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May 8 – Carrick close to ready, out for Game 2

Forward Sam Carrick is “right on the cusp” of returning to the lineup but not expected to play Friday’s Game 2 versus Montreal, coach Lindy Ruff said. He’s been out since March 31 with a left arm injury but has practiced with the team this week.

Ruff elaborated that Carrick would likely play if this were a Game 7: “If I can give him a couple extra days, I think we’ll get rewarded for it.”

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Injury report

Noah Ostlund, F (lower body) - Out since April 29

Ostlund sustained his lower-body injury during the first period of Game 5 against the Bruins on April 28. He is expected to be out at least through Round 2. - Last updated May 3

Sam Carrick, F (upper body) – Out since March 31

Carrick hurt his left arm while fighting the Islanders' Anders Lee on March 31. He returned to practice May 5 and is "on the cusp" of re-entering the lineup, coach Lindy Ruff said, but he'll sit out Game 2 versus Montreal. - Last updated May 8

Jiri Kulich, F (blood clot) – Out since Nov. 1

Coach Lindy Ruff announced on Nov. 10 that Kulich was dealing with a blood clot. GM Jarmo Kekäläinen announced on March 6 that Kulich is expected to miss the remainder of the season, but he's continued non-contact skating. - Last updated March 16

Justin Danforth, F (lower body) – Out since Oct. 15

Danforth exited the Oct. 15 win with a lower-body injury - later announced to be a broken kneecap - after blocking a shot. He had surgery to repair the injury and began skating on his own in early January. He is currently skating "on and off" as he continues to deal with pain related to the injury. - Last updated March 2