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Polak (lower body) will likely be in the lineup for Thursday's Game 1 against Washington, though he's yet to be officially cleared, James Mirtle of The Athletic reports.

After leaving the final game of the season due to injury, Polak has been a full participant in practice, skating in his usual spot on the right side of the team's third pairing. Expect the team to confirm his status at some point prior to game time Thursday. Polak is a sturdy, stay-at-home defender who's highly unlikely to wind up on the scoresheet on any given night.

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