NHL Hockey Player News

Comrie allowed three goals on 36 shots (.917 SV%) for his fourth-straight win as he beat Tampa Bay in his previous start. The 27-year-old Sabres' third netminder has struggled in his limited showings this season, with his 8-8-0 record, 3.56 GAA and .885 SV%. He will face the Dallas Stars, who snapped a three-game winning streak with a 5-4 loss to Calgary in their last game.

Schmid allowed three goals on 27 shots (.889 SV%) for his fifth loss in six starts as he was defeated by the Vegas Golden Knights. The 22-year-old has been sensational despite his recent losses, with his 6-4-1 record, 2.00 GAA and .926 SV%. He will face the Washington Capitals, who lost their last game 4-2 to Los Angeles and are 20th in the NHL in goals per game (3.08).

Nylander was originally recalled on an emergency basis and collected one assist, two SOG and a +2 plus/minus while playing 14:56 TOI in his only game. He is expected to be back up with the Penguins at some point this year after his strong one-game showing.

Kaprizov was forced to leave Wednesday's contest vs. Winnipeg after just 14:50 TOI due to a lower-body injury after he got tangled up with Winnipeg defender Logan Stanley. It is a massive loss for the Wild as they lose their leading scorer, who had 39 goals, and 35 assists, alongside 250 SOG, 45 PIMs and a +6 plus/minus through 65 games prior to his injury.

Walker has 24 goals, 20 assists, 23 PIMs and a +17 plus/minus through 50 games played with the Iowa Wild (AHL) this season and has been recalled to Minnesota. The 23-year-old has played in six games this season with Minnesota, and has a goal, five SOG and a +2 plus/minus.

Ritchie had six goals, two assists, 46 SOG, 23 PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through 34 games with Calgary and will make his Arizona debut Thursday after dealing with some visa issues. This is the 29-year-olds fourth team in his career.

Miller was suspended two-games for a spitting incident vs. Los Angeles and will return to the Rangers' lineup Thursday as they take on the Montreal Canadiens. The 23-year-old has six goals, 24 assists, 86 SOG, 39 PIMs and is a +1 plus/minus through 60 games prior to his suspension.

Grubauer stopped 20 of 22 shots (.909 SV%) for his fourth-straight win as he beat Anaheim his last time between the pipes. The 31-year-old has improved his numbers as of late but still has an ugly .896 SV%, 2.92 GAA but a decent 12-11-3 record. He will face the Ottawa Senators, who just snapped a five-game winning streak with a 5-0 loss to Chicago last game.

Tomasino missed the Predators' previous game due to an upper-body injury but will return to the lineup Thursday as they take on Arizona. The 21-year-old has two goals, four assists, 19 SOG and two PIMs through 10 games this season.

Saros allowed three goals on 29 shots (.897 SV%) for his second loss in three games as he was beaten by Vancouver in his last start. The 27-year-old has been solid as expected all season, with his 24-17-6 record, 2.75 GAA and .917 SV%. He will take on the Arizona Coyotes, who just snapped a three-game losing streak with a 6-2 win over St. Louis last game but are last in the NHL in shots per game (25.7).

Durzi has seven goals, 27 assists, 98 SOG, 37 PIMs and a -11 plus/minus through 62 games this season but will not play Thursday after not making the trip to Colorado due to an undisclosed injury. It will be the first game missed this season for the 24-year-old.

Moore hasn't played since February 21st due to an upper-body injury but will draw back into the Kings' lineup Thursday as they take on Colorado. The 27-year-old has seven goals, 13 assists, 123 SOG, eight PIMs and a -4 plus/minus through 42 games this season prior to his injury.

Korpisalo started his Kings' tenure with a 24-save (.923 SV%) win over St. Louis which brought him to four wins in his last five games. The 28-year-old has been solid despite playing for Columbus all season, with his 12-11-3 record, 3.13 GAA and .913 SV%. He will take on the Colorado Avalanche, who snapped a three-game losing skid with a 6-0 thrashing of San Jose in their previous game.

Korpisalo started his Kings' tenure with a 24-save (.923 SV%) win over St. Louis which brought him to four wins in his last five games. The 28-year-old has been solid despite playing for Columbus all season, with his 12-11-3 record, 3.13 GAA and .913 SV%. He will take on the Colorado Avalanche, who snapped a three-game losing skid with a 6-0 thrashing of San Jose in their previous game.

Grubauer stopped 20 of 22 shots (.909 SV%) for his fourth-straight win as he beat Anaheim his last time between the pipes. The 31-year-old has improved his numbers as of late but still has an ugly .896 SV%, 2.92 GAA but a decent 12-11-3 record. He will face the Ottawa Senators, who just snapped a five-game winning streak with a 5-0 loss to Chicago last game.

Chatfield "tweaked something with his groin" that head coach Rod Brind'Amour does not believe to be serious but he will miss Thursday's game as he is considered day-to-day for the time being. The 26-year-old has five goals, seven assists, 78 SOG, 33 PIMs and a +20 plus/minus through 62 games this season prior to his injury.