Reimer allowed four goals on 28 shots (.857 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he was handed a defeat by Minnesota his last time between the pipes. The 35-year-old has had a season to forget in 2022-23, with his 10-17-6 record, 3.30 GAA and .894 SV%. He will take on the Seattle Kraken, who are looking to snap a three-game losing skid after losing 5-2 to Dallas last game.
Stalock stopped 23 of 26 shots (.885 SV%) for his second win in three games as he beat Boston in his previous start. The 35-year-old has been one of the NHL's best comeback stories, with his 8-8-1 record, 2.80 GAA and .918 SV%. He will face the Nashville Predators, who are in the midst of a three-game winning streak and have won five of their last seven contests.
Clifton has five goals, 12 assists, 81 SOG, 48 PIMs and a +18 plus/minus through 64 games played this season but will be a healthy scratch Thursday. He will be replaced by Brandon Carlo in the Bruins' lineup.
Carlo missed the Bruins' previous game due to an undisclosed injury and will return to Boston's lineup Thursday as he replaces Connor Clifton. The 26-year-old has three goals, 11 assists, 75 SOG, 27 PIMs and a +34 plus/minus through 60 games played before his injury.
Swayman allowed four goals on 25 shots (.840 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he was defeated by the Detroit Red Wings in his last start. The 24-year-old has been great when called upon in limited action, with his 16-6-4 record, .913 SV% and 2.37 GAA. He will face the Winnipeg Jets, who have lost eight of their last 11 games and are 17th in the NHL in goals per game (3.1).
Schenn was traded to the Maple Leafs at the trade deadline but returned to Vancouver not too long after for the birth of his child. He will make his Toronto season debut Friday as the Maple Leafs take on Carolina and will hoping to add to his three goals, 21 points and +9 plus/minus through 57 games this season.
Hellebuyck stopped 33 of 35 shots (.943 SV%) for his second-straight victory as he beat the Tampa Bay Lightning in his previous start. The 29-year-old has been solid for the Jets all season long, with his 29-20- record, 2.64 GAA and .919 SV%. He takes on the league-leading Boston Bruins, who have surprisingly lost three of their last four games but are still second in the NHL in goals per game (3.73).
Poehling has been out of the Penguins' lineup since February 11th due to an upper-body injury but will return to Pittsburgh's lineup Thursday. The 24-year-old has five goals, six assists, 45 SOG, and a +6 plus/minus through 38 games played prior to his injury.
Gagner has eight goals, six assists, 78 SOG, 13 PIMs and a -4 plus/minus through 48 games played but will now be forced to miss the rest of the 2023 season due to hip surgery. The 33-year-old surpassed the 1000 games played mark earlier this season.
Dubois has missed the Jets' previous four games and will not play Thursday vs. Boston after participating in the morning skate. The 24-year-old has 24 goals, 31 assists, 169 SOG, and 71 PIMs through 61 games this season.
Morrissey has missed the Jets' previous two games due to a lower-body injury but will draw back into the lineup Thursday vs. Boston. The 27-year-old is enjoying a breakout season, with 15 goals, 67 points, 140 SOG, 33 PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through 66 games played prior to the injury.
Saros stopped 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) for his second-straight victory as he beat Detroit in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been incredibly solid this season, with his 26-18-6 record, 2.75 GAA and .918 SV%. He will face the Chicago Blackhawks, who snapped a three-game losing streak after a 6-3 win over Boston last game but are last in the NHL in goals per game (2.52).
Skinner allowed three goals on 29 shots (.906 SV%) for his fifth win in six games as he beat Ottawa in his previous start. The 24-year-old Edmonton Native looks to have a firm grasp on the starter role, with his 20-14-4 record, .911 SV% and 2.92 GAA. He takes on the Dallas Stars, who snapped a three-game winning streak with a 5-2 loss to Vancouver in their last game.
Chiarot has five goals, 13 assists, 101 SOG, 47 PIMs and a -27 plus/minus through 67 games this year but will be forced to miss his first contest of the season Saturday vs. Colorado. He is considered week-to-week as he deals with an upper-body injury but is expected to return before the end of the season.
Petry left the Penguins' previous game vs. Montreal after just 14:42 TOI due to an undisclosed injury but will play Thursday. The 35-year-old has five goals, 21 assists, 100 SOG, 20 PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through 51 games this season.
Jarry was pulled in his previous start after allowing four goals on seven shots (.429 SV%) as he took no contest against Montreal in his last start. The 27-year-old has enjoyed a rocky, injury-filled season, with his 20-7-6 record, .910 SV% and 2.95 GAA. He will take on the New York Rangers, who have won three of their last four games after a 5-3 win over Washington last game.
Jarry was pulled in his previous start after allowing four goals on seven shots (.429 SV%) as he took no contest against Montreal in his last start. The 27-year-old has enjoyed a rocky, injury-filled season, with his 20-7-6 record, .910 SV% and 2.95 GAA. He will take on the New York Rangers, who have won three of their last four games after a 5-3 win over Washington last game.
Hellebuyck stopped 33 of 35 shots (.943 SV%) for his second-straight victory as he beat the Tampa Bay Lightning in his previous start. The 29-year-old has been solid for the Jets all season long, with his 29-20- record, 2.64 GAA and .919 SV%. He takes on the league-leading Boston Bruins, who have surprisingly lost three of their last four games but are still second in the NHL in goals per game (3.73).
Afanasyev failed to pick up a point in three games with the Nashville Predators and will return to Milwaukee (AHL) Thursday after being reassigned to the minors. The 22-year-old returns to the AHL, where he had 13 goals and 13 assists, across 55 games played prior to his callup.
