Mike Heika: Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz appeared to get hurt in Game 1 after blocking a shot. Stars coach Rick Bowness didn’t have an update yesterday on Hintz’s status.
Defenseman Stephen Johns, forward Radek Faksa and goaltender Ben Bishop are all still listed as “unfit to play.”
Stamkos not expected to play in Game 2 but….
Tom Gulitti: Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper doesn’t expect forward Steven Stamkos play in Game 2: “I guess there’s always a chance, but as of now I don’t think so.