ImpactThis is Johnson's second straight absence after he was a late scratch before Game 1. The 36-year-old defenseman's injury isn't considered serious, so he may have a chance to draw in for Game 3 on Saturday.
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Jack Johnson - Not in Thursday's lineupJohnson (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Kraken in Game 2, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Andrew Cogliano - Won't play ThursdayCogliano (upper body) isn't expected to play in Game 2 against Seattle on Thursday, per Ryan Boulding of NHL.com.
ImpactCogliano is set to miss his third straight contest. He had 10 goals and 19 points in 79 regular-season appearances. Once he's healthy enough to return, Cogliano will likely serve in a bottom-six capacity.
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Darren Helm - Good to return vs. SeattleHelm (lower body) is set to return for Game 2 against the Kraken on Thursday, according to Peter Baugh of The Athletic.
ImpactHelm is drawing into the lineup for the first time since April 1. He had no points, four PIM, 16 hits and three blocks in 11 regular-season contests. Helm is projected to play on the fourth line with Matt Nieto and Logan O'Connor.
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Philipp Grubauer - Slated to start ThursdayGrubauer is expected to guard the road crease against Colorado in Game 2 on Thursday, Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times reports.
ImpactGrubauer saved 34 of 35 shots to lead Seattle to a 3-1 victory over the Avalanche in the series opener. He was a mixed bag overall in the regular season, posting a 2.85 GAA and an .895 save percentage in 39 outings, but he's been on a roll lately, stopping 130 of 137 shots over his last six appearances. Colorado was tied for the 10th-ranked offense during the regular season with 3.34 goals per game.
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Alexandar Georgiev - Starting ThursdayGeorgiev will defend the home crease versus Seattle on Thursday, Jesse Montano of DNVR Sports reports.
ImpactIt was a disappointing Game 1 for the Avalanche who came into Tuesday's tilt a huge favorite to win the series, but dropping the opening game 3-1, as Georgiev stopped 27 shots in the loss. Georgiev was 40-16-6 with a 2.53 GAA and .918 save percentage during the regular season, but has yet to defeat the Kraken in two career appearances.
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Devon Toews - Collects two points in Game 2 winToews scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and logged two hits in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Kraken in Game 2.
ImpactToews helped out on Valeri Nichushkin's game-tying tally in the second period before netting the winner himself with 7:01 remaining in the third. Over his last nine games, Toews has contributed two goals and 10 assists. He played on the second pairing with Samuel Girard in Thursday's game -- typically, Toews has been partnered with Cale Makar on the top pairing, so it'll be interesting to see if the new alignment sticks.
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Alexandar Georgiev - Settles in to even seriesGeorgiev stopped 27 of 29 shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Kraken in Game 2.
ImpactGeorgiev gave up both goals in the first period, including one during an Avalanche power play, before settling in. The Avalanche's offense did just enough to pull ahead on Devon Toews' goal in the third period. With five goals allowed on 59 shots through two playoff outings, Georgiev is doing fine, and he'll look to keep up his strong play as the series shifts to Seattle for the next two games.
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