Hart allowed two goals on 30 shots (.933 SV%) for his third loss in four games as he was defeated by the New York Islanders in his last start. Hart has been impressive in this years bounce-back season, with his 15-15-8 record, .911 SV% and 2.86 GAA. He takes on the Edmonton Oilers, who have won eight of their last nine games after a 5-2 victory over Detroit last game.
Husso allowed four goals on 26 shots (.846 SV%) to snap a two-game losing streak as he was defeated by Edmonton in his previous start. The 28-year-old has enjoyed an up-and-down first season in Detroit, with his 17-12-5 record, but mediocre 3.03 GAA and .900 SV%. He will take on the Calgary Flames, who lost their last game 5-4 to the New York Rangers in overtime but are 2nd in the NHL in shots per game (35.4).
Aho has four goals, nine assists, 70 SOG, 12 PIMs and a +4 plus/minus through 50 games this season but will be a healthy scratch Thursday as the Islanders take on Vancouver. The return of Alexander Romanov (personal) means Aho will head to the press box Thursday.
Romanov missed the Islanders' previous game due to personal reasons but will draw back into the lineup Thursday as they take on Vancouver. The 23-year-old hard hitting defensemen has a goal, 14 assists, 73 SOG, 31 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 53 games so far this season.
Sorokin was perfect, stopping all 32 of 32 shots for his second straight shutout as he defeated the high-scoring Seattle Kraken in his last start. The 27-year-old may have a near .500 record with his 17-16-4 record, but has a top-five SV% with his .926 SV% and impressive 2.31 GAA. He takes on the Vancouver Canucks, who have lost three of their last four under new coach Rick Tocchet after a 4-3 loss to the New York Rangers last game.
Burakovsky left Tuesday's game vs. the Islanders with a lower-body injury and did not return. The Kraken did not have an update on his status post-game, so consider him questionable to play Thursday in New Jersey.
Paul left Tuesday's game with an undisclosed injury and did not return. Head coach Jon Cooper did not have an update on Paul's status post-game, so consider him questionable to play Thursday vs. Colorado until the Lightning provides an update on his status.
Shesterkin allowed three goals on 35 shots (.914 SV%) for his third loss in four starts as he was defeated by Toronto in overtime in his previous start. The 2022 Vezina Trophy winner has been solid yet again this season, with his 21-8-7 record, 2.45 GAA and .918 SV%. He takes on the Vancouver Canucks, who are coming off 5-4 overtime loss to New Jersey but are 11th in the NHL in goals per game (3.32).
Goligoski last suited up for the Wild on January 21st but will draw back into the lineup Wednesday vs. Dallas as he replaced Jonas Brodin. The 37-year-old veteran has a goal, two assists, 28 SOG and one GWG across 19 games while coming in and out of Minnesota's lineup consistently as a healthy scratch.
Barkov left Monday's game vs. the Lightning and was unable to practice on Tuesday or Wednesday. Head coach Paul Maurice called Barkov a game-time decision. He said he will skate on Thursday morning, and they will reassess from there.
Hughes was unable to practice for the second straight day, as is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury. "We'll see how it goes," according to head coach Lindy Ruff, so consider Hughes questionable to play Thursday vs. the Kraken.
Brodin was listed as doubtful on Tuesday but has officially been ruled out for Wednesday's game in Dallas. With Brodin out, Alex Goligoski will draw back into the lineup beside Matt Dumba. Brodin should be considered day-to-day.
Studenic had 14 goals, 16 assists, 24 PIMs and a +13 plus/minus through 43 games with Texas (AHL) but has been recalled for the first time Wednesday to the big club and will be in the lineup Wednesday. He will be looking to build off the three goals and three assists he has across 41 career NHL games played throughout three seasons.
Kiviranta is expected to miss an extended period of time with a lower-body injury. Kiviranta does not need surgery but the Stars do not have a timeline on his return. Marian Studenic was recalled from the AHL on Tuesday and will replace him in the lineup on Wednesday.
Oettinger stoped 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) for his first win in four starts as he beat Anaheim in his previous contest. The 24-year-old old is top five in all three major goalie categories, including wins with his 22-7-7 record, GAA with his 2.25 and SV% with his impressive .924. He takes on the Minnesota Wild, who are coming off a 3-2 loss to Arizona but are still 11th in the NHL in goals allowed per game (2.84).
Martin allowed six goals on 35 shots (.829 SV%) for his eight-straight loss as he was walloped by Seattle in his previous start. The 27-year-old started the year off successfully but has been horrendous as of late, leading to his 11-13-1 record, 3.94 GAA and .875 SV%. He will take on the New York Rangers, who have won three of their last four games after a 5-4 overtime win over Calgary last game.
Oettinger stoped 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) for his first win in four starts as he beat Anaheim in his previous contest. The 24-year-old old is top five in all three major goalie categories including wins with his 22-7-7 record, GAA with his 2.25 and SV% with his impressive .924. He takes on the Minnesota Wild, who are coming off a 3-2 loss to Arizona but are still 11th in the NHL in goals allowed per game (2.84).
Novak has four goals, 11 points, 39 SOG and four PIMs across 20 games played this season and has signed a one-year extension worth $800,000. The 25-year-old has been enjoying a solid second NHL season and will be happy to sign after only 47 career games.
Studenic had 14 goals, 16 assists, 24 PIMs and a +13 plus/minus through 43 games with Texas (AHL) but has been recalled for the first time Wednesday to the big club. He will be looking to build off the three goals and three assists he has across 41 career NHL games played throughout three seasons.
