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Josh Manson - Not playing FridayManson (lower body) won't be in the lineup for Game 6 versus Seattle on Friday, Kyle Fredrickson of The Denver Gazette reports.

ImpactManson re-aggravated his injury Wednesday in Game 5. The original injury kept him out of the lineup for the final 23 games of the regular season. Manson was pointless in the first five games of the playoffs, with a minus-three rating, 15 hits and seven blocked shots.

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Darren Helm - Remains out FridayHelm (undisclosed) is slated to miss Friday's contest against Seattle, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

ImpactHelm is set to miss his fourth straight game. He had no points, 10 shots, four PIM and 16 hits in 11 regular-season outings.

APRIL 28, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Alexandar Georgiev - Draws start FridayGeorgiev will be stationed between the pipes for Friday's Game 6 tilt in Seattle, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

ImpactGeorgiev has allowed a combined six goals on 72 shots over the last two games, allowing the Kraken to take a 3-2 series lead. Overall, he's sporting a 3.03 GAA and a .906 save percentage through five playoff contests. The 27-year-old posted a .916 save percentage on the road during the regular season.

APRIL 28, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jared McCann - Out FridayMcCann (undisclosed) will not be available for Game 6 against Colorado on Friday, per the NHL's media site.

ImpactIt doesn't sound like McCann is very close to a return after suffering an injury during Game 4 on Monday. If a Game 7 is necessary, it will be Sunday, though the 26-year-old likely won't be available for that game either.

APRIL 28, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Philipp Grubauer - Facing AvalancheGrubauer was the first goaltender off the ice during the morning skate and will be between the home pipes versus Colorado on Friday, Scott Malone of Rootsports NW reports.

ImpactThe Kraken will clinch the best-of-seven series with a win. Grubauer is 3-2, giving up 13 goals on 159 shots thus far. Grubauer has struggled in his first two regular seasons with the Kraken, but he is playing quite well against his former teammates. Grubauer was 30-9-1 with a 1.95 GAA and .922 save percentage with Colorado in 2020-21, his last season with the Avs before signing as a UFA during the 2021 offseason.

APRIL 28, 2023•ROTOWIRE

How to watch the Kraken at Avalanche in Game 6 of their playoff seriesA potentially decisive Game 6 awaits Seattle hockey fans. The Kraken hold a 3-2 series lead and can advance with a home win against the ree...

APRIL 28, 2023•SEATTLETIMES.COM

Kraken poised to oust Avalanche entering Game 6The Seattle Kraken, making their first playoff appearance, are one victory away from eliminating the defending Stanley Cup champions.

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