Hudon had 10 goals, eight assists, 14 PIMs and a +3 plus/minus in 22 games with the Colorado Eagles (AHL) and will head back up to the Avalanche for a second time this season. In his previous seven games with Colorado (NHL) he had zero points, 16 SOG and two PIMs.
Johansson is 9-6-0 with a .929 SV% and 2.15 GAA with the Colorado Eagles (AHL) and was recalled Tuesday after it was announced that Pavel Francouz was day-to-day with an injury (lower body). He has yet to play in the NHL in 2022-23, but in his previous 32 career games, has a 9-13-4 record, .883 SV% and 3.42 GAA.
Krug is expected to be out until mid-February, leaving a huge hole on the Blues' blueline. Moving him to LTIR will provide the Blues with some cap relief in the short-term. Tyler Tucker was recalled from the AHL to take his place on the roster.
Carlson was taken to the hospital for "precautionary" reasons and was later discharged but the Capitals announced that the blueliner in out indefinitely. Erik Gustafsson will continue to play a large role at 5v5 and on the top power-play unit in Carlson's absence.
With Mason Shaw suspended for Tuesday's game and Foligno out with a lower-body injury, the Wild recalled Sammy Walker and Adam Beckman from Iowa (AHL) and both should play against the Jets. Foligno is believed to be day-to-day.
Maccelli suffered a lower-body injury in the Coyotes' final game before the Christmas break and is expected to be sidelined until mid-February. This is a tough break for the rookie, who sits second among all first-year players with 22 points (3G / 19A) through 30 games.
Binnington stopped 33 of 34 shots (.971 SV%) for his third straight victory as he beat the Vancouver Canucks in his previous start. The six-year-veteran has gone through much more lows, than highs this season, as shown by his 12-11-1 record, .897 SV% and 3.11 GAA. He faces the Vegas Golden Knights, who are leading the Pacific Division and are 10th in the NHL in both shots per game (32.7) and goals per game (3.29).
Skinner stopped 24 of 27 shots (.889 SV%) to snap a personal three-game losing skid with a victory over Dallas in his last start. The 24-year-old Edmonton native has taken the reigns of the starting position in Edmonton, with his 10-8-1 record, 2.84 GAA and .913 SV%. He will face the Vancouver Canucks, who are coming off a 6-5 victory over Seattle in their last game and are 10th in the NHL in goals per game with 3.29.
Skjei missed the Hurricanes' previous contest due to personal reasons and will play Friday vs. the Flyers. The 28-year-old has been having an incredibly solid season, with six goals, eight assists, a +11 plus/minus and 71 SOG through 32 games prior to taking a step away from the team.
Aho has missed the Hurricane's last seven games due to a lower-body injury but play Friday after being a game-time decision as they take on the Flyers. If Aho does return, it will be massive for Carolina, as he had 11 goals, 27 points, 7 SOG, 18 PIMS and a +2 plus/minus through 26 games prior to the injury.
