Slavin has been out since Game 1 but was on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate and will be a game-time decision for Game 5. Slavin skated with Dougie Hamilton this morning, which is a good sign for his availability tonight.
Kotkaniemi was a healthy scratch for Game 1 vs. Toronto but will replace Jake Evans (undisclosed) in the lineup for Game 2. Kotkanieimi, who will centre the fourth line, had 20 points (5G / 15A) in 56 games this season.
Kotkaniemi will be a surprise scratch for Game 1 of the postseason, as the Canadiens go with Phillip Danault, Nick Suzuki, Eric Staal and Jake Evans down the middle. In addition to Kotkaniemi, Cole Caufield and Alexander Romanov will both scratched as well.
Slavin missed the Hurricanes season finale with a lower-body injury he suffered in their second last game. Slavin was on the ice for Sunday's practice and Monday's morning skate, so there's a good chance he's available for Game 1. However, head coach Rod Brind'Amour would not commit to it.
Dzingel has performed better in Ottawa than he did in Carolina, scoring six goals with three assists in 29 games. However, he will sit out the season finale vs. Toronto to allow Parker Kelly to make his NHL debut.
Reilly is one of 16 regulars who will not be in the Bruins lineup on Tuesday. The Bruins will need to recall multiple players from their taxi squad/AHL to fill out their lineup. Connor Clifton, who was a healthy scratch last night, should draw in to replace Reilly.
Hall is one of 16 regulars who will not be in the Bruins lineup on Tuesday. The Bruins will need to recall multiple players from their taxi squad/AHL to fill out their lineup. Anton Blidh, who was scratched last night, should draw in to replace Hall.
Martinook has been out since April 22nd but will be back in the Hurricanes' lineup on Monday. Martinook will replace Andrei Svechnikov, who will be resting in the season finale.
Slavin suffered a lower-body injury on Saturday and did not return to the game. The Hurricanes did not have an update on Slavin's status so sitting out Monday could just be precautionary. He is one of a handful of regulars who will sit out.
With first place in the Central Division locked up, the Hurricanes will rest a few players in their season finale. With Svechnikov resting, Jordan Martinook will draw back into the Hurricanes lineup.
