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Stutzle has missed the Senators' previous four games as he's dealt with a shoulder injury and will play Thursday vs. the Capitals. When he returns it will be a massive boost for Ottawa, as he has 10 goals, 17 assists, 67 SOG and 20 PIMs through 28 games played.

Raanta allowed four goals on 30 shots (.867 SV%) for his second win in three games as he beat the Dallas Stars in his last game. The Hurricane's backup has struggled so far in limited action this season, with his 5-2-2 record, 2.75 GAA and .891 SV%. He will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins, who have won seven of their last eight games.

Ullmark stopped 36 of 39 shots (.923 SV%) as he beat the Florida Panthers in his previous start to add to his league lead in wins. The 29-year-old leads all Vezina Trophy voting as he leads the league in all major categories, with his 18-1-1 record, league-leading 1.89 GAA as well as leading .937 SV%. He will face the New Jersey Devils, who snapped a six-game losing skid with a 4-2 win over Florida in their last game.

Swayman allowed two goals on 33 shots (.939 SV%) as he beat Columbus in his last start. The 24-year-old Bruins' backup has struggled this season, with his 6-3-1 record, 2.72 GAA and .895 SV%. He faces the Winnipeg Jets, who have won three of their last four games after a 5-1 win over Ottawa in their last contest.

Dowd was a game-time decision due to a non-covid illness but will be back in the lineup Thursday. The 32-year-old has seven goals, six assists, 18 PIMs and is a +6 plus/minus through 33 games prior to the illness.

Kuemper allowed two goals on 26 shots (.923 SV%) but had to leave early due to an injury in his last game vs. the Calgary Flames on Dec. 3rd. The 32-year-old has been having a solid first season in Washington, with his 8-9-2 record, 2.56 GAA and .916 SV%. He will face the Ottawa Senators, who snapped a four-game winning streak by losing their last two games on the road.

Bastian has three goals, five assists, 26 SOG and 15 PIMs across 21 games played but will be on the injured reserve indefinitely. The move allows the Devils the space to call up Nikita Okhotiuk.

Okhotyuk had two goals, four assists, 18 PIMs and a -1 plus/minus across 17 games with the Utica Comets (AHL) before being recalled Thursday. He has played in five NHL games previously, scoring one goal and one assist.

Jones stopped 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) in his last game as he beat St. Louis 5-2 at home. The 32-year-old has a fantastic record at 14-5-2 but has not been that great, with his .889 SV% and 2.91 GAA. He will face the Vancouver Canucks, who have lost three of their last four games after a 5-1 loss to St. Louis in their last game.

Vladar allowed five goals on 34 shots (.853 SV%) as he broke a four-game winning streak with an overtime loss to Toronto in his last start. The 25-year-old has been solid this season as the Flames' backup, with his 5-4-2 record, 2.81 GAA and .905 SV%. He faces the Los Angeles Kings, who have won their last three contests after a victory over Anaheim in their previous game.

Copley stopped 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) as he picked up his fourth straight win in a victory over Anaheim in his last start. The 30-year-old Alaska native has taken the reigns on the Kings' starting job, with his 5-1-0 record, 2.43 GAA and .912 SV%. He will face the Calgary Flames, who are riding high and have won their last two games after a 7-3 victory over San Jose in their last game.

Simek will head to the press box Thursday as a health scratch after putting up a goal, an assist, 28 SOG and 25 PIMs across 29 games played.

Megna has eight assists, 12 PIMs, 32 SOG and is a +4 plus/minus in 31 games and will draw back into the Sharks' lineup Thursday vs. Calgary after being a healthy scratch in their previous game.