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.
Bemstrom was recalled from Cleveland (AHL) after an impressive 14 goals and 17 assists in 21 games with the Monsters and will return to the Blue Jackets lineup Thursday vs. the New York Islanders. Bemstrom will draw into the first line with Johnny Gaudreau and Jack Roslovic and will be hoping to add to the two goals and two assists he had in seven games earlier in the season.
Sillinger's second NHL season has not been going as planned, as he has two goals, six points, 41 SOG across 30 GP and will return to the lineup after missing his first two games of the year due to an undisclosed injury. The 19-year-old entered the season with high hopes after putting up 31 points (16G/15A) in 79 GP in his rookie season last year.
Middleton missed the Wilds' previous game due to illness but will return to it Thursday vs. the Stars. The 26-year-old defender has two goals, four assists, 40 PIMs and 28 SOG across 33 games played with the Wild.
Korpisalo allowed one goal on 18 shots (.944 SV%) in his third straight relief appearance his last time out vs. Chicago. The 28-year-old has been the Blue Jackets' best netminder this year, with his 4-5-1 record, .905 SV% and 3.43 GAA. He will face the New York Islanders, who have won their last two games 5-1 and are 11th in the NHL in goals per game (3.25).
Goligoski has a goal, two assists and 28 SOG through 16 games this season but will be a healthy scratch Thursday as Jacob Middleton returns to the lineup (illness). The. 37-year-old will hope to be back in the lineup sooner rather than later.
Reichel had two goals, six assists, 15 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 25 games played with Manitoba (AHL) and will be called up to Winnipeg for the first time this season. Reichel will be looking to add to the goal and assist he picked up in his previous 13-game stint with Winnipeg in 2021-22 when he cracks the lineup after this callup.
