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Jarry had a forgetful performance in Tuesday's 6-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, allowing four goals on seven shots before being pulled. He will have the opportunity to redeem himself, tending the twine on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres. Before Tuesday's outing, Jarry was playing well, posting a 2.47 GAA and .923 SV% in six appearances (4-1-0). The Penguins enter Thursday's contest as +116 road underdogs against a Sabres team riding a two-game winning streak.

Lafferty did not play in Buffalo's previous game but could return to the lineup on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 30-year-old forward is averaging 9:43 time-on-ice and has five points (2G / 3A) in 50 games this season.

Jason Zucker (personal) will not play on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, allowing Dunne to re-enter the lineup. The 26-year-old Dunne has only played one game with the Sabres this season, recording a -2 plus/minus in 7:16 time-on-ice.

Zucker will not play on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins due to personal reason and will be replaced by Josh Dunne. The 33-year-old Zucker has been held off the scoresheet in three straight but is having an excellent season with the Sabres, scoring 46 points (19G / 27A) in 62 games.

Dominik Shine will likely draw back into Detroit's lineup on Thursday against the Ottawa Senators, resulting in Berggren being a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Berggren is averaging 12:55 time-on-ice and has 19 points (10G / 9A) in 65 games this season.

Shine hasn't played since March 14th but will likely re-enter the lineup on Thursday against the Ottawa Senators. The 31-year-old forward has played eight games with the Red Wings this season, scoring one point (0G / 1A) and averaging 8:42 time-on-ice.

Petry recently returned to the lineup from a nearly three-month absence due to an injury, and could be sidelined again as he is battling an undisclosed ailment. The 37-year-old defenseman is averaging 19:07 time-on-ice and has six points (1G / 5A) in 35 games this season.

Talbot has been battling an undisclosed injury, but will suit up as Alex Lyon's backup on Thursday against the Ottawa Senators. Talbot last played on March 22nd and has a 3.02 GAA and .898 SV% in 38 games this season (17-16-3).

With the Red Wings facing some injuries between the pipes, Lyon will be tending the twine for a third consecutive game when they host the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. Lyon struggled in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the high-powered offense of the Colorado Avalanche, allowing four goals on 27 shots (.852 SV%). The 32-year-old goalie has a 2.76 GAA and .899 SV% in 27 appearances this season (12-9-1). The Red Wings enter the action on Thursday as +115 home underdogs against a Senators squad that has lost three of their last four games (1-3-0).

Svechnikov has missed seven straight games due to a lower-body injury but will likely 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.

Minnesota's last contest with Gustavsson between the pipes was a 3-0 loss to the Dallas Stars, but not due to a poor effort from Gustavsson, who has been tremendous between the pipes. The 26-year-old Gustavsson has allowed only four total goals in his last four games (3-1-0), posting a superb .964 SV%. He has a 2.47 GAA and .918 SV% in 49 games this season (28-16-4). Still, Minnesota enters Thursday's contest as +139 home underdogs against a Washington Capitals squad that fell 3-2 to the Winnipeg Jets in their previous outing.

Foligno has not played since March 15th due to an upper-body injury but will likely draw back into Minnesota's lineup on Thursday against the Washington Capitals. The 33-year-old Foligno has zero points, a -7 plus/minus, and 37 hits in his last 10 games.

Vasilevskiy had light work in Tuesday's one-side 6-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, saving 14 of 15 shots (.933 SV%), and will likely return to the crease on Thursday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy has an excellent 2.22 GAA and .919 SV% through 56 games this season (34-19-3). Tampa Bay enters Thursday's contest as -188 home favorites against a Utah team coming off a disappointing 5-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.

McIlrath has played 11 games with the Capitals this season, scoring two points (0G / 2A). The 32-year-old has nine points (3G / 6A) in 86 career games in the NHL.

With the Red Wings facing some injuries between the pipes, Lyon will likely be tending the twine for a third consecutive game when they host the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. Lyon struggled in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the high-powered offense of the Colorado Avalanche, allowing four goals on 27 shots (.852 SV%). The 32-year-old goalie has a 2.76 GAA and .899 SV% in 27 appearances this season (12-9-1). The Red Wings enter the action on Thursday as +115 home underdogs against a Senators squad that has lost three of their last four games (1-3-0).

The Sabres are riding a two-game winning streak courtesy of two solid efforts from James Reimer, and he will likely return to the crease on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 37-year-old Reimer has saved 63 of 65 shots (.926 SV%) in his last two games (2-0-0). He has a 2.93 GAA and .900 SV% in 16 appearances this season (4-8-2). The Sabres enter Thursday's contest as -135 home favorites against a Penguins squad coming off a disastrous 6-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Korchinski played nine games with the Blackhawks earlier this season, scoring zero points, but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 20-year-old defenseman has 27 points (3G / 24A) in 54 games with the Rockford IceHogs (AHL) this season.

Leason will be the odd-man out when the Ducks host the Bruins on Wednesday. Sam Colangelo (upper-body) will draw back into the lineup in his place.

Mancini will be the odd-man out on the Canucks blue-line when they visit the Islanders on Wednesday. Elias Nils Pettersson will draw into the lineup in his place.