz was able to stay in the game for a short period of time after that collision but was replaced by Woll at 9:46 of the middle frame. Dennis Hildeby joined Toronto's bench to back up Woll due to Stolarz's departure. Stolarz should be considered day-to-day ahead of Game 2 on Wednesday.