Vanecek is not ready to return to the lineup but appears to be making progress. Mackenzie Blackwood started on Monday and will again on Wednesday against the Dallas Stars with Yaroslav Askarov as the backup.
Georgiev was placed on Injured Reserve earlier today, retroactive to November 13th, but could be an option between the pipes on Thursday against the Washington Capitals. If Georgiev is unable to go, expect Justus Annunen to get the start for Colorado.
Despite the Sharks recalling high-pedigree prospect Yaroslav Askarov from the San Jose Barracuda (AHL) on Monday, the Sharks will turn to Blackwood between the pipes for a second straight game. The 27-year-old Blackwood has been stellar between the pipes lately, posting a .929 SV% in his previous six outings (3-2-1). The Sharks enter the action on Wednesday as significant +393 road underdogs against the Stars but nearly defeated them in their meeting on October 15th when Blackwood saved 36 of 38 shots (.947 SV%) in a 3-2 shootout loss.
The Red Wings have been giving up a plethora of goals lately, outscored 15-9 in their previous three games (0-2-1) and will turn to Lyon between the pipes on Thursday against the New York Islanders. The 28-year-old Lyon has had an up-and-down 2024-25 campaign, posting a 3.14 GAA and .903 SV% in seven games (2-4-0).
After a 5-2 loss to the Washington Capitals with Ilya Samsonov in net, the Golden Knights will likely revert to Hill on Wednesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 28-year-old Hill has an unspectacular 3.16 GAA and .885 SV% in 12 games (8-3-1) but has won two straight, posting an impressive .929 SV%. The Golden Knights enter the action on Wednesday as +110 road underdogs against a Maple Leafs club still without Auston Matthews (upper body).
Smith has played the previous fur games, recording three points (0G / 3A), but will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday, allowing Nils Lundkvist to draw back into the lineup. The 35-year-old Smith is averaging 13:53 time-on-ice and has three points (0G / 3A) in nine games this season.
After being sidelined for two games, Lundkvist will draw back into the Stars' lineup on Wednesday, replacing Brendan Smith. The 24-year-old Lundkvist is averaging 14:30 time-on-ice and has one point (0G / 1A) in 14 games this season.
Oettinger had the night off in Dallas' 4-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Monday but will return to the crease on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks. The 25-year-old Oettinger has a 2.27 GAA and .917 SV% in 12 games this season (9-3-0) and is sporting a .942 SV% over his previous three contests (3-0-0). The Stars enter the action on Wednesday as enormous -466 home favorites against a Sharks club they defeated 3-2 in a shootout on October 15th.
Minten was the second-round pick, 38th overall, of the Maple Leafs in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old made his NHL debut last season, going scoreless in four games with the Maple Leafs. He has four points (2G / 2A) in five games with the Marlies (AHL) this season. Minten will draw into the Maple Leafs lineup to replace David Kampf (lower body).
After missing the first six weeks of the season, Hakanpaa will have a rest-day on Wednesday as he acclimates to the workload. The 32-year-old Hakanpaa is averaging 14:05 time-on-ice through two games this season, recording four blocks and one hit.
The Maple Leafs have won five of their previous six and will turn to Woll in the crease on Wednesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Woll has been serviceable in limited action this season, posting a 2.40 GAA and .902 SV% in five games (3-2-0), but has won two straight with a solid .917 SV%. The Maple Leaf enter the action on Wednesday as -130 home favorites against a Golden Knights squad that has lost three of their past five (2-2-1).
With Max Domi (lower body) placed on Injured Reserve, the Maple Leafs have recalled Grebyonkin from the Marlies (AHL) to make his NHL debut. The 21-year-old Grebyonkin was a fifth-round pick of the Maple Leafs in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. He is playing in his first professional season in North America and has 10 points (4G / 6A) in 13 games in the AHL with the Marlies.
Andrae has played 10 games with the Flyers this season, averaging 18:27 time-on-ice, recording three points (0G / 3A), 13 blocks, and 15 hits. Helge Grans, recalled from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) on Monday, has been Andrae's replacement in the lineup.
Benoit has not played the previous two games but will likely return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 26-year-old Benoit is averaging 15:51 time-on-ice and has two points (0G / 2A) in 17 game this season. He was skating on a defensive pair with Conor Timmins at the morning skate on Wednesday.
Johnson has not played since October 17th due to an upper-body injury but is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 22-year-old Johnson showed signs of a true breakout campaign before his injury, with two goals and three assists in his first four games. The Blue Jackets loaned Mikael Pyyhtia to the Cleveland Monsters (AHL) to accommodate Johnson's return.
The Maple Leafs have won five of their previous six and will likely turn to Woll in the crease on Wednesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Woll has been serviceable in limited action this season, posting a 2.40 GAA and .902 SV% in five games (3-2-0), but has won two straight with a solid .917 SV%. The Maple Leaf enter the action on Wednesday as -130 home favorites against a Golden Knights squad that has lost three of their past five (2-2-1).
Pyyhtia has played 17 games with the Blue Jackets this season, averaging 13:57 time-on-ice and scoring one point (1G / 0A). The 22-year-old has been sent down to the Cleveland Monsters (AHL), likely making room for Kent Johnson (upper body) to return to the Blue Jackets lineup.
Jiricek has been limited to six games with the Blue Jackets, scoring one point (0G / 1A0, and played a season-low 8:14 time-on-ice in their previous outing. The 20-year-old defenseman was the sixth overall pick of the Blue Jackets in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.
After a rough start to the season, Fedotov has been excellent lately and will return to the crease on Wednesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 27-year-old Fedotov has a 3.64 GAA and .871 SV% in six games (3-3-0) but is riding a three-game winning streak, posting a solid .918 SV%. That said, the Flyers enter the action on Wednesday as +194 home underdogs against a Hurricanes club that defeated them 6-4 two weeks ago.
With Max Domi (lower body) placed on Injured Reserve, the Maple Leafs have recalled Grebyonkin from the Marlies (AHL). The 21-year-old Grebyonkin was a fifth-round pick of the Maple Leafs in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. He is playing in his first professional season in North America and has 10 points (4G / 6A) in 13 games in the AHL with the Marlies.
