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Ristolainen was at practice Thursday after he was rested Tuesday in the regular-season finale, Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports reports.

Ristolainen had one goal and 13 assists with 63 blocked shots and 48 hits across 44 regular-season games this season. He will line up alongside Travis Sanheim on the top unit when the Flyers face the Penguins in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Whitecloud (upper body) will suit up in the season finale against the Kings on Thursday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

Despite taking a puck to the face Tuesday, Whitecloud looks set to play while sporting a full cage versus Los Angeles. Combined with his stint in Vegas, the 29-year-old Manitoba native has logged 77 games this year, notching two goals and 13 helpers. While Whitecloud does offer some category coverage, his offensive contributions are limited, making him a low-end fantasy option in most formats.

Sergeev will patrol the crease at home versus Los Angeles on Thursday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

Sergeev will be making his NHL debut after having played in both the ECHL and AHL this season, in part due to the absence of Devin Cooley (illness). With the Wranglers, the 23-year-old Sergeev went 5-13-8 while carrying a 3.29 GAA. Despite the debut, Sergeev will likely need some more time developing in the minors before getting a true shot at making the Flames' roster.

Konecny (rest) practiced Thursday, according to Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports.

Like many regulars, Konecny rested Tuesday ahead of the playoffs. He had 27 goals and 68 points in 77 games during the regular season and is expected to be the Flyers' top offensive weapon as they head into the playoffs versus Pittsburgh.

Wedgewood will tend the twine at home versus Seattle on Thursday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Wedgewood will likely enter the postseason as the No. 2 option behind Mackenzie Blackwood, which means Thursday's outing could be Wedgewood's last of the year. In his 44 regular-season appearances for the Avalanche, the 33-year-old netminder has gone 30-6-6 with a 2.07 GAA and three shutouts, posting the highest win total of his NHL career.

Drysdale (rest) was at practice Thursday, per Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports.

Drysdale was given the night off Tuesday against Montreal. He ended the 2025-26 regular season with a career high eight goals and 32 points in 78 games, including one goal and eight assists on the power play.

Couturier (rest) was back on the fourth line at practice Thursday, Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports reports.

Couturier sat out Tuesday's finale against Montreal. He finished the regular season with 12 goals and 36 points in 78 games.

Petersen was called up from AHL Iowa on Thursday, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Petersen will be the Wild's third goaltender in the playoffs, as Iowa finished in the basement of the AHL's Central Division and did not make the playoffs. Petersen had a 13-16-2 record with a 2.73 GAA and an .896 save percentage in 33 AHL games this season.

Cooley (illness) will not dress for the season finale against Los Angeles on Thursday.

Cooley finishes the 2025-26 season with a 10-10-6 record. His peripherals were very good on a poor Calgary squad, as he had a 2.69 GAA and a .909 save percentage over 31 regular-season appearances. The Flames recalled Arsenii Sergeev from AHL Calgary in a corresponding move.

Comrie was the first goalie off and is expected to be between the pipes at home versus the Sharks on Thursday, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.

Comrie has played in just 24 games this season, going 12-10-1 with a 3.00 GAA. It's been a slow stretch for the netminder of late, as the Jets were utilizing Connor Hellebuyck with extra frequency in the hopes of making the playoffs. A free agent this summer, Comrie could try to find another landing spot where he could see extra work.