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Jack Johnson - Ready to return WednesdayJohnson (lower body) is set to play in Wednesday's contest versus Seattle, according to Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

ImpactJohnson missed the first four games of Colorado's first-round series against the Kraken because of the injury. He had two goals and eight points in 83 regular-season outings between the Avalanche and the Blackhawks. Johnson is projected to skate alongside Josh Manson in his return.

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Alexandar Georgiev - Starting Game 5Georgiev will protect the home goal in Wednesday's Game 5 versus the Kraken, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

ImpactGeorgiev will look for a better defensive performance from his team, as they surrendered 43 shots in Game 4, a 3-2 overtime loss. That could be difficult without Cale Makar (suspension). Georgiev has a 2.99 GAA and a .908 save percentage over four playoff contests.

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Darren Helm - Unavailable WednesdayHelm (undisclosed) isn't expected to return Wednesday versus Seattle, per Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

ImpactHelm has played in just one game past April 1 and has missed the last three Avalanche contests. When he's healthy enough to return, Helm will likely serve on the fourth line.

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Tye Kartye - Back with big clubKartye was called up from AHL Coachella Valley on Wednesday, Bob Condor of the Kraken's official site reports.

ImpactKartye was up with the Kraken earlier in the series, but he didn't play. The 21-year-old may have a chance to draw into the lineup Wednesday in Game 5 versus the Avalanche, as Jared McCann (undisclosed) will not play. Kartye practiced with Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle at the morning skate Wednesday.

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Philipp Grubauer - Set to start WednesdayGrubauer is expected to guard the road crease in Game 5 against the Avalanche on Wednesday, according to Ryan Boulding of NHL.com.

ImpactGrubauer was solid in Monday's 3-2 overtime victory over Colorado, stopping 20 of 22 shots. Through four outings in the first round, the goaltender has posted a 2.76 GAA and a .916 save percentage. During the regular season, the Avalanche were tied for the 10th-ranked offense with Colorado goals per game.

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Philipp Grubauer - Steady to take series leadGrubauer stopped 26 of 28 shots in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Avalanche in Game 5.

ImpactThe Kraken had decent control of the game for the first two periods, and they held on in the third to get the win. The goals against Grubauer were the product of a turnover and a twice-deflected shot. He's now won three of five games against his former team in the first round, adding a 2.61 GAA and a .918 save percentage. Grubauer will likely be between the pipes with a chance to send the Kraken to the second round if they can win in Friday's Game 6.

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Yanni Gourde - Tips in goalGourde scored a goal on three shots and added four hits in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Avalanche in Game 5.

ImpactGourde got a piece of a Carson Soucy shot, deflecting it in for the Kraken's third goal. It's been a solid first round for Gourde, who has a goal, three assists, nine shots on net, 19 hits and a plus-4 rating through five playoff contests. He's exceeded 20 minutes of ice time in four of those five games, playing a significantly larger role than his third-line assignment would suggest.

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