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The Ducks are coming off a dominant 6-2 win over the Boston Bruins, where Gibson saved 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%). The 31-year-old Gibson will likely return to the crease on Friday against the New York Rangers, looking to build on his 2.72 GAA and .912 SV% in 28 appearances this season (11-10-2). The Ducks enter Friday's contest as +131 home underdogs against a Rangers club that has lost four of their last five (1-4-0) and is desperately trying to stay within reach of a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.

The Devils snapped a three-game losing skid in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks and will turn to Allen between the pipes on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 34-year-old Allen allowed three goals on 19 shots (.842 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators. He has a 2.56 GAA and .912 SV% in 27 games this season (12-14-1). The Devils enter Friday's contest as +168 road underdogs against a Jets team that is 7-3-0 in their last 10 games.

Utah HC has recalled goalie Matt Villalta from the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL), swapping places with Jaxson Stauber. The 25-year-old Villalta has a 3.01 GAA and .906 SV% in 41 games (17-21-3) with Tucson this season.

Utah HC has recalled goalie Matt Villalta from the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL), swapping places with Jaxson Stauber. The 25-year-old Stauber allowed four goals on 10 shots (.600 SV%) in Thursday's disastrous 8-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The Devils snapped a three-game losing skid in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks and will likely turn to Allen between the pipes on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 34-year-old Allen allowed three goals on 19 shots (.842 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators. He has a 2.56 GAA and .912 SV% in 27 games this season (12-14-1). The Devils enter Friday's contest as +168 road underdogs against a Jets team that is 7-3-0 in their last 10 games.

Kupari returned from a concussion in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Washington Capitals, playing only 5:44 time-on-ice, and will be sidelined again after having a setback. The 25-year-old Kupari is averaging 10:16 time-on-ice and has eight points (5G / 3A) in 59 games this season.

Blueger is battling an illness and his status for Friday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets is up in the air. The 30-year-old Blueger is averaging 14:20 time-on-ice and has 23 points (8G / 15A) in 72 games this season.

The Canucks have won two straight with Thatcher Demko tending the twine, but they will likely turn to Lankinen on Friday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 29-year-old Lankinen had a forgetful night in his previous outing, allowing four goals on 11 shots (.636 SV%) in a 5-3 loss to the New York Rangers. He has a 2.59 GAA and .901 SV% in 46 games this season (24-14-8). The Canucks enter Friday's contest as +114 road underdogs against a Blue Jackets team that is 2-7-1 in their last 10 games.

On the tail end of a back-to-back, a night after a disappointing 6-4 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, the Canadiens will turn to Montembeault between the pipes on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 28-year-old Montembeault struggled in his previous outing, allowing five goals on 32 shots (.844 SV%) in a 6-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues. He has a 2.93 GAA and .898 SV% in 53 games this season (25-22-6). The Canadiens enter the action on Friday as +276 road underdogs against a Hurricanes club coming off a 3-1 loss to the Nashville Predators.

Dunne is an undrafted 26-year-old forward that played two games with the Sabres this season but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. He has 26 points (9G / 17A) in 58 games with the Rochester Americans (AHL).

The Jets have won five of their last seven (5-2-0) and will turn to Hellebuyck between the pipes on Friday against the New Jersey Devils. The 31-year-old Hellebuyck was solid in his previous outing, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime win over the Washington Capitals. He has an excellent 2.06 GAA and .924 SV% in 55 games this season (41-10-3). The Jets enter Friday's contest as -185 home favorites against a Devils squad that has lost three of their last four (1-2-1).

For the first time in his tenure as a Blackhawk, Knight will likely start a third consecutive game on Friday when he tends the twine against the Vegas Golden Knights. Knight struggled in his previous outing, allowing four goals on 19 shots (.789 SV%) in a 5-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils. The 23-year-old goalie has a 3.15 GAA and .894 SV% in eight games with the Blackhawks (3-5-0). The Blackhawks enter Friday's game as significant +267 home underdogs against a Golden Knights club riding a four-game winning streak.

Svechnikov has missed seven straight games due to a lower-body injury but will return to the lineup on Friday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 24-year-old Svechnikov is averaging 17:29 time-on-ice and has 43 points (18G / 25A) in 63 games this season.

Zary played only 12:56 time-on-ice, exiting Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Dallas Stars after an awkward collision with Mikko Rantenen. The 23-year-old Zary recorded an assist before leaving the game, giving him three points (1G / 2A) in his last five games. He will be reevaluated on Friday.

The Panthers have not played since Sunday's 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, when Bobrovsky saved 24 of 27 shots (.889 SV%). He will return to the crease on Friday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 36-year-old Bobrovsky has a 2.46 GAA and .907 SV% in 47 games this season (30-15-2). Florida enters Friday's contest as considerable -225 home favorites against a Utah team that played last night and lost in a disastrous 8-0 effort against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Marchand has not played since suffering an upper-body injury with the Bruins on March 1st, and will make his Panthers' debut on Friday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 36-year-old Marchand averaged 18:26 time-on-ice and scored 47 points (21G / 26A) in 61 games with the Bruins this season. He is expected to play on a line with Mackie Samoskevich and Sam Bennett.

The Blue Jackets snapped a six-game losing skid in their most recent outing when Merzlikins saved 30 of 33 shots (.909 SV%) in a 4-3 win over the New York Islanders. They will roll Merzlikins between the pipes on Friday against the Vancouver Canucks as they try to stay within reach of a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. The 30-year-old Merzlikins has a 3.03 GAA and .896 SV% in 47 games this season (23-19-5). The Blue Jackets enter Friday's contest as -125 home favorites against a Canucks squad riding a two-game winning streak.

Sasson made his NHL debut earlier this season, scoring six points (2G / 4A) in 24 games with Vancouver. The undrafted 24-year-old forward has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL, tallying 26 points (9G / 17A) in 37 games with the Abbotsford Canucks.

The Panthers have not played since Sunday's 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, when Bobrovsky saved 24 of 27 shots (.889 SV%). He will likely return to the crease on Friday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 36-year-old Bobrovsky has a 2.46 GAA and .907 SV% in 47 games this season (30-15-2). Florida enters Friday's contest as considerable -225 home favorites against a Utah team that played last night and lost in a disastrous 8-0 effort against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The Hurricanes are coming off a disappointing 3-1 loss to the Nashville Predators and will hope for a better fate with Andersen tending the twine on Friday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 35-year-old Andersen was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 35 of 37 shots (.946 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks. He has a 2.07 GAA and .918 SV% in 16 games this season. The Hurricanes enter Friday's contest as enormous -318 home favorites against a Canadiens squad that played last night and lost 6-4 to the Philadelphia Flyers.