Hinostroza had eight assists, 23 SOG and a -2 plus/minus through 19 games this season with Buffalo but has been reassigned to Rochester (AHL) Wednesday after clearing waivers. J.J. Peterka has been recalled in his place.
Peterka had seven goals, 11 assists, 64 SOG and 20 PIMs through 41 games with Buffalo in his previous NHL stint and has been recalled Wednesday from Rochester (AHL).
Michael McCarron was just reinstated from the NHLPA Player Assistance Program and has been reassigned to Milwaukee (AHL). The 27-year-old had one goal, one assist, 21 SOG and 17 PIMs through 17 games with Nashville prior to his demotion.
Blackwood allowed two goals on 37 shots (.946 SV%) as he snapped a two-game losing streak with a win over Los Angeles in his previous start. The 26-year-old has continued to struggle for a second-straight season, with his 6-3-1 record, 2.95 GAA and .895 SV%. He will face the Seattle Kraken, who are on a two-game losing streak after a 5-2 loss to Edmonton which came after an eight-game winning streak.
Fleury has been a healthy scratch for the Kraken's previous six games but will draw back into the lineup as Justin Schultz deals with an undisclosed injury. The 24-year-old has yet to pick up a point this season, with five SOG and a -1 plus/minus through six games previously played.
Jones allowed five goals on 34 shots (.879 SV%) to snap a seven-game winning streak as he was defeated by Edmonton in his last start. The 33-year-old continues to win despite putting up very minuscule numbers, with his 21-6-3 record, 2.84 GAA and .893 SV%. He will face New Jersey, who is in the middle of a five-game winning streak after a 4-3 shootout win over San Jose.
Hill stopped 38 of 39 shots (.974 SV%) for his second win in as many starts as he beat Florida the last time he took the crease. The 26-year-old backup has been solid this season, with his 10-3-1 record, 2.61 GAA and .909 SV%. He takes on the Detroit Red Wings, who have lost three straight games and are 19th in the NHL in goals per game (3.09).
Schultz left the Kraken's previous game vs. Edmonton after just 10:12 TOI and will miss Thursday's contest vs. New Jersey as he deals with an undisclosed injury. The 32-year-old is considered day-to-day and will hope to be back soon as he has five goals, 19 assists, 59 SOG, 28 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus through 42 games prior to the injury. Carson Soucy will replace Schultz on the second powerplay unit.
Bastian last played on Nov. 26th due to a shoulder injury but is available to return to the Devils' lineup Thursday vs. Seattle. The 25-year-old had three goals, five assists, 26 SOG, and 15 PIMs through 21 games prior to his injury.
Vilardi has 17 goals, 14 assists, 88 SOG, 10 PIMs and a +6 plus/minus through 45 games this season but will miss his first game of the year Thursday as he deals with an undisclosed injury. Vilardi is considered day-to-day.
Binnington stopped 32 of 33 shots (.970 SV%) picking up his third victory in five games as he beat Ottawa in his previous game. The 29-year-old has played very poorly all season, with his 17-14-3 record, 3.21 GAA and .894 SV%. He will hope to keep improving his numbers, as he takes on Nashville, who has won their last two games but are 27th in the NHL in goals per game (2.73).
Jones allowed five goals on 34 shots (.879 SV%) to snap a seven-game winning streak as he was defeated by Edmonton in his last start. The 33-year-old continues to win despite putting up very minuscule numbers, with his 21-6-3 record, 2.84 GAA and .893 SV%. He will face New Jersey, who is in the middle of a five-game winning streak after a 4-3 shootout win over San Jose.
Copley allowed three goals on 30 shots (.900 SV%) for his third straight win as he beat San Jose in his previous start. The 31-year-old continues to win as he is now 12-2-0 on the season even though he has a mediocre .904 SV% and 2.58 GAA. He will face the Dallas Stars, who have lost three of their last four games but are seventh in the NHL in goals (3.43).
Sandin missed the Maple Leafs' previous game due to an illness but will draw back into Toronto's lineup Thursday as they take on Winnipeg. The 22-year-old defensemen has taken a step forward offensively this season, with three goals, 12 assists, 44 SOG, 15 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus prior to missing Tuesday's game.
Grundstrom has been out of the Kings' lineup since January 11th due to a lower-body injury and has been placed on the injured reserve retroactive to that date. The 25-year-old winger had six goals, four assists, 53 SOG, 14 PIMs, and a -7 plus/minus through 37 games prior to the injury.
Bjornfot has two goals, two assists, four PIMs and a +3 plus/minus through 30 games with the Ontario Reign (AHL) and has been recalled for a second time this season by the Kings. In his previous stint with Los Angeles this season, the 21-year-old had one assist through four games.
Turcotte has five goals, seven assists, 12 PIMs and a +6 plus/minus through 19 games with Ontario (AHL) and has been recalled to Los Angeles for the first time this season. The 21-year-old has played in eight career NHL games prior to this season, but has yet to collect a point.
Fagemo has 12 goals, six assists, four PIMs and a -8 plus/minus through 27 games with Ontario (AHL) but has been recalled Thursday. The 22-year-old will step right into the Kings' lineup Thursday and hope to add to his goal and assist that he picked up across three games earlier in the season.
Vejmelka allowed two goals on 24 shots (.917 SV%) for his seventh straight loss as he was downed by Winnipeg in his previous start. The 26-year-old has come back down to earth as of late, which has led to his 11-16-4 record, 3.33 GAA and .902 SV%. He will take on Washington, who has lost three of their last four games after a 4-2 loss to Minnesota last game.
