ImpactNamestnikov missed Thursday's season finale due to rest and will be back in his middle-six role Sunday. The veteran forward finished his season with 11 goals and 37 points through 78 appearances.
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Vladislav Namestnikov - Ready to playNamestnikov (rest) is available for Game 1 against Colorado on Sunday, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.
Brenden Dillon - Ready to playDillon (rest) will play in Sunday's postseason tilt against Colorado, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.
ImpactDillon missed Thursday's matchup with the Canucks due to rest and will be fine to assume his usual top-four role. He finished the regular season with eight goals and 20 points through 77 contests.
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Kyle Connor - Set to play SundayConnor (rest) will suit up for Game 1 against the Avalanche on Sunday, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.
ImpactAs expected, Connor missed Thursday's game against the Canucks as a rest day rather than an injury. He racked up 12 points over his final eight games of the year, giving him 61 across 65 contests. The 27-year-old will be in his usual top-line role Sunday.
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Mark Scheifele - Ready for postseasonScheifele (rest) will be available for Game 1 against Colorado on Sunday, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.
ImpactScheifele missed Thursday's season finale due to rest rather than injury. The star center tallied 25 goals and 72 points through 74 games during the regular season. He's hit the 70-point mark five times in his NHL career, including four of the last five full seasons.
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Practice Report: Jets are in a good place | Winnipeg JetsBowness: "I think we're in far better shape mentally and our team game than we were last year."
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'It's Well-Deserved for the Fans': Patrik Allvin on Strong Season and Playoff Preparation | Vancouver CanucksPatrik Allvin knows that the feeling of playoff hockey in the air is exhilarating. And this year, the Vancouver Canucks’ fanbase is going to...
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Canucks' Rick Tocchet among new coaches making an impact in leading teams to NHL playoffs
Rick Tocchet isn’t sure the Vancouver Canucks would be closing the season as Pacific Division champions without him having the head start of taking over as coach in January 2023APRIL 19•ASSOCIATED PRESS
