Nick Bjugstad will draw back into Utah's lineup on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, sending Maccelli to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Maccelli is averaging 13:44 time-on-ice and has 18 points (8G / 10A) in 55 games this season. He had 57 points (17G / 40A) in 82 games last season.
Lindgren has not played since March 20th and will return to the crease on Thursday against his hometown team, the Minnesota Wild. The 31-year-old Lindgren was solid in his most recent outing, saving 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. He has a 2.63 GAA and .898 SV% in 31 appearances this season (16-11-3). The Capitals enter the action on Thursday as -140 road favorites against a Minnesota team outscored 8-1 during a two-game losing skid.
With Mikael Backlund (upper body) returning from a six-game absence, Sharangovich will be the odd man out of the lineup as a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Sharangovich has been held off the scoresheet in four straight games. He has 24 points (12G / 12A) in 62 outings this season.
Backlund has missed the last six games for the Flames, but will draw back into the lineup on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. The 35-year-old Backlund is averaging 18:48 time-on-ice and has 24 points (11G / 13A) in 64 games this season. Yegor Sharangovich will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Backlund's return.
Matias Maccelli will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, allowing Bjugstad to draw back into the lineup. Bjugstad has not played since March 18th and has 16 points (5G / 11A) in 55 games this season.
The Blues have been outstanding lately, outscoring their opposition 34-10 during a seven-game winning streak, as they attempt to secure a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. Hofer will likely tend the twine on Thursday against the Nashville Predators, looking to improve his 2.64 GAA and .905 SV% through 28 games this season (14-7-3). The 24-year-old Hofer has been excellent since the beginning of March, posting a 3-0-1 record, a 1.77 GAA, and a .922 SV%. The Blues enter Thursday's contest as -142 road favorites against a Predators team coming off an impressive 3-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.
Utah HC is coming off a disappointing 5-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, where Vejmelka allowed four goals on 13 shots (.692 SV%), but he will return to the crease on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 28-year-old Czech netminder has a 2.56 GAA and .904 SV% in 48 games this season. Utah enters the action on Thursday as +170 road underdogs against a Tampa Bay team coming off a dominant 6-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Flames have won four straight, desperately battling for a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference, and will turn to Wolf between the pipes on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. The 23-year-old Wolf saved 26 of 29 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Seattle Kraken. The rookie goalie has a solid 2.64 GAA and .911 SV% in 43 games this season (24-14-5). The Flames enter the action on Thursday as +128 home underdogs against a Stars team that defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 last night.
The Senators turned to Anton Forsberg between the pipes in their previous game and came up short in a 3-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. They will return to Ullmark on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings as he looks to build on his 2.78 GAA and .908 SV% through 37 appearances this season (19-13-3). The 31-year-old Ullmark was solid in his last game, saving 25 of 27 shots (.926 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the New Jersey Devils. The Senators enter Thursday's contest as -123 road favorites against a Red Wings squad that has lost three of their last four (1-3-0).
On the front end of a back-to-back, the Canadiens will turn to Dobes between the pipes on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 23-year-old Czech goalie's last start was on March 12th, when he allowed five goals on 35 shots (.857 SV%) in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken. He has a 2.75 GAA and .905 SV% in 13 games this season (6-3-2). The Canadiens enter Thursday's contest as -119 road favorites against a Flyers club amid a six-game losing skid (0-5-1).
Malkin was a late scratch before Tuesday's loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning due to an upper-body injury, remains listed as day-to-day, and will not play on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 38-year-old Malkin is averaging 17:54 time-on-ice and has 46 points (15G / 31A) in 62 games this season. The Penguins return to the ice on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres.
Shea has not played since March 9th but will re-enter the lineup on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 28-year-old defenseman is averaging 16:55 time-on-ice and has five points (3G / 2A) in 30 games this season.
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).
