Sanford had 12 goals, 16 assists, 51 PIMs and a -12 plus/minus through 45 games with Milwaukee (AHL) and has been recalled to Nashville for a second time this season. The 28-year-old returns to Nashville, where he had a goal, two points, 14 SOG, two PIMs and a -4 plus/minus through 11 games earlier this season.
Swayman stopped 21 of 24 shots (.875 SV%) for his fifth-straight win as he beat the Pittsburgh Penguins in his previous start. The 24-year-old has been one of the league's best backups yet again this season, with his 21-6-4 record, 2.24 GAA and .919 SV%. He takes on the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have won three of their last five games and are ninth in the NHL in goals per game (3.39).
Krejci missed the Bruins' previous game due to a lower-body injury and will now be forced to miss his second-straight contest as he sits out Thursday vs. Toronto. The 36-year-old has been one of the league's best comeback stories this season, posting 16 goals, 40 assists, 112 SOG, 20 PIMs and a +23 plus/minus through 70 games prior to the setback.
Lyon stopped 39 of 40 shots (.975 SV%) for his fourth-straight victory in his previous start against the Buffalo Sabres. The 30-year-old journeyman has been the Panthers' saviour as of late, with his 7-3-1 record, 3.04 GAA and .908 SV% propelling them in the direction of the playoffs. He takes on the Ottawa Senators, who have lost three-straight games and are eighth in the NHL in shots per game (33.1).
Husso was perfect in the Red Wings' previous game, stopping all 24 of 24 shots for his fourth shutout of the season as he blanked the Montreal Canadiens. The 28-year-old has had an up-and-down first season in Detroit, with his 26-19-6 record, 2.96 GAA and .901 SV%. He takes on the Buffalo Sabres, who have won four of their last six games and are third in the NHL in goals per game (3.55).
Jarry allowed five goals on 37 shots (.865 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he was defeated by the New Jersey Devils in his previous start. The 27-year-old has had a shakey season battling through injuries, with his 22-12-6 record, 2.99 GAA and .908 SV%. He takes on the Minnesota Wild, who have lost two-straight games and are 23rd in the NHL in goals (2.92).
Vanecek stopped 22 of 23 shots (.957 SV%) for his second win in three games as he beat the Pittsburgh Penguins in his previous start. The 27-year-old has enjoyed a strong first campaign in New Jersey, becoming the first goaltender since Martin Brodeur to reach 30+ wins, with his 31-11-4 record, 2.49 GAA and .909 SV%. He takes on the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have lost five of their last six games and are 30th in the NHL in goals per game (2.65).
Kessel failed to pick up a point but had three SOG, and a -1 plus/minus through a short two-game showing with St. Louis but has been assigned back to Springfield (AHL) on loan Thursday. The 22-year-old has five goals, 26 assists, and 64 PIMs through 66 games with Springfield prior to his original promotion.
Lyon stopped 39 of 40 shots (.975 SV%) for his fourth-straight victory in his previous start against the Buffalo Sabres. The 30-year-old journeyman has been the Panthers' saviour as of late, with his 7-3-1 record, 3.04 GAA and .908 SV% propelling them in the direction of the playoffs. He takes on the Ottawa Senators, who have lost three-straight games and are eighth in the NHL in shots per game (33.1).
Samorukov had four goals, 16 assists, and 26 PIMs across 66 games played with Springfield (AHL) and has been recalled to St. Louis for the first time this season. The 23-year-old had previously played in one NHL game prior to this season, failing to pick up a point and going a -2 plus/minus.
Hellebuyck stopped 31 of 32 shots (.969 SV%) for his second-straight win as he beat the New Jersey Devils in his previous start. The 29-year-old has had an incredibly solid season as he tries to propel the Jets' into the playoffs, with his 34-24-2 record, 2.56 GAA and .918 SV%. He takes on the Calgary Flames, who had a four-game winning streak snapped by a 4-3 loss to Chicago on Wednesday.
Markstrom allowed four goals on 23 shots (.826 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he was beaten by the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday. The 33-year-old has had a horrific 2022-23 season, with his 22-21-10 record, 3.00 GAA and .889 SV%. He takes on the Winnipeg Jets in a battle for the final playoff spot, who has won their last two games and are 21st in the NHL in both shots per game (30.4) and goals per game (3.01).
Henrique has been out since February 21st due to a knee injury but is expected to rejoin the Ducks' lineup Wednesday after being activated off the injured reserve. The 33-year-old has 19 goals, 14 assists, 122 SOG, 22 PIMs and a -7 plus/minus through 57 games
Brisebois had a goal, two assists, 15 SOG, six PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 17 games but will now miss the remainder of the 2022-23 season due to an undisclosed injury.
Kane took a maintenance day missing Tuesday's practice and will not play Wednesday vs. Tampa Bay due to a lower-body injury. The 34-year-old has 21 goals, 34 assists, 221 SOG, 55 PIMs and a -22 plus/minus through 70 games played with New York and Chicago this season.
Shesterkin stopped 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) for his third win in four starts as he beat the Washington Capitals in his previous start. Shesterkin has been solid yet again this season but will not be repeating his Vezina Trophy win from last season, as he has a 35-13-7 record, 2.52 GAA and .915 SV%. He takes on the Tampa Bay Lightning, who have won three-straight games and are seventh in the NHL in goals per game (3.43).
Lindblom has missed the Sharks' previous two games and is questionable to play Thursday vs. Colorado due to an upper-body injury. The 26-year-old has six goals, nine assists, 75 SOG, 18 PIMs and a -16 plus/minus through 73 games before the injury.
