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Daccord will be looking to snap a personal three-game losing streak when the Kraken host the Canadiens on Wednesday. Daccord has struggled following the Four Nations break after a very strong first half of the season, posting a 2-4-0 record and an .871 SV% across six appearances. Thankfully for Daccord, the Kraken do get the benefit of hosting the Habs on the tail-end of a back-to-back on Wednesday. Seattle enters the action at -150 on the money line.

Leason re-enters the lineup on Wednesday as the Ducks opt to get some fresh legs into their lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Jansen Harkins will sit in his place.

Harkins will take the night off on Wednesday as the Ducks opt to get some fresh legs into their lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Brett Leason will draw into the lineup in his place.

With John Gibson still sidelined and Anaheim playing their second game in as many nights, Husso will get the chance to make his Ducks debut in Utah on Wednesday. Husso has made four appearances for the San Diego Gulls (AHL) since being acquired from the Red Wings, registering a 3-1-0 record and an .894 SV%. He struggled mightily at the NHL level with the Red Wings this season, picking up just a single win in nine appearances to go along with a dreadful .866 SV%. Husso and the Ducks enter action on Wednesday at +230 on the money line.

Aman will draw into the lineup on Wednesday as the Canucks opt to get some fresh legs into their lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Nils Jonathan Lekkerimaki will sit in his place.

Lekkerimaki will be the odd-man out on Wednesday as the Canucks opt to get some fresh legs into their lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Nils Aman will draw into the lineup in his place.

Hughes has missed four straight game due to an undisclosed injury but will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames. He played the previous three games after missing nearly a month due to a lower-body injury. The 25-year-old Hughes has been having another season worthy of a Norris trophy, scoring 60 points (14G / 46A) in 50 games.

Myers was a surprise scratch on Wednesday, with the Canucks not announcing his absence prior to warmups. His spot in the lineup could potentially filled by Quinn Hughes, who is a game-time decision with his own undisclosed injury.

The 49th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, Nyman is excelling in his first full AHL season. The 6 foot 4, 20-year-old Finn has 26 goals and 15 assists in 55 games this season. Nyman could be set to make his NHL debut when the Kraken host the Red Wings on Wednesday.

Luukkonen will make his 48th start of the season when the Sabres travel to Detroit to take on the Red Wings on Wednesday. Luukkonen delivered a fantastic performance against the Oilers on Monday, stopping 32 of the 34 shots he faced enroute to a 3-2 victory. The 25-year-old netminder has struggled on the whole this season, posting an .892 SV% and saving -12.0 goals above expected. The Sabres enter action on Wednesday at +130 on the money line.

Hughes has missed four straight game due to an undisclosed injury but appears ready to return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames. He played the previous three games after missing nearly a month due to a lower-body injury. The 25-year-old Hughes has been having another season worthy of a Norris trophy, scoring 60 points (14G / 46A) in 50 games. That said, his inability to remain in the lineup lately causes notable concern for a Canucks team desperately trying to stay in the mix for a playoff spot.

Lankinen allowed three goals on 26 shots (.885 SV%) in yesterday's 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens and will return to the crease on Wednesday in a highly contest battle between the Calgary Flames for a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. The 29-year-old Lankinen has a 2.54 GAA and .905 SV% in 41 games this season (22-12-7). The Canucks enter Wednesday's contest as +135 road underdogs against a Flames squad with points in four straight (2-0-2).

Veleno made his debut with the Blackhawks on Saturday, after being acquired from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for Petr Mrazek and Craig Smith. The 25-year-old Veleno is averaging 11:35 time-on-ice and has zero points through two games with the Blackhawks. The team returns to action on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks and it's unclear if Veleno will be ready to suit up.

Hughes has missed four straight game due to an undisclosed injury but could return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames. He played the previous three games after missing nearly a month due to a lower-body injury. The 25-year-old Hughes has been having another season worthy of a Norris trophy, scoring 60 points (14G / 46A) in 50 games. That said, his inability to remain in the lineup lately causes notable concern for a Canucks team desperately trying to stay in the mix for a playoff spot.

Lankinen allowed three goals on 26 shots (.885 SV%) in yesterday's 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens and will likely return to the crease on Wednesday in a highly contest battle between the Calgary Flames for a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. The 29-year-old Lankinen has a 2.54 GAA and .905 SV% in 41 games this season (22-12-7). The Canucks enter Wednesday's contest as +135 road underdogs against a Flames squad with points in four straight (2-0-2).

Janmark was absent from practice on Wednesday due to an illness but could be an option to play on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils. The 32-year-old Janmark has settled into a bottom-six role for the Oilers this season, averaging 12:56 time-on-ice and scored 17 points (2G / 15A) in 63 games this season.

Hintz exited Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Edmonton Oilers after taking a puck to the face and has not played since. The Stars received positive news, revealing no fracture, but Hintz will still be out of the lineup for roughly one week. Before being injured, the 28-year-old Hintz was producing at an elite rate, with 16 points (3G / 13A) during a six-game point streak. The Stars don't play until Friday, which Hintz has been ruled out for, but he could return to the lineup on Sunday against the Colorado Avalanche.

Utah HC has lost two straight and will hope to return to the win column on Wednesday, with Vejmelka tending the twine against the Anaheim Ducks. Vejmelka has a sub-.900 SV% in three of his last four games (1-1-2), an uncommon trend for the Czech netminder this season. In 41 appearances (17-16-6), Vejmelka has a 2.49 GAA and .909 SV%. Utah HC enters Wednesday's contest as sizeable -278 home favorites against a Ducks squad that was defeated 7-4 by the Washington Capitals last night.