The players will begin a vote tomorrow to grant the NHLPA board the authority to file a disclaimer of interest.
Patrice Bergeron will play in Game 5 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.
Nicklas Backstrom scored a pair of goals, including the overtime winner, and he added an assist in Game 5 against Columbus.
Nikita Kucherov netted the game-winning goal in Game 5 to send Tampa Bay into the second round and eliminate the New Jersey Devils.
Philadelphia did not provide an update on the status of Ivan Provorov, which is a little concerning.
Patrick Eaves is expected to be ready by mid-October, according to Ducks GM Bob Murray.
Ryan Callahan (upper body) will play Saturday afternoon.
Stefan Noesen won't play in Game 5 on Saturday due to a lower-body injury.
Alexander Wennberg (upper body) will be back in lineup on Saturday afternoon.
Sami Vatanen (upper body) will not play in Game 5 on Saturday afternoon.
Cory Schneider will start Game 5 against Washington.
Joe Thornton (knee) may not be ready to play in Game 1 of the second round against the Vegas Golden Knights.