Note: Line combos and defensive pairings are not provided before games in the playoffs, so from here on out the lineup notes will be the abridged edition.
Everett scratches: Walters, Erricson, Simpson, Cumiskey.
Notes: The big news is that No. 1 goaltender Kent Simpson remains on the scratch list. Simpson was questionable to return from his ankle injury tonight, but it turns out he’s unable to go. Luke Siemens will start in goal and Andy Desautels will serve as the back-up. Also out injured is center Clayton Cumiskey, who has a concussion. Defenseman Nick Walters and winger Jari Erricson are healthy scratches.
Portland scratches: Hanson, Ponich, Gabriel, Petan, Trott, Swenson/Ius.
Notes: Defenseman Brett Ponich (knee) and winger Oliver Gabriel (shoulder) are unavailable this series. Everyone else is a healthy scratch. Mac Carruth starts in goal.
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