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Tippett (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Game 3 against the Hurricanes on Thursday, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.

Tippett has been skating, and the Flyers would benefit from potentially getting him back from a two-game absence. Noah Cates (lower body) won't return in the second round, and Christian Dvorak (undisclosed) is also dealing with an injury situation. If the 27-year-old Tippett does play, he figures to jump back into a top-six role and would almost certainly see power-play ice time as well.

Dvorak (undisclosed) stands a good chance of playing in Game 3 against Carolina on Thursday despite having a day-to-day injury, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Dvorak has three assists, 15 shots and 16 hits in eight appearances during the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. He also had 18 goals and 51 points in 80 regular-season outings in 2025-26. Noah Cates (lower body) won't return for the remainder of the second round, which will likely push Garnet Hathaway back into the lineup. If Philadelphia is also without Dvorak on Thursday, then Garrett Wilson might play as well.

Cates (lower body) will miss the remainder of Philadelphia's second-round series versus the Hurricanes, Jackie Spiegel of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Wednesday.

Cates was injured during Game 2 versus the Hurricanes, though he finished the contest with 20:53 of ice time. The 27-year-old had a five-game goal drought during which he recorded two assists, five shots and 16 hits. With the Flyers also dealing with injuries to Christian Dvorak (undisclosed) and Owen Tippett (undisclosed), the absence of Cates will stretch their depth, especially down the middle.

Luchanko was summoned by the Flyers from OHL Brantford on Wednesday.

Luchanko started the 2025-26 campaign with the Flyers, recording no points, two PIM, one shot, two hits and three blocks in four appearances before being reassigned to the junior level Oct. 27. He went on to score seven goals and 43 points in 38 regular-season outings between OHL Guelph and Brantford in 2025-26. The 19-year-old isn't expected to play for the Flyers during their postseason run, but Luchanko will be around the team and get a taste of the NHL playoff atmosphere.

Jiricek was assigned to AHL Springfield on Wednesday.

Jiricek spent the 2025-26 season with OHL Brantford, where he recorded 19 goals, 40 assists and 33 PIM across 55 regular-season appearances. He also had seven goals and 22 points in 15 playoff outings. Now that his OHL campaign has concluded, he will join Springfield in the midst of the Calder Cup Playoffs.

Carbonneau was reassigned to AHL Springfield on Wednesday.

Carbonneau wrapped up his junior season with QMJHL Blainville-Boisbriand. He racked up 51 goals and 29 helpers in 60 regular-season contests before adding another 20 points in 17 postseason games. Selected by the Blues with the 19th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, the 19-year-old winger should get an extended look during training camp in the fall and could compete for a spot on the Opening Night roster.

Carrick (arm) is a possibility for Game 1 against Montreal on Wednesday, Kristen Shilton of ESPN reports.

Carrick skated as an extra during Tuesday's practice, but he hasn't been ruled out for Wednesday's second-round opener. He was previously not expected to play in Round 2 of the postseason before being upgraded to day-to-day ahead of Game 1. At this point, fantasy managers will likely have to wait until the Sabres take the ice for pregame warmups to determine Carrick's availability.

Hoglander will not compete at the 2026 IIHF World Championship due to an undisclosed injury, Sweden announced Wednesday.

Hoglander was limited to just 38 regular-season games for the Canucks this year due to a lower-body injury and now finds himself sidelined for the international competition. If the 25-year-old winger can stay healthy, he should be capable of pushing for the 20-goal and 40-point thresholds next year, though that's becoming an increasingly big question mark.

Hunt registered an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Avalanche in Game 2.

Hunt's helper was his first career playoff point, coming in his second appearance. The 23-year-old defenseman is filling in for Jonas Brodin (lower body) on the left side of the Wild's blue line, though the team is leaning heavily on what's left of its top four. Hunt picked up six assists, 43 blocked shots, 21 hits and 19 shots on net over 32 regular-season outings.

Johansson scored a goal on four shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Avalanche in Game 2.

Johansson has scored in both games of the second round, surpassing his output of one goal over six contests against the Stars in the first round. Still, his scoring hasn't led to general success for the Wild, who are down 2-0 against Colorado. Johansson is up to 16 shots on net, 18 hits and a plus-1 rating over eight playoff outings in a second-line role.