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Morgan Geekie - Back with KrakenGeekie (personal) is expected to return to the lineup Monday in Game 4 against Colorado, Scott Malone of Root Sports reports.

ImpactGeekie missed Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Avalanche to attend the birth of his child. He has one goal in two contests this postseason after earning 28 points in 69 outings during the 2022-23 campaign. Based on Monday's morning skate, he is projected to play on the second line with Jaden Schwartz and Alexander Wennberg. Geekie's expected return will also bump Jesper Froden to the press box as a healthy scratch.

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Philipp Grubauer - First off ahead of Game 4Grubauer was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Scott Malone of Root Sports reports, indicating he will defend the home net Monday against Colorado in Game 4.

ImpactGrubauer surrendered five goals on 33 shots in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Avalanche. He has a 1-2 record this postseason, having permitted nine goals on 109 shots. Colorado ranks second in the first round of the playoffs with 36.7 shots per game.

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Alexandar Georgiev - Tending twine MondayGeorgiev will guard the road goal Monday in Game 4 against Seattle, Jesse Montano of DNVR Sports reports.

ImpactGeorgiev is coming off a 25-save effort in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Kraken. He has a 2-1 record this postseason despite allowing nine goals on 88 shots. Seattle ranks 15th in the league during the opening round of the playoffs with 29.3 shots per game.

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Valeri Nichushkin - Out MondayNichushkin (personal) is not in Monday's lineup against Seattle, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

ImpactNichushkin will miss a second straight game while he's away from the team. The Avalanche will be back in action for Game 5 on Wednesday.

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Darren Helm - Unavailable MondayHelm (undisclosed) will not play Monday against the Kraken, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

ImpactHelm has now missed two straight games and 10 of the last 11. His next chance to suit up will be Game 5 on Wednesday.

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Jack Johnson - Out againJohnson (lower body) will not suit up for Monday's Game 4 matchup with Seattle, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

ImpactJohnson is considered day-to-day but he'll be absent for the fourth consecutive contest. Josh Manson will continue filling in while he's out. Johnson's next chance to play will be Wednesday.

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Jared McCann - Injured MondayMcCann (undisclosed) left Monday's game against Colorado and did not return, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.

ImpactMcCann took a massive hit against the boards in the first period and immediately went back to the locker room. He logged just 3:38 of ice time before exiting the contest. An update on his status should be available before Game 5 on Wednesday.

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