Tavares was absent from overtime in Game 4 but appears to be fine and ready to return for Game 5. After an excellent 2024-25 season, scoring 74 points (38G / 36A) in 75 games, the 34-year-old Tavares is off to a hot start in the playoffs, with five points (3G / 2A) in four games.
A first-round playoff return for Jason Robertson seems unlikely as his team prepares for Game 5 on Monday night and he has only just returned to skating. Robertson was injured in the final game of the season, and remains out of the lineup, week-to-week. The 25-year-old forward had 80 points (35G / 45A) in 82 games this season.
Montembeault appeared to suffer a lower-body injury about five minutes into the second period of Game 3. He attempted to continue playing but was removed from the game at the eight-minute mark and was unable to return. We should get an update on his status ahead of Game 4 on Sunday.
