Despite being held without a point through the Philadelphia Flyers' three losses to the Washington Capitals, captain Claude Giroux certainly isn't lacking in confidence as he looks forward to Wednesday's game as his team sits on the brink of elimination.

"First thing we need to do is believe we can come back," he said, according to NHL.com's Adam Kimelman. "Can't be looking at the big picture and know we've got to win four games. ... We just have to win Game 4.

"After we win Game 4, we'll be able to get momentum and kind of go from there."

Giroux does have experience with coming back from three games down, being the only Flyer remaining from the 2010 team that won four straight to upset the Boston Bruins in seven games during the second round. That team went on to lose in the Stanley Cup Finals to the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Flyers' top line of Giroux, Jakub Voracek and Wayne Simmonds currently have the same number of points in the series as opposing goalie Braden Holtby - one.

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Canada is loyal to its seven defective NHL franchises.

Ken Campbell of the Hockey News reports that Sportsnet and CBC - which share exclusive rights to broadcast the NHL in Canada - have seen a cratering 61 percent viewership decline through five nights of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Campbell noted that there were nearly 800,000 more viewers last year, when the playoffs featured five Canadian teams and a pair of all-Canadian matchups.

It's the first time in 46 years that the tournament was devoid of Canadian entries.

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Ryan McDonagh's been upgraded from "doubtful."

The New York Rangers captain is now being considered a game-time decision for Tuesday's Game 3 versus the Pittsburgh Penguins, his status hinging on a visit with the team doctors in the afternoon.

McDonagh has missed the previous five games after suffering an apparent hand injury against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Rangers head coach Alain Vigneault indicated Monday that McDonagh was a long shot for Game 3.

As of now, there's no word on who would come out of the lineup.

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Undeterred, the New York Rangers will unpack cardboard boxes and dole out projectile-potential tokens anyway.

One night after select Philadelphia Flyers fans littered the ice with wristbands given out to honor late owner Ed Snider in Game 3, New York will risk a similar fate in its clash with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

But, as Johnston importantly notes, the Rangers haven't had an issue with the bracelets since they started producing them for certain dates beginning in 2014.

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Down two games to none as the series heads to Tennessee, the Anaheim Ducks hope a goalie change can put them in the win column as head coach Bruce Boudreau confirmed Tuesday that Frederik Andersen will start Game 3 against the Nashville Predators.

He will replace the Ducks' starter for their opening two games, John Gibson - who posted a .900 save percentage while allowing three goals in a pair of 3-2 losses.

This announcement comes just days after Boudreau voiced his confidence in the rookie netminder, but it appears the Ducks are looking to shake things up as they find themselves in desperate need of a win.

Andersen, who shares this year's Jennings trophy with Gibson for allowing the least goals in the NHL during the regular season, has just one regulation loss over 24 appearances since Jan. 1.

The 26-year-old recorded a shutout in the Ducks' final game of the regular season, after missing five games with a concussion.

It also appears that veteran forward Shawn Horcoff will make his series debut, likely replacing Chris Wagner, according to Helene Elliott of the Los Angeles Times.

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One day after their 6-1 loss to the Washington Capitals that saw their fans throw commemorative wristbands onto the ice in frustration, Philadelphia Flyers Chief Operating Officer Shawn Tigler released a statement regarding the incident Tuesday:

"Flyers fans are the best in sports. However, last night, a number of individuals behaved in an unacceptable manner. Fans have the right to voice their displeasure vocally or by not watching or attending games, but when displeasure is expressed in a way that embarrasses or endangers others, it cannot be condoned or tolerated. As an organization, and on behalf of the overwhelming majority of Flyers’ fans who express their passion in a positive manner, we wish to express our sincere regret."

Also releasing a statement Tuesday was Sarena Snider, daughter of the late Flyers owner Ed - who was honored prior to Monday's game.

The fans began throwing bracelets late in the third period, earning the Flyers a delay of game penalty.

Game 4 is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday in Philadelphia.

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Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik will not be in the lineup for Game 4 against the Philadelphia Flyers after suffering an upper-body injury during Game 3, head coach Barry Trotz announced Tuesday.

He is considered day to day.

Related: Capitals' Orpik helped off ice after questionable hit​

The veteran blue-liner was helped off the ice after being hit into the boards by Flyers forward Ryan White.

Orpik has zero points and a minus-1 rating so far in the series. After playing over 20 minutes in the opening two games, his night ended early Monday with just under 11 minutes of ice time.

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Washington Capitals starter Braden Holtby exited practice early Tuesday morning after being involved in a collision with a teammate.

According to reports, the Vezina Trophy candidate was flexing his left knee in discomfort and, after taking a few more shots, headed into the back with a trainer.

Holtby's health is obviously of utmost concern to the Capitals, who have their sights transfixed on a championship. But there's at least one member of the club not overly worried about the incident.

Capitals coach Barry Trotz didn't confirm Holtby would start Wednesday, but did provide this positive double negative.

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The Pittsburgh Penguins had three goalies on the ice at the team's optional skate Tuesday - none of which were incumbent Marc-Andre Fleury, who will miss his third straight game to begin the postseason.

Matt Murray, though, who hasn't dressed in the series versus the New York Rangers since suffering a head injury in the last game of the regular season, was seeing rubber.

His presence (and location during the skate) indicates he could start, but the starter in Games 1 and 2 Jeff Zatkoff, was first off the ice - a sign that typically means he'll go.

However, Penguins coach Mike Sullivan is continuing to keep his counterpart Alain Vigneault guessing, telling reporters that Murray is "an option" in Game 3.

Fleury is officially considered day to day.

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Philadelphia Flyers forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare will have a hearing for his hit on Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov during Game 3 of their first-round series, the NHL's Department of Player Safety announced Tuesday.

Bellemare was given a five-minute major and a game misconduct for hitting Orlov from behind, sending him head-first into the boards while chasing the puck in the corner.

Fans then began littering the ice with bracelets - with one even hitting Orlov in the face while he was being treated on the Capitals bench - earning the Flyers a two-minute penalty for delay of game.

Fortunately, the 24-year-old blue-liner was able to remain in the game.

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