Vejmelka allowed four goals on 39 shots (.897 SV%) in a loss vs. Vegas his last time out. The second year starter has been solid on a weak Arizona team this season as shown by his 5-5-1 record and .909 SV%. He will face the Carolina Hurricanes who rank fourth in the NHL in shots per game (35.2) but 25th in goals (2.84).
Francouz was great for a second straight performance his last time out, stopping 46 of 48 shots (.958 SV%) as he stole a victory over Carolina. The Avalanche's backup has been solid in limited action this season, posting a 2-3-0 record along with a .925 SV% and 2.42 GAA. He faces off against the struggle Vancouver Canucks who rank 23rd in the NHL in shots per game (30.2) but sixth in goals per game (3.47).
Jankowski has not played since Nov. 17th but will draw back into the Predators' lineup Wednesday. Through seven games this season he has two goals and three points along with a +2 rating while playing bottom-six minutes.
Lankinen allowed five goals on 35 shots (.857 SV%) in his previous start against the Colorado Avalanche. The Predators' backup has been incredibly solid in limited action, posting a 2-2-0 record with his 2.60 GAA and .921 SV%. He takes on the Detroit Red Wings who ranks third last in the NHL with 28.9 shots per game but 13th in goals per game with 3.28.
Binnington stopped 28 of 29 shots (.964 SV%) to pick up his sixth straight win beating Anaheim his last time out. The 29-year-old has been solid for the Blues this season, posting a 9-5-0 record with a. 2.76 GAA and .912 SV%. He puts his winning streak on the line as he takes on the struggling Buffalo Sabres who snapped an eight-game losing streak Tuesday with a 7-2 win over Montreal.
Gurianov has missed the Stars' last six games due to an upper-body injury but will return to the lineup Wednesday vs. Chicago. The 25-year-old has struggled this season, putting up a goal and two assists along with a -1 plus/minus across 12 games played.
Oettinger stopped 33 of 35 shots (.943 SV%) in his last start against Colorado but ultimately took the shootout loss 3-2. The 23-year-old has been sensational this season, posting a 7-2-2 record with a 2.18 GAA and .929 SV%. He draws a nice matchup from the offensively challenged Chicago Blackhawks who rank 32nd in the NHL in goals per game (2.44) and 31st in shots per game (.25.8)
Ehlers is expected to be out for six weeks after it was announced Wednesday that the star winger had successfully undergone surgery for a sports hernia. The 26-year-old has only played in two games so far this season prior to his injury, picking up three assists and seven SOG across 43 shifts.
The 22-year-old defensemen will head back to Springfield (AHL) as it was announced Wednesday that veteran Robert Bortuzzo would be returning from the injured reserve (upper body). Tucker enjoyed a brief four-game spell with the Blues prior to his demotion, failing to pick up any points but picking up four shots while playing limited minutes.
Bortuzzo will be available to return Wednesday after being activated from the injured reserve due to an upper-body injury. The 33-year-old has yet to pick up a point through ten games this season but has been his usual stay-at-home, steady self averaging only 12:03 TOI.
Hellebuyck stopped 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%) as he got limited offensive help in a 2-1 loss to Pittsburgh during his previous time out. The 29-year-old has been having a phenomenal start to 2022-23, posting an 8-4-1 record while ranking first in the NHL with his .935 SV% and second with his 2.07 GAA. He takes on the Minnesota Wild who snapped a three-game losing streak by beating Carolina 201 in overtime in their last game.
Foudy missed the Blue Jackets' previous game as he was a healthy scratch but will draw back into the lineup Wednesday. The 22-year-old prospect has three assists and is a -6 plus/minus while playing a bottom-six role across 10 games played this season.
Roslovic has been a healthy scratch since last playing November 17th but will draw back into the Blue Jackets' lineup Wednesday. The seven-year-veteran has one goal and six points through 15 games prior to being sent to the press box but will be hoping to build off his -6 plus/minus rating.
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).
Jarry was perfect his last time out, stopping 32 of 32 Winnipeg Jet shots for his first shutout of the season. The 27-year-old has had an up-and-down season as shown by his 6-3-2 record alongside his 3.27 GAA and .904 SV%. He takes on the Calgary Flames who seem to have turned a corner winning four of their last five games.
Korpisalo allowed six goals on 37 shots (.838 SV%) in his worst start of the season his last time out in a loss vs. Detroit. The 28-year-old has struggled in limited action this season posting a 3-2-1 record with a 4.16 GAA and .897 SV%. He takes on Montreal who is on the second half of a back-to-back after losing to Buffalo 7-2 Tuesday.
Megna will head back to the Avalanche from the Colorado Eagles (AHL) a day after being sent down after failing to pick up a point in eight games with the Avalanche while putting up a -1 plus/minus. Prior to his promotion the first time to the Avalanche, he had three goals and three assists through nine games in the AHL.
The Avalanches' 2021 1st-round pick (28th overall) has been called up by Colorado for the first time in his career. The 20-year-old had been enjoying a strong first AHL season with the Eagles prior to his promotion, scoring four goals and eight points with four PIMs across 16 games played.
