Englund was a healthy scratch for the Blackhawks' last game but will draw back into the lineup Thursday as he replaces Wyatt Kaiser. The 27-year-old has three assists, 28 SOG, 30 PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through 42 games this season.
Kaiser has an assist and four SOG through four games played but will be a healthy scratch Thursday vs. St. Louis. The 20-year-old defenseman will be replaced by Andreas Englund in Chicago's lineup.
Mitchell has a goal, six assists, 23 SOG, six PIMs and a -10 plus/minus through 31 games so far this season but will be a healthy scratch Thursday vs. St. Louis. Austin Wagner returning from a hand injury will replace Mitchell in Chicago's lineup.
Jones has 10 goals, 22 assists, 158 SOG, 28 PIMs and a -32 plus/minus through 64 games this season but will be a game-time decision Thursday as he deals with an illness. The 28-year-old should know his status at warmups, prior to the game.
Mrazek allowed three goals on 30 shots (.900 SV%) for his sixth-straight loss as he was handed a loss by the Dallas Stars last game. The 31-year-old has struggled mightily this season, with his 8-20-3 record, 3.61 GAA and .896 SV%. He will take on the St. Louis Blues, who have won three of their last four games after a 6-5 overtime win vs. Vancouver.
Skinner stopped 18 of 22 shots (.818 SV%) for his fifth win in six games as he beat the Vegas Golden Knights in his last start. The 24-year-old Edmonton native has stolen the Oilers' starting position this season due to his strong play, shown by his 24-14-5 record, 2.95 GAA and .908 SV%. He will take on the red-hot Los Angeles Kings, who snapped a three-game winning streak with a 2-1 loss to Calgary last game.
Wagner was acquired by the Blackhawks at the trade deadline but had his hand infected from a cut from a fight which delayed his debut until Thursday. The 25-year-old will be looking to add to his career numbers, where he has 22 goals, and 40 points across 171 games played.
Hutchinson allowed five goals on 35 shots (.857 SV%) for his third loss in four starts as he was downed by the New York Rangers in his last start. The 33-year-old travelling netminder has been hung out to dry in his games with Columbus, leading to his 1-3-1 record, 4.34 GAA and .871 SV%. He draws the incredibly daunting task of the league-leading Boston Bruins, who just snapped a seven-game winning streak with a 2-1 loss to Nashville last game.
Lindgren missed the Rangers' previous two games due to a shoulder injury and was a full participant in this week's practices will be a game-time decision Thursday vs. New Jersey. The 25-year-old has a goal, 17 assists, 70 SOG, 43 PIMs and a +28 plus/minus through 58 games this season before his injury.
Montembeault stopped 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) for his second-straight win as he beat the Columbus Blue Jackets in his previous start. The 26-year-old has unexpectedly been the better of the two Canadien goaltenders, with his 15-14-3 record, 3.28 GAA and .905 SV%. He takes on the Florida Panthers, who snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-2 overtime win over Toronto last night.
Mrazek allowed three goals on 30 shots (.900 SV%) for his sixth-straight loss as he was handed a loss by the Dallas Stars last game. The 31-year-old has struggled mightily this season, with his 8-20-3 record, 3.61 GAA and .896 SV%. He will take on the St. Louis Blues, who have won three of their last four games after a 6-5 overtime win vs. Vancouver.
Hart is 21-21-10 with a 2.90 GAA and a .909 SV% on the season and will miss Thursday's game vs. Ottawa with a lower-body injury. Samuel Ersson has been recalled on an emergency basis from Lehigh-Valley (AHL) to replace Hart for the time being and Felix Sandstrom will start Thursday.
Sandstrom stopped 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) to snap a nine-game losing streak as he beat the Montreal Canadiens in his previous start. The 26-year-old has struggled in his rookie season, with his 2-10-2 record, 3.38 GAA and .887 SV%. He will face the Ottawa Senators, who have won three of their last five games after a 5-2 win over Florida in their last contest.
Jarry stopped 28 of 30 shots (.933 SV%) to snap a three-game losing streak as he beat the Colorado Avalanche in his previous start. The 27-year-old has had a year filled with ups and downs, leading to his 21-10-6 record, .908 SV% and 2.98 GAA. He'll take on the Nashville Predators, who have won three of their last five games after a 2-1 victory over Boston last game.
Savard has three goals, 17 assists, 63 SOG, 40 PIMs and a -14 plus/minus through 62 games played but will be a game-time decision Thursday vs. Florida. The 32-year-old is dealing with an undisclosed injury for the time being.
Levi was 17-12-5 with a sensational .933 SV% and 2.24 GAA with Northeastern University (NCAA) and will make his NHL debut Friday as he takes on the New York Rangers. The 21-year-old was a 2020 seventh-round pick (212 overall).
Montembeault stopped 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) for his second-straight win as he beat the Columbus Blue Jackets in his previous start. The 26-year-old has unexpectedly been the better of the two Canadien goaltenders, with his 15-14-3 record, 3.28 GAA and .905 SV%. He takes on the Florida Panthers, who snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-2 overtime win over Toronto last night.
Jarry stopped 28 of 30 shots (.933 SV%) to snap a three-game losing streak as he beat the Colorado Avalanche in his previous start. The 27-year-old has had a year filled with ups and downs, leading to his 21-10-6 record, .908 SV% and 2.98 GAA. He'll take on the Nashville Predators, who have won three of their last five games after a 2-1 victory over Boston last game.
Ullmark stopped 21 of 22 shots (.955 SV%) but still snapped a three-game winning streak as he was defeated by the Nashville Predators in his previous start. The 29-year-old has all but locked up the Vezina Trophy this season as he leads all major goaltending categories with his 36-6-1 record, 1.90 GAA and .937 SV%. He will face the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have lost five of their last seven games after a 6-2 loss to the New York Rangers last game.
Grzelcyk has four goals, 21 assists, 97 SOG, 28 PIMs and a +45 plus/minus through 68 games this season but will be a healthy scratch Thursday vs. Columbus. The 29-year-old will be replaced by Jakub Zboril in the Bruins' lineup.
