Jordan Harris will head to the press box as a healthy scratch Wednesday. The 22-year-old defender has a goal and five points through 18 games played this season while averaging close to 20 minutes (19:27) TOI.
Kovacevic was a healthy scratch Tuesday but will draw back into the Canadiens' lineup vs. Columbus. In 17 games he has averaged 17:09 TOI with two assists and 26 SOG.
Xhakaj was a healthy scratch Tuesday but will be back in Montreal's lineup Wednesday vs. Columbus. Through 18 games he has made a strong impact with two goals and three assists along with a league-leading 45 PIMs while averaging only 15:53 TOI
Montembeault allowed five goals on 28 shots (.821 SV%) losing his previous start vs. Columbus. The Canadiens' backup netminder has been solid with a 3-2-1 record, 2.83 GAA and .915 SV%. He takes on the Blue Jackets who beat Florida their last time out and have the 31st-best powerplay with their 14.0% conversion rate.
Chabot has been out since Nov.12th with a concussion and will not return Wednesday as originally planned. Chabot has averaged 25:45 TOI this season so his return will be highly welcomed. Through 14 games played this season he has three goals and three assists along with 34 SOG.
Stillman will head to the press box for Vancouver as they take on Colorado Wednesday night. The 24-year-old has one assist and is a -7 plus/minus while playing bottom six minutes averaging 14:26 TOI.
Burroughs hasn't played since Nov.15th but will draw back into the Canucks' lineup Wednesday. The 27-year-old defensemen has a goal, 17 PIMs and 12 SOG through 10 games this season.
Martin stopped 28 of 32 shots (.875 SV%) as he beat the Buffalo Sabres in his previous start. The Canucks backup has begun to steal starts due to his 4-1-1 record along with .898 SV% and 3.49 GAA. He faces off against the Colorado Avalanche who have won seven of their last eight games despite being very injured.
Vladar stopped 25 of 27 shots (.926 SV%) but still picked up his third straight loss in his previous start to the Boston Bruins. The Flames backup has fought the puck all season in limited action, posting a .881 SV% and 3.33 GAA along with his 1-3-0 record. He draws a tough start against the Pittsburgh Penguins, who are fourth in the NHL in goals for per game (3.68) and eighth in shots on goal (33.3).
The 2019 1st round pick (19th overall) was recalled for the first time this season after putting up three goals and seven assists along with eight PIMs through 15 games with Belleville (AHL). In 16 career NHL games prior the season, he has five assists through 16 GP.
Oleksiak hasn't played since Nov. 8th due to a lower-body injury but will be a gametime decision Wednesday. Through 14 games this season, the 29-year-old has three goals and five points with a +1 plus/minus.
Douglas is best known for his massive 6'9" frame and will head to Arizona with hopes of making the Coyotes' roster at some point this season. In 13 games with the Toronto Marlies (AHL) he had one assist and 30 PIMs with a -2 rating. He was dealt for defensemen Conor Timmins Wednesday.
Timmins heads to the injured Maple Leads after putting up three assists and 12 PIMs in six games with the Tucson Roadrunners in Arizona's farm system. The 24-year-old was traded for Curtis Douglas and will hope to add to his 41 career NHL games he has amassed over four injured riddled seasons.
Detroit will be Hellbergs third NHL team this season after playing one game between both Ottawa and Seattle where he won after stopping 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%). The 31-year-old veteran has six career NHL games and has won three of them.
Reaves heads to Minnesota for a 2025 5th round pick after failing to pick up a point through 12 games played with 12 PIMs and a -5 plus minus. He joins the Wild in hopes of receiving more ice time as he only saw 8:27 ATOI with New York.
Thompson allowed four goals on 29 shots (.862 SV%) in a win over Vancouver his last time out. The rookie goaltender has been sensationally this season posting a 10-3-0 record with two shutouts and a .920 SV%. He takes on the struggling Ottawa Senators who have lost 10 of their last 12 games.
Jones stopped 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) in a victory over the Los Angeles Kings his last time out. He has had a very strong start to his Seattle tenure, posting a 9-4-2 record with a .913 SV% and 2.30 GAA. He faces off against the San Jose Sharks who rank bottom ten in both shots per game and goals per game in the NHL.
Gibson lost his previous two starts to the St.Louis Blues and is in the middle of a three game losing streak that has added to his NHL lead in losses as he holds a 3-11-1 record. He has struggled as shown by his 4.15 GAA and .891 SV% through 15 games played. He will hope to get back in the win column as he takes on the New York Rangers who has won three of their last four games.
Girard has missed Colorado's previous six games due to a lower-body injury but will return to the lineup Wednesday vs. Vancouver. The 24-year-old had a goal and three assists through 11 games prior to his injury while playing 18:16 ATOI.
Kahkonen was incredible in his previous start stopping 37 of 38 shots (.974 SV%) in a win over Ottawa. He is filling in for an injured James Reimer but has struggled this season with his 2-4-1 record, 3.31 GAA and .894 SV%. He takes on the Seattle Kraken who have won their last two contests 3-2 in overtime after beating the Kings their last time out.
