Steeves had 14 goals, 22 assists, 24 PIMs and a -3 plus/minus through 44 games with the Toronto Marlies (AHL) and has earned his first call-up of the season to the Maple Leafs. The 23-year-old centre had previously played in three NHL games in 2021-22 where he picked up his first and only career assist.
Holmberg returns to the Maple Leafs where he has five goals, eight assists, 20 SOG, 12 PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through 33 games this season. He was returned to the Toronto Marlies (AHL) over the all-star break to stay active and get a few games while the Maple Leafs were off.
Berni was returned to the Cleveland Monsters (AHL) for the NHL all-star break where he has a goal, three assists, 12 PIMs and a -1 plus/minus but will head back to the Blue Jackets Thursday. In 28 games with Columbus this season, he has a goal, 30 SOG, 18 PIMs and a -17 plus/minus.
Thompson stopped 36 of 38 shots (.947 SV%) for his third-straight loss as he was defeated in overtime by the New York Islanders in his last start. The 25-year-old rookie was an NHL All-star due to his 19-13-3 record, 2.69 GAA and .913 SV%. He takes on the Minnesota Wild, who have lost their last two games and are 21st in the NHL in goals per game (3.0).
Foote has been a healthy scratch for the Lightning since January 21st but will draw back into the lineup Thursday as they take on the Colorado Avalanche. The 24-year-old has a goal, two assists, 15 SOG, 26 PIMs and a +4 plus/minus through 21 games this season.
Makar took a blindside hit to the head from Penguins' forward Jeff Carter late in the game Tuesday which will now cause the 2022 Norris Trophy winner to miss the Avalanche's next two games. Colorado will hope their star defensemen is only forced to miss a minimum amount of time as he has 13 goals and 45 points in 45 games this season.
Cuylle failed to pick up a point, but had 10 PIMs and was a -2 plus/minus through four games with the Rangers but has been reassigned to Hartford (AHL) Thursday. Cuylle had 14 goals, seven assists, and 39 PIMs through 42 games with Hartford prior to his original call-up.
Vladar stopped 28 of 30 shots (.933 SV%) for his fifth-straight win as he defeated the Seattle Kraken in his previous start. The 25-year-old has turned the Flames starting job into a timeshare with his solid play, as shown by his 11-4-4 record, 2.77 GAA and .904 SV%. He takes on the Detroit Red Wings, who have lost their last two games but are 24th in the NHL in goals per game (2.98).
Skinner allowed three goals on 27 shots (.889 SV%) for his first loss in three starts as he was surprisingly defeated by Columbus in his previous start. The 24-year-old Edmonton native was a first time NHL all-star over the weekend, due to his 13-10-3 record, 2.92 GAA and .914 SV%. He takes on the Philadelphia Flyers, who have lost four of their last five games after a 2-1 loss to the New York Islanders last game.
Vladar stopped 28 of 30 shots (.933 SV%) for his fifth-straight win as he defeated the Seattle Kraken in his previous start. The 25-year-old has turned the Flames starting job into a timeshare with his solid play, as shown by his 11-4-4 record, 2.77 GAA and .904 SV%. He takes on the Detroit Red Wings, who have lost their last two games but are 24th in the NHL in goals per game (2.98).
Oesterle has two goals, two assists, 38 SOG, six PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through 35 games but will be a healthy scratch Thursday vs. Calgary. The 30-year-old defensemen will be replaced by Robert Hagg in Detroit's lineup.
Hagg last suited up for the Red Wings on Dec. 8th but will draw back into Detroit's lineup Thursday vs. Calgary. The 28-year-old defensemen has two assists, 19 SOG, 10 PIMs and a -8 plus/minus though 13 games so far in his first season in Detroit.
Smith has five assists, 45 SOG, 55 PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through 49 games but is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury and will not play Thursday vs. Seattle.
Holtz last played for the Devils on January 7th and has three goals, one assist, 20 SOG and eight PIMs through 18 games on the season. The 21-year-old will draw back into the Devils' lineup as a replacement for Jack Hughes, who is considered week-to week with an injury.
Hughes was having a phenomenal season with 35 goals, 67 points, 229 SOG, and a +15 plus/minus through 50 games played but will miss weeks due to an upper-body injury. It is an unfortunate loss for the fourth year star as he has never played more than 61 games in a season in his career.
Kubalik has 14 goals, 20 assists, 118 SOG, 12 PIMs and a -9 plus/minus through 49 games with the Red Wings this season but will be a healthy scratch Thursday. Kubalik has found himself slipping down the Wings' lineup after starting his Detroit tenure incredibly hot with 25 points (10G/15A) through his first 25 games.
It will be Zadina's first NHL game since November 5th. He was recently recalled from his conditioning stint, where he scored one goal in two games with the Grand Rapids Griffins. Zadina failed to record a point in his first nine NHL games this season.
Kahkonen allowed three goals on 37 shots (.919 SV%) for his second-straight victory as he topped the Tampa Bay Lightning in his last start. The 26-year-old Sharks backup will be hoping his recent run of success can continue as he has a horrendous .874 SV%, 3.84 GAA and 7-9-4 record. He draws the Florida Panthers, who have won their last two games and are tops in the NHL in shots per game (35.9).
Blackwood allowed five goals on 40 shots (.875 SV%) for his fourth loss in five games as he was defeated by Nashville in his previous start. The Devils' backup net minder has been shaken when called up this season, with his 6-4-2 record, 3.21 GAA and .894 SV%. He takes on the Seattle Kraken, who are coming off a 4-0 shutout loss to the New York Islanders but are fifth in the NHL in goals per game (3.54).
Andersson was riding a scooter to dinner on Wednesday when he was struck by a car in Detroit. He was taken to a local hospital for a full battery of tests before being released last night. The Flames say that Andersson will remain with the team and is listed as day-to-day.
