Vejmelka allowed five goals on 29 shots (.828 SV%) for his third-straight loss as he was beaten easily by the Edmonton Oilers in his last start. The 26-year-old has been solid this season considering the team around him, posting an 18-22-5 record, a 3.37 GAA and a .902 SV%. He takes on the Dallas Stars, who have won three of their last five games and are seventh in the NHL in goals per game (3.41).
Kaut has three goals, two assists, 20 SOG and a -2 plus/minus in nine games since being traded to San Jose from Colorado but has been reassigned to the San Jose Barracuda (AHL) after playing 18:53 TOI Thursday. The 23-year-old returns to the AHL, where he had eight goals, 13 assists, eight PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through 25 games with both San Jose (AHL) and Colorado (AHL).
Duhaime missed the Wilds' previous game vs. Colorado due to illness but will draw back into the lineup Saturday as Minnesota takes on the Vegas Golden Knights. The 25-year-old has eight goals, one assist, 64 SOG, 40 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 44 games before missing the last game.
Oettinger stopped 17 of 18 shots (.944 SV%) for his second-straight win as he easily handled Chicago in his previous start. The 24-year-old has been sensational on way to his second-straight 30-win season, with his 32-10-11 record, 2.47 GAA and .918 SV%. He takes on the Arizona Coyotes, who are in the middle of a five-game losing skid after their 5-4 loss to Edmonton last game.
Hronek was able to suit up for four games for the Vancouver Canucks before it was announced Friday that he would miss the remainder of the 2022-23 season due to a shoulder injury. The 25-year-old finishes his campaign with nine goals, 30 assists, 124 SOG, 34 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus through 64 games played between Vancouver and Detroit.
Toews has not played since January 28th due to personal reasons and will draw back into the Blackhawks' lineup Saturday vs. New Jersey. The 34-year-old has 14 goals, 28 points, 70 SOG, 37 PIMs and a -24 plus/minus through 46 games this season.
Demko allowed six goals on 31 shots (.806 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he took the loss vs. St. Louis in his previous start. ˇThe 27-year-old had a horrendous start to the season, which has led to his current 11-13-3 record, 3.32 GAA and .895 SV%. He takes on the Calgary Flames, who have won two-straight and are second in the NHL in shots per game (35.5).
Acciari missed the Maple Leafs' previous game due to a neck/whiplash injury and will be out of Toronto's lineup on both Saturday and Sunday. The 31-year-old has 13 goals, eight assists, 97 SOG, 19 PIMs and a -7 plus/minus through 71 games played between Toronto and St. Louis this season.
Foote had a goal, four SOG, and was a +2 plus/minus through six games this season with New Jersey but has been reassigned to Utica (AHL) on Friday. The 22-year-old returns to Utica, where he had 18 goals, 30 points and 25 PIMs through 49 games played this season.
Hellebuyck allowed three goals on 30 shots (.900 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he we handed the defeat by San Jose in his previous start. The 29-year-old has enjoyed an incredibly strong season and is nearing 60 appearances (58), with his 32-24-2 record, 2.60 GAA and .917 SV%. He takes on the Detroit Red Wings, who have won their last two games but are 24th in the NHL in goals per game (2.92).
Kuhlman last dressed on March 3rd but will draw back into the Jets' lineup Friday as he replaces Saku Maenalanen. The 27-year-old has three goals, four assists, 46 SOG, eight PIMs and a -3 plus/minus through 44 games with both Winnipeg and Seattle.
Maenalenen has four goals, six assists, 57 SOG, 14 PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through 59 games this season but will be a healthy scratch Friday vs. Detroit. He will be replaced by Karson Kuhlman in the Jets' lineup.
Bjornfot has five goals, seven assists, eight PIMs and a +4 plus/minus through 47 games with Ontario (AHL) and has been recalled to Los Angeles Friday. The 21-year-old has an assist and six PIMs through eight games with the Kings already this season.
Ersson was 6-1-0 with a .898 SV% and 3.07 GAA and has been loaned back to Lehigh-Valley (AHL) Friday as Carter Hart (lower-body) is expected to rejoin to the team. The 23-year-old returns to the minors, where he is 21-14-1 with a .904 SV% and 2.70 GAA.
Zohorna had 11 goals, 20 assists, 37 PIMs and a +20 plus/minus through 46 games with the Calgary Wranglers (AHL) and Toronto Marlies (AHL) and has been recalled to the Maple Leafs for the first time this season on emergency conditions. The 26-year-old played in eight games for the Calgary Flames earlier in the season, failing to pick up a point, with three SOG and a -2 plus/minus.
Bjork has three goals, eight assists, 30 SOG, 24 PIMs and a -7 plus/minus through 28 games but has been reassigned to Cleveland (AHL) a day after being called up. The 25-year-old returns to the Monsters, where he had six goals, 13 points, 18 PIMs and a -3 plus/minus.
Kasper had eight goals, 15 assists, 72 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus through 52 games with Rogle BK of the SHL and has been recalled to the Detroit Red Wings late Thursday night. The 18-year-old is Detroit's 2022 first-round pick (eight overall).
