As expected, Haula (undisclosed) will not play Thursday in Game 1 of a quarterfinal playoff match against the Stars, Chad Graff of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Haula reportedly joined his team for the end of practice Thursday, which bodes well for his chances of playing in Game 2 on Saturday. The 25-year-old center blossomed late in the regular season, catching the eyes of fantasy owners with a 10-game point streak that began in mid-March.