Dermott has missed the entire season due to a concussion but is set to make his season debut Thursday vs. the Jets. The 26-year-old has 13 goals, and 41 assists, and is a +33 plus/minus through 268 games so far this season.
Willman failed to pick up a point through nine games with the Flyers after playing only 8:58 ATOI in a bottom-six role. He will head back to Lehigh Valley (AHL) where he had two goals, two assists and 10 PIMs in 11 games prior to his promotion.
Delia stopped 31 of 33 shots (.939 SV%) as he beat Edmonton to stay undefeated in his last start. The 28-year-old has been great in both of his starts this season, with a 2-0-0 record, 2.33 GAA and .920 SV%. He will take on the Winnipeg Jets, who are looking to snap their current three-game losing skid after a 4-1 loss to Minnesota in their last game.
McKeown had two goals, six assists, 16 PIMs and a +13 plus/minus through 25 games with the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) and has been recalled for the second time this season. In his previous three games, he had failed to pick up a point but had six PIMs and a -1 plus/minus.
Hellebuyck allowed three goals on 27 shots (.889 SV%) for his second straight loss and he was defeated by the Minnesota Wild in his last start. The 29-year-old has put on a Vezina Trophy-worthy performance this season, with his 16-9-1 record, 2.38 GAA and .927 SV%. He will hope to snap his losing streak as he takes on the Vancouver Canucks, who have pushed themselves above .500 with their current three-game winning streak.
Montembeault allowed two goals on 39 shots (.949 SV%) to snap a two-game losing streak with a win over Arizona in his last start. The 26-year-old has been far and away the better of the two Montreal goaltenders this season, with his 6-3-2 record, 2.89 GAA and .912 SV%. He will face the Florida Panthers, who are looking to snap their current three-game losing skid.
Copley stopped 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%) for his fifth-straight win in a victory over Vegas his last time out. The 30-year-old Alaska native has been phenomenal this month, with his 7-1-0 record, 2.43 GAA and .912 SV%. He will take on the Colorado Avalanche, who are coming off an ugly. 6-3 loss to the Arizona Coyotes.
Benning has a goal, 13 assists, 26 SOG and 16 PIMs in 36 games but will be a game-time decision Thursday vs. the Flyers. Benning is on pace for career numbers across the board in his first season in San Jose.
Barabanov has four goals, 21 points, 60 SOG and a -10 plus/minus through 31 games this season while holding down a top-six role, but will be a game-time decision Thursday. He is dealing with an undisclosed injury.
Khaira has three goals, three assists, 29 SOG and 18 PIMs across 29 games played but will not play Thursday vs. the Blues as he deals with an undisclosed injury.
Lafferty has three goals, five assists, 33 SOG, 13 PIMs and is a -7 plus/minus through 27 games but will be a game-time decision Thursday vs. St. Louis as he battles a non-Covid related illness.
Stalock stopped 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) as he won over Columbus in his first start in nearly two months after returning from a concussion his last time out. The 35-year-old has been sensational in his brief showing so far this season, with a 4-2-1 record, 2.78 GAA and .917 SV%. He will face the St. Louis Blues, who are in the middle of a three-game skid after a 5-4 overtime loss to Toronto in their last game.
Gallagher has not played since Nov. 29th due to a lower-body injury but will be a game-time decision Thursday as the Canadiens take on the Panthers. The 30-year-old was having a slow start to his season prior to the injury, with only three goals and five assists with 51 SOG through 22 games.
Oettinger stopped 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) to pick up his fourth victory in five starts as he beat Nashville his last time out. The 24-year-old has been one of the league's best this season, with his 15-5-3 record, 2.43 GAA and .919 SV%. He will take on the Minnesota Wild, who are red-hot winning seven of their last eight games after a 4-1 win over Winnipeg in their last game.
Stalock stopped 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) as he won over Columbus in his first start in nearly two months after returning from a concussion his last time out. The 35-year-old has been sensational in his brief showing so far this season, with a 4-2-1 record, 2.78 GAA and .917 SV%. He will face the St. Louis Blues, who are in the middle of a three-game skid after a 5-4 overtime loss to Toronto in their last game.
Binnington allowed five goals on 37 shots as he picked up his second straight loss in a defeat to the Toronto Maple Leafs. It has been an up-and-down season for the 29-year-old, who is 12-11-3 despite having an ..895 SV% and a 3.20 GAA. He will hope for some more positive fortunes as he takes on the Chicago Blackhawks, who have lost nine of their last 10 games.
Lafreniere has five goals, 12 assists, 63 SOG and 10 PIMs through 36 games but will surprisingly be a healthy scratch Thursday vs. the Lightning. It is the first scratch of the season for the 2020 1st overall pick.
Blais has five assists, 26 SOG and a +4 plus/minus in 30 games and will draw back into the lineup Thursday after being a healthy scratch for the Rangers' last two games. He will replace Alexis Lafreniere who is a healthy scratch for the first time this season.
Bryson has missed the Sabres previous three games due to a lower-body injury but will return Thursday as Buffalo takes on Detroit. The 25-year-old has one goal, seven assists, 14 SOG and a -15 plus/minus in 25 games prior to his injury.
Power has missed the Sabres previous three games due to a lower-body injury and will return Thursday vs. the Red Wings. The rookie defender has had a strong opening season, with 10 assists, 42 SOG, 16 PIMs and a +9 plus/minus in 29 games played prior to the injury.
