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Wilson left the Capitals' previous game after blocking a shot 9:05 TOI into the game with a lower-body injury and will not play Thursday as Washington takes on Pittsburgh. The 28-year-old has two goals, one assist, 13 SOG, and a -7 plus/minus through eight games this season.

Kelemen failed to pick up a point in his one-game showing with the Arizona Coyotes and will head back to the Tuscon Roadrunners (AHL) Thursday. Prior to his promotion, he had nine goals, 11 assists, 26 PIMs and a -12 plus/minus.

Gibson allowed six goals on 39 shots (.846 SV%) for his fifth loss in six starts as he was beaten by Buffalo in his last start. The 29-year-old has been getting hung out to dry nightly for the Ducks, leading to his 8-20-4 record, 4.11 GAA and.895 SV%. He takes on the Colorado Avalanche, who are in the middle of a six-game winning streak and are eighth in the NHL in shots per game (32.7).

Harpur has served as the No.7 defenseman for the Rangers this season, suiting up in 18 games this season, scoring one goal with two assists (three points). He's also spent time in the AHL this year, tallying five points (3G / 2A) in 17 games.

Shattenkirk has 11 assists, 90 SOG, 38 PIMs and a -11 plus/minus through 43 games so far this year but will miss Thursday's contest vs. Colorado due to a lower-body injury. John Klingberg (illness) is returning to the Ducks lineup and will take Shattenkirk's spot.

Klingberg missed the Ducks' previous contest due to an illness but will draw back into the lineup Thursday vs. the Avalanche. The 30-year-old has been enjoying a decent first season in Anaheim, with six goals, nine assists, 62 SOG and an ugly -26 plus/minus through 40 games prior to missing the previous contest.

Tucker has one assist, 12 SOG and 10 PIMs through 12 games so far in his rookie season but will be a healthy scratch Thursday as St. Louis takes on Arizona. Calle Rosen will replace Tucker in the Blues' lineup.

Walker has a goal, three assists, 16 SOG and 13 PIMs through 28 games but will be a healthy scratch Thursday as they take on Arizona. Josh Leivo will be his replacement as he heads to the press box.

Leivo was a healthy scratch for the Blues' previous game but will draw back into the lineup Thursday as they take on the Coyotes. The 29-year-old left winger has four goals, eight assists, 63 SOG, and 14 PIMs across 35 games this season.

Rosen was a healthy scratch for the Blues' previous game but will draw back into the lineup as they take on Arizona Thursday. The 28-year-old has five goals, eight assists, 35 SOG and a +13 plus/minus through 30 games this season.

Greiss stopped 10 of 11 shots (.909 SV%) as he picked up the no-decision in a half-game relief effort vs. Chicago, his previous time out. The Blues backup has been the better of their two netminders, with his 5-6-0 record, 3.15 GAA and .912 SV%. He will face the Arizona Coyotes, who have lost three of their last four games and rank last in the NHL in shots per game (25.5).

Husso allowed two goals on 30 shots (.933 SV%) for his second win in three games as he beat San Jose in his previous start. The 27-year-old has had an up-and-down first year in Detroit, with his 16-11-5 record, .902 SV% and 3.00 GAA. He faces the Montreal Canadiens, who have lost two of their last three games and are 30th in the NHL in shots per game (27.9) and 29th in shots per game (2.56).

Stauber stopped 29 of 32 shots (.906 SV%) for his first career win in his first career NHL game as he beat St. Louis in his previous start. The 23-year-old takes on the Calgary Flames, who have won their last two games but are still just 18th in the NHL in goals per game (3.13).

Gibson allowed six goals on 39 shots (.846 SV%) for his fifth loss in six starts as he was beaten by Buffalo in his last start. The 29-year-old has been getting hung out to dry nightly for the Ducks, leading to his 8-20-4 record, 4.11 GAA and.895 SV%. He takes on the Colorado Avalanche, who are in the middle of a six-game winning streak and are eighth in the NHL in shots per game (32.7).

Theodore has been out since Dec. 9th due to a leg injury but will be a game-time decision Friday as Vegas takes on the New York Rangers. The 27-year-old was enjoying a great start to the year prior to his injury, with four goals, 18 assists, 74 SOG, six PIMs and a +14 plus/minus through 29 games.

Carrier hasn't played since January 14th due to an upper-body injury but is set to return to the Golden Knights lineup Friday vs. the Rangers. The 28-year-old forward had 11 goals, five assists, 89 SOG, 18 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus through 43 games prior to the injury.

Greiss stopped 10 of 11 shots (.909 SV%) as he picked up the no-decision in a half-game relief effort vs. Chicago his previous time out. The Blues backup has been the better of their two netminders, with his 5-6-0 record, 3.15 GAA and .912 SV%. He will face the Arizona Coyotes, who have lost three of their last four games and rank last in the NHL in shots per game (25.5).

Kuzmenko signed a one-year deal with the Canucks in the offseason after seven season in the KHL. In his first season in North America, Kuzmenko has scored 21 goals with 22 assists (43 points) in 47 games, playing primarily on a line with Elias Pettersson.