Frost will be a healthy scratch on the back end of the Flyers' back-to-back for the first time this season. In nine games prior to heading to the press box, he had two goals and an assist to go along with 13 SOG.
Sandstrom stopped 22 of 24 shots in a tough, 3-0 loss to the San Jose Sharks in his last start. Wednesday will mark Sandstrom's third straight start in the second game of back-to-backs, where he has understandably struggled with an 0-2-0 record along with his .900 SV%. He faces the Toronto Maple Leafs who are currently on a four-game losing streak and rank a surprising 26th in the NHL in GF/GP with 2.7.
Reimer stopped 22 of 26 shots (.846 SV%) as he took the loss his last time out to Tampa Bay. The 34-year-old veteran netminder has struggled to get wins (2-5-0) despite posting a decent .914 SV% and 2.77 GAA. He will face the Florida Panthers who lead the league in shots on goal per game (39.5) and lost their last time out 3-1 to Arizona.
Carlson has not played since October 29th as he deals with a lower-body injury. It is a massive blow for the already-hurt Capitals as Carlson was playing 21:55 TOI per night and had six points (2G/4A) in his first nine games prior to the injury.
Milano had a breakout season with Anaheim in 2021-22, scoring 14 goals and 34 points across 66 games. He started this season in Hershey (AHL) after getting cut from Calgary off a PTO and signing with Washington days later. It will be his third NHL team when he takes the ice for Washington's next game he is dressed.
Pilon has posted five points (1G/4A) in his first seven games with Hersey (AHL) prior to his call-up to Washington Wednesday. In three career NHL games, he is shooting a perfect one-for-one, with one goal on one shot.
Johansen has been recalled from Hersey after scoring one goal in six games with the Hersey Bears (AHL). The 24-year-old was called up for one game in 2021-22 and collected one assist in one game in his NHL debut.
Montembeault stopped 43 of 45 shots (.956 SV%) in a win over Buffalo his last time between the crease on October 27th. Montembeault has been incredible as Montreal's backup this season, posting a 2-1-0 record along with a 2.32 GAA and .931 SV%. He will face Winnipeg who has struggled to score this season, ranking 23rd in the NHL in both goals (2.89) and shots (29.7) per game.
After it was announced Wednesday that Alex Stalock will be out indefinitely due to a concussion, the Chicago Blackhawks signed goaltender Dylan Wells to a one-year, $750,000 contract. In three games with Rockford of the AHL, he is 1-1-0 with a 4.27 GAA and an .862 SV%.
Sandstrom stopped 22 of 24 shots in a tough, 3-0 loss to the San Jose Sharks in his last start. Wednesday will mark Sandstrom's third straight start in the second game of back-to-backs, where he has understandably struggled with an 0-2-0 record along with his .900 SV%. He faces the Toronto Maple Leafs who are currently on a four-game losing streak and rank a surprising 26th in the NHL in GF/GP with 2.7.
Barron will miss Thursday's game vs. Montreal due to a lingering injury. The 23-year-old has played well to start the season, collecting four points (1G/3A) and 15 SOG through nine games.
It seems Jeremy Swayman's injury from Wednesday is worse than originally hoped as Keith Kinkaid was recalled from Providence of the AHL Wednesday. The Bruins will be the 33-year-olds fourth NHL team as he has amassed 69 wins and a .905 SV% across 167 career games played.
Stalock had to leave the Blackhawks' game Tuesday in the first period due to concussion protocol and is still yet to have a timetable for his return. Arvid Soderblom did his best to fill in stopping 28 of 30 shots in the loss Tuesday while Petr Mrazek (groin) was back on the ice Wednesday in practice.
Shesterkin was perfect in his last start, shutting out the Philadelphia Flyers on 19 shots in a 1-0 victory. Last years Vezina winner had started the season strong, owning a 6-0-2 to go with a .921 SV% and 2.22 GAA. He takes on the Boston Bruins who hold the league's best record at 9-1-0 due in part to them leading the league in goals per game (4.4).
Harkins has been enjoying an incredible start to his AHL season with Manitoba (AHL), scoring five goals and nine points in the team's first six games prior to his promotion Wednesday. In his 132 career NHL games, he has 22 points (10G/12A) and 24 PIMs.
Comrie stopped 15 of 18 shots (.833 SV%) his last time out in a win over Detroit. He has been up and down this year as he has taken on the starter's role in Buffalo's crease, collecting a .902 SV% and 3.34 GAA to go along with a 3-3-0 record. He faces off against a tough but tired Pittsburgh team who is coming off a hard-fought 6-5 shootout loss just yesterday.
Head Coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed Wednesday that the plan is for Timothy Liljegran to make his debut Saturday after missing the early part of the season due to hernia surgery. The Maple Leafs will gladly welcome back their 2017 1st round pick (17th overall) who has picked up five goals, 24 points and a +11 plus/minus across 74 career games played across the last three seasons.
Heatherington will head down to Belleville (AHL) after not seeing any NHL action during his call-up. He will hope to make it back up to the big club where he has two assists and 33 PIMs in his 20 career NHL games.
Samsonov stopped 25 of 29 goals as he picked up his second straight loss his last time out in a 4-2 defeat to Los Angeles. The 25-year-old has adjusted well to his new surroundings in Toronto, amassing a 4-2-0 record to go alongside his .920 SV% and 2.35 GAA. He takes on Philadelphia who failed to score in their first game of their current back-to-back after losing 1-0 to the New York Rangers in overtime Tuesday.
Comrie stopped 15 of 18 shots (.833 SV%) his last time out in a win over Detroit. He has been up and down this year as he has taken on the starter's role in Buffalo's crease, collecting a .902 SV% and 3.34 GAA to go along with a 3-3-0 record. He faces off against a tough, but tired Pittsburgh team who is coming off a hard-fought 6-5 shootout loss just yesterday.
