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Korpisalo stopped 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) to snap a two-game losing streak with a victory over Vancouver in his previous start. The 28-year-old has been a revelation since joining the Kings around the trade deadline, with his 5-2-1 record, 1.75 GAA and .937 SV% since the trade from Columbus. He takes on the Vegas Golden Knights, who lost their last game 3-2 vs. Nashville in overtime but are 14th in the NHL in goals per game (3.26).



Andersen stopped 21 of 22 shots (.955 SV%) to snap a three-game losing streak as he beat the New York Islanders in his previous start. The 33-year-old has won most nights this year despite his average counting stats, with his 20-9-1 record, 2.42 GAA and .904 SV%. He takes on the Nashville Predators, who have won three of their last five games and are 26th in the NHL in goals per game (2.74).




Rutta has missed the Penguins previous 10 games with a lower-body inury but is expected to draw back into the lineup Thursday. The 32-year-old has three goals, six assists, and a +2 plus/minus through 53 games this season.




Samsonov allowed two goals on 16 shots (.875 SV%) for his third loss in three games as he took the loss to Detroit in his previous game after entering a few minutes into the second period. The 26-year-old has been very solid for the Maple Leafs in his first season in Toronto, with his 25-10-4 record, 2.41 GAA and .915 SV%. He will take on the Boston Bruins, who have won three-straight and 10 of his last 11 games.

Levi allowed two goals on 36 shots (.944 SV%) for his first career loss as he was handed the defeat by the Florida Panthers in his previous start. The 21-year-old has been sensational in his two NHL starts this season, with his 1-1-0 record, 1.98 GAA and .942 SV%. He takes on the Detroit Red Wings, who have won four of their last five games and are 22nd in the NHL in goals per game (2.96).

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).


Mantha has 11 goals, 16 assists, 119 SOG, 31 PIMs and a -8 plus/minus through 67 games played this season but will not be in the lineup Thursday vs. Montreal due to a lower-body injury. The 28-year-old is considered day-to-day until there are further updates on his injury.

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