Lauzon and Mark Borowiecki continue to alternate games on the Predators' blueline, as Lauzon will suit up for the second time in four games. Lauzon had two PIMS and a minus-1 rating in 13:18 TOI in his season debut.
Toropchenko was expected to be out until December but is set to play in the Blues' season opener on Saturday. The 6-foot-6, 222 lbs. winger split his 2021-22 season between the AHL and NHL, collecting two goals in 28 games with the Blues.
Wahlstrom missed the Islanders' season opener on Thursday but is expected to replace Kieffer Bellows in the lineup on Saturday. Wahlstrom had 13 goals and 11 assists (24 points) in 73 games a season ago.
Clutterbuck missed the Islanders' season opener vs. the Panthers but is expected to replace Nikita Soshnikov on the fourth line vs. the Ducks. Last season, Clutterbuck had 15 points (6G / 9A) and 229 hits in 59 games a season ago.
The last team to begin their 2022-23 season, the Blues will finally play their first game of the season with Jordan Binnington taking the start Saturday vs Columbus. The 29-year-old struggled mightily 2021-22 season, posting a .901 SV% and a 3.13 GAA in 37 starts.
San Jose's backup goaltender will draw his second start of the season for the winless Sharks (0-3-0) Saturday. The 26-year-old Finnish netminder will be hoping for a bounce-back performance after allowing three goals on 18 shots (.833 SV%) against Nashville last weekend in Prague.
Oettinger draws his second start of the season Saturday against Nashville. Oettinger dominated the Predators in Dallas' 4-1 season opener, stopping 31 of 32 shots (.969 SV%) on way to an easy victory. He will be looking for a similar result again Saturday.
The last team to begin their 2022-23 season, the Blues will finally play their first game of the season with Jordan Binnington taking the start Saturday vs Columbus. The 29-year-old struggled mightily 2021-22 season, posting a .901 SV% and a 3.13 GAA in 37 starts.
Jarry draws his second start of the season after a dominating 26-save (.929 SV%) performance in Pittsburgh's opener Thursday night. Currently, In his seventh season with Pittsburgh, Jarry will hope to keep the Penguins undefeated Saturday in a tough matchup against Tampa Bay.
Hischier missed the season opener in Philadelphia but will play Saturday vs. the Red Wings. Prior to Thursday's game, Hischier centred the top line with Yegor Sharangovich and Jesper Bratt, so expect him to skate there tonight.
Murray was in-line to start Saturday's game vs. the Senators but left the morning skate early with discomfort in his groin. The Maple Leafs did not rule him out, but it seems likely that Ilya Samsonov will start so Murray's injury doesn't get worse.
Kuemper will be looking to bounce back in his second start of 2022-23 after allowing four goals on 29 shots in an opening-night loss. The winless Capitals (0-2-0) will be hoping to get their first point of the early season off the back of their $6 Million AAV offseason signing.
Vanecek will finally get his chance to make his first start with the New Jersey Devils Saturday after backing up in their opener. Vanecek was traded to New Jersey in the offseason after posting 20 wins in 39 starts off the back of a .908 SV% and 2.67 GAA.
Florida's prized young goaltender will take the crease for his first start of 2022-23. Signing a three-year, $13.5-million contract extension in the offseason, the 21-year-old will be looking to build off an up-and-down first full season in 2022-21, where he posted a .908 SV% and 2.79 GAA backing up the President Trophy winners.
Sorokin will take the crease for his second straight start of the young season. The 27-year-old Russian netminder stood on his head in game one, and stopped 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) while getting little help offensively in a 3-1 loss. He will be hoping for some more scoring help as he and the Islanders look to enter the win column for the first time this season.
Vanecek will finally get his chance to make his first start with the New Jersey Devils Saturday after backing up in their opener. Vanecek was traded to New Jersey in the offseason after posting 20 wins in 39 starts off the back of a .908 SV% and 2.67 GAA.
Guenther was the No.9 overall pick in 2021 and scored 45 goals with 46 assists (91 points) in 59 WHL games last season. With Nick Schmaltz out, Guenther figures to be plugged into the Coyotes' top-6 for his NHL debut.
Comrie will begin his Sabres career Saturday taking on the 0-1-0 Florida Panthers. The 27-year-old netminder has played 28 games across six sparse seasons in the NHL amassing a .905. SV% and 3,06 GAA while playing for three different teams.
Toropchenko was expected to be out until December after undergoing shoulder surgery, but he declared himself 100 percent on Friday. Head coach Craig Berube said a final decision on Toropchenko's status will be made before the game on Saturday.
Ristolainen was nicked up in practice earlier this week, missed the season opener and will miss their second game as well. Unsurprisingly, John Tortorella did not provide many details on Ristolainen's injury, so keep an eye on if he travels to Tampa for next week's road trip.
