Robinson has three goals, 10 points, 47 SOG and a -9 plus/minus through 34 games played but will miss Thursday's game vs. the Capitals with an upper-body injury. Carson Meyer will replace him in Columbus' lineup.
Meyer has yet to pick up a point across nine games with the Blue Jackets' but will draw back into the lineup as Eric Robinson misses Thursday's game due to injury (upper body). Mayer will hope to duplicate some of the success he was having in Cleveland (AHL) before he was recalled, as he had six goals and 18 points across 15 games.
Merzlikins allowed three goals on 25 shots (.880 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he was downed by Florida in his last start. The 28-year-old has the league's lowest SV% with his .864 SV%, 4.68 GAA and 4-8-0 record. He draws the tough task of the Washington Capitals, who have won six of their last eight games after dropping their previous contest 5-4 to Buffalo in overtime.
Rydahl has four goals, nine points, 24 PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through 24 games with the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL). He will make his NHL debut Thursday vs. Montreal as he replaces Jonny Brodzinski.
Nylander is having a phenomenal season leading the high-powered Maple Leafs in both goals (22) and points (45) across 38 games and will play Thursday after missing practice Wednesday due to an illness. He will look to continue to be a key contributor to Toronto's offence, which is seventh in the NHL in goals per game (3.42).
Allen allowed a career-high nine goals on 40 shots (.775 SV%) to pick up his fifth straight loss as he was walloped by Washington in his previous start. The Canadiens' apparent starter has been losing his grip on the job due to his ugly 9-15-1 record, .894 SV% and 3.52 GAA. He faces the New York Rangers, who have won their last two games and are ninth in the NHL in shots per game (32.6).
Murray stopped 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) as he got back in the win column with a victory over Colorado in his last start Saturday. The 28-year-old has been incredibly solid in his first season in Toronto, with his 9-3-2 record, 2.44 GAA and .920 SV%. He will face the high-scoring Seattle Kraken, who have won their last two games and are fifth in the NHL in goals per game (3.5).
Merzlikins allowed three goals on 25 shots (.880 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he was downed by Florida in his last start. The 28-year-old has the league's lowest SV% with his .864 SV%, 4.68 GAA and 4-8-0 record. He draws the tough task of the Washington Capitals, who have won six of their last eight games after dropping their previous contest 5-4 to Buffalo in overtime.
Hart left his previous start vs. Carolina due to an injury on Dec. 23rd after allowing a goal on seven shots (.857 SV%) and taking the loss to Carolina. The 24-year-old has been one of the few bright spots in Philadelphia this season, with his 10-11-6 record, 2.89 GAA and .911 SV%. He gets one of the best return matchups possible in the Arizona Coyotes, who are 25th in the NHL in goals (2.89) and last in shots per game (25.1).
Allen allowed a career-high nine goals on 40 shots (.775 SV%) to pick up his fifth straight loss as he was walloped by Washington in his previous start. The Canadiens' apparent starter has been losing his grip on the job due to his ugly 9-15-1 record, .894 SV% and 3.52 GAA. He faces the New York Rangers, who have won their last two games and are ninth in the NHL in shots per game (32.6).
Bellows failed to pick up a point across 13 games with Philadelphia and the New York Islanders in his previous time in the NHL this season but will be recalled again from Lehigh Valley (AHL) Thursday. In 11 games in the AHL, he had three goals, six assists and 16 PIMs.
Sandstrom has a 1-6-1 record, 3.37 GAA and .888 SV% and will head to Lehigh Valley (AHL) for a conditioning stint for the first time this season. The 25-year-old rookie netminder was the odd man out as Philadelphia decided to keep Samuel Ersson on the active roster.
Wagner had nine goals, 11 points, 37 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 27 games with Providence (AHL) but will head up to Boston for the first time this season as Jake DeBrusk heads to the LTIR (lower-body).
Debrusk was caught in a walking boot following Tuesday's Winter Classic game and will be out indefinitely as he deals with a fractured fibula. It is a huge loss for the Bruins and the 26-year-old who has been enjoying a true breakout season with 16 goals, 14 assists, 109 SOG and a +15 plus/minus through 36 games so far.
Wedgewood allowed five goals on 38 shots (.868 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he lost in overtime to Carolina in his previous start. The Stars' backup netminder has been solid when called upon this season, with his 6-4-3 record, 3.03 GAA and .910 SV%. He will face the struggliing Anaheim Ducks, who have lost five of their last six games after a 4-1 loss to Philadelphia last game.
Husso was pulled after allowing four goals on 12 shots (.667 SV%) as he took the no-contest in his last start vs. Pittsburgh. The 27-year-old has struggled as of late, which has led to his 12-6-5 record, 2.86 GAA and .908 SV%. He will take on New Jersey, who have lost three of their last four games after a 5-4 shootout loss vs. Carolina last game.
