Hellebuyck stopped 39 of 41 shots (.951 SV%) as he picked up his fifth straight victory in a win over Florida's his last time out. The 29-year-old has been one of the league's best in 2022-23, posting a 2.26 GAA, .932 SV% and 13-5-1 record. He takes on the St. Louis Blues, who snapped a four game losing streak with a win over the Islanders in their previous contest.
Phillips has earned his second career call-up after absolutely tearing up the AHL with the Wranglers (AHL) as he is currently first in goals (15), 12th in assists (15) and 1st in the entire league in points (30). Phillips has only ever played one NHL game to date back in 2020-21, where he picked up two shots.
Pelech left the Islanders' game Tuesday after just 15:37 TOI due to an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day for the time being. The 28-year-old has been enjoying his most productive statistical season to date, with three goals, eight assists, 24 PIMs and +12 plus/minus through 27 games this season.
Greiss will take the crease for a second straight game after stopping 36 of 40 shots (.900 SV%) in a win over the Islanders his last time out. The Blues backup has been up and down this season, with his .906 SV%, 3.63 GAAa and 3-3-0 record. He draws the tough task of the Winnipeg Jets, who are 1st in the Central Division and currently on a two game winning streak.
Oettinger stopped 25 of 28 shots (.893 SV%) as he had his second straight shake start in a loss to Toronto his previous time out. The 23-year-old has been solid all season as shown by his 9-3-3 record, 2.54 GAA and .916 SV%. He takes on the Ottawa Senators who lost their last game 5-2 to the Los Angeles Kings but rank sixth in the NHL in shots on goal per game (33.9).
Brodie has not played since Nov.11th due to an oblique injury but will draw back into the Maple Leafs' lineup Thursday as some much needed, back-end relief. The 32-year-old veteran has two assists and 16 SOG while playing a shutdown role through 15 games so far this season.
Just 10 days after suffering a stroke, Letang is back on the ice in a regular jersey. It's unclear when Letang will be back in the lineup, but this is incredible news after it seemed he might not play again this season. Wearing a regular jersey at practice suggests he plans on being back at some point.
Elliot allowed five goals on 37 shots (.865 SV%) but still managed to pick up his fifth straight win in a victory over Buffalo his last time out. The Lightnings' backup has been getting wins when called upon this season, with his 5-1-0 record even while posting a fairly bad .886 SV% and 3.62 GAA. He draws the streaking Nashville Predators, who have won their last three games and four of their last five contests.
Elliott allowed five goals on 37 shots (.865 SV%) but still managed to pick up his fifth straight win in a victory over Buffalo his last time out. The Lightnings' backup has been getting wins when called upon this season, with his 5-1-0 record even while posting a fairly bad .886 SV% and 3.62 GAA. He draws the streaking Nashville Predators, who have won their last three games and four of their last five contests.
Der-Arguchintsev made his NHL debut Tuesday but will head back to the AHL after playing only 10 shifts for 7:16 TOI and collecting a +1 plus/minus. He will head back to the AHL where he has six goals, 12 assists and four PIMs through 20 games played prior to his promotion.
Simmonds will head to the press box as his Toronto Maple Leafs take on his old team, the Los Angeles Kings. The veteran winger has an assists, four PIMs and six SOG through limited action as a member of the Leafs' fourth line.
Malgin has been a healthy scratch for the Maple Leafs' previous three contest but will draw back into the lineup Thursday for Wayne Simmonds. The 25-year-old has two goals, two assists, a +1 plus/minus and 37 SOG across 18 games played this season.
Samsonov stopped 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) for his third straight victory as he beat San Jose in his previous start. He has had an excellent first season nine games in a Maple Leafs uniform, with his 7-2-0 record, 2.09 GAA and .924 SV%. He takes on the Los Angeles Kings who have won two of their last three games and are 10th in the NHL in goals for per game with 3.43.
Thompson stopped 40 of 43 shots (.930 SV%) as he picked up his second victory in three starts with an impressive win over Boston in his last start. The rookie standout has a 13-5-0 record, .921 SV% and 2.55 GAA while leading the Golden Knights. He faces the New York Rangers, who are coming off a 6-4 victory over St. Louis on Monday.
Shesterkin stopped 25 of 29 shots (.862 SV%) to end a three-game losing skid with a victory over St. Louis in his previous start. Last season's Vezina Trophy winner has struggled at times this year, as shown by his .910 SV%, 2.67 GAA and 11-4-4 record. He takes on the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights who have won three of their last four games.
Georgiev allowed four goals on 33 shots (.879 SV%) in a loss to Philadelphia in his previous start. The 26-year-old has an 11-4-1 record with a .920 SV% and 2.68 GAA for the battered Colorado Avalanche. He draws the tough matchup of Boston, who is first in the NHL in goals per game (3.96) and fourth in shots (34.9).
