Armia hasn't played in three weeks due to an upper-body injury, but he could re-enter the lineup this weekend. The 32-year-old Finn has ten goals and ten assists in 53 games this season.
Kempe was a late scratch in Monday's win over the New York Rangers due to a lower-body injury. Kings' Head Coach D. J. Smith indicated that Kempe almost played on Monday, suggesting his return to the lineup is likely near, possibly as soon as Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 29-year-old forward has found instant chemistry since Artemi Panarin joined the team, scoring 12 points (6G / 6A) in 10 games.
Niko Mikkola will draw back into Florida's lineup on Thursday, sending Sebrango to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Sebrango is averaging 13:21 time-on-ice and has two assists in 28 games this season.
Hinostroza has played the last several games for the Panthers, but after a disappointing 5-2 loss to the league-worst Vancouver Canucks, they will switch things up on Thursday, sending Hinostroza to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 31-year-old forward is averaging 10:17 time-on-ice and has 13 points (5G / 8A) in 52 games this season.
Mikkola missed his first game of the season in Florida's previous game, a disappointing 5-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks, but he will re-enter the lineup on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 29-year-old Mikkola is averaging 20:22 time-on-ice and has 11 points (3G / 8A) in 55 games this season.
The Panthers have been dealing with a myriad of injuries, regularly rotating players in and out of the lineup for maintenance purposes. Luostarinen will draw back into Florida's lineup on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers after having the night off in their previous game. The 27-year-old Luostarinen has 25 points (8G / 17A) in 25 games this season.
The Panthers have been dealing with a myriad of injuries, regularly rotating players in and out of the lineup for maintenance purposes. Rodrigues will draw back into the lineup on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers after having the night off in Florida's previous game. The 32-year-old Rodrigues has 28 points (11G / 17A) in 65 games this season.
Foote was a first-round pick of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, but he has spent most of is career in the AHL so far. The 25-year-old forward has 32 points (14G / 18A) in 54 games this season with the Charlotte Checkers (AHL). He made his season debut with Florida earlier this week, scoring zero points in 8:23 time-on-ice.
Hill has had a poor 2025-26 season, but seems to be turning a corner after stringing together several promising starts. Despite an unspectacular 3-3-0 record, Hill is playing his best hockey of the season over his last six games, boasting a 1.83 GAA and .916 SV%. He saved 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) in Vegas' previous game, a 2-0 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. The Golden Knights enter Thursday's contest as -134 home favourites against a Utah Mammoth team coming off an impressive 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars, their only regulation loss in their last 16 games (14-1-1).
Bobrovsky has had a disappointing 2025-26 season but seemed to be turning a corner after the Olympic break, posting a solid 2.21 GAA and .925 SV% in five games (3-2-0). However, his string of strong play abruptly ended on Tuesday, allowing five goals on 22 shots (.773 SV%) in a disappointing 5-2 loss to the league-worst Vancouver Canucks. The Panthers enter Thursday's game as +135 road underdogs against an Edmonton Oilers team with points in three straight games (2-0-1).
The Flyers have relied heavily on Dan Vladar since returning from the Olympic break, but they will turn to Ersson, who has played well lately, on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 26-year-old Ersson saved 22 of 23 shots (.957 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals, and has saved 47 of the last 50 shots he's faced (.940 SV%) across three appearances (2-0-0). The Flyers enter Thursday's contest as +149 road underdogs against a Kings team coming off a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers.
The league-worst Vancouver Canucks are coming off an impressive 5-2 win over the Florida Panthers, courtesy of a 21-save performance (.913 SV%) from Lankinen, who will return to the crease on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 30-year-old Finnish goalie has allowed three or fewer goals in his last three outings (1-1-1), posting a 2.01 GAA and .927 SV%. That said, the Canucks enter Thursday's contest as significant +246 home underdogs against a Lightning team coming off a 6-2 win over the Seattle Kraken.
The Sabres continue to win regardless of who tends the twine, coming off a 2-0 shutout victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, but they will revert to Lyon on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. The 33-year-old Lyon has allowed three or fewer goals in 17 of his last 18 outings (16-2-0), posting an impressive 2.25 GAA and .921 SV%. The Sabres enter Thursday's contest as -142 road favourites against a Sharks team they defeated 6-3 earlier this month.
Nedeljkovic has played well lately, but had a rough night in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 37 shots (.865 SV%) in a 5-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. With Yaroslav Askarov (lower body) sidelined, the Sharks have relied heavily on the 30-year-old Nedeljkovic, who has a 2.32 GAA and .923 SV% in his last 10 games (6-3-1). The Sharks enter Thursday's contest as +121 home underdogs against a Buffalo Sabres team with just one loss in their last 11 games (10-1-0).
Kuemper was excellent in Monday's 4-1 win over the New York Rangers, saving 21 of 22 shots (.955 SV%), and is putting together a stretch of strong play as the Kings continue their last-season push for a playoff spot. The 35-year-old goalie has a solid 2.41 GAA and .905 SV% in his last five games (3-1-1). The Kings enter Thursday's contest as -179 favourites against a Philadelphia Flyers team with points in four straight games (3-0-1).
Emberson has not played in over a week due to an undisclosed injury, but is targeting a return to Edmonton's lineup on the weekend. The 25-year-old defenseman is averaging 15:49 time-on-ice and has 12 points (2G / 10A) in 60 games this season.
Earlier this week, Oilers' Head Coach Kris Knoblauch indicated that Ingram is the team's starting goalie, and he is doubling down on that statement on Thursday, turning to him to tend the twine for the eighth time in the last 11 games. The 28-year-old Ingram was serviceable in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the San Jose Sharks, saving 27 of 30 shots (.900 SV%). He has a 2.72 GAA and .896 SV% in eight games (6-1-1) since returning from the Olympic break. The Oilers enter Thursday's contest as -159 home favourites against a Florida Panthers team that has been outscored 11-4 in their last two games (0-2-0).
Kapanen has already missed 41 games this season due to a myriad of ailments and could miss another, as his status for Thursday's game against the Florida Panthers is uncertain. The 29-year-old Finnish forward was not at Edmonton's morning skate on Thursday. He has 15 points (7G / 8A) in 28 games this season.
Graves has not played since mid January, but is nearing a return after completing a conditioning stint with Wiles-Barre/Scranton (AHL). The 30-year-old defenseman is averaging 15:29 time-on-ice an has one goal in 19 games with Pittsburgh this season.
Pionk has been sidelined since mid-January, but appears to be nearing a return after being a full participant at morning skate on Thursday. The Jets, who are making a late-season push for a Wild Card spot, would greatly benefit from Pionk returning to the lineup. The 30-year-old defenseman was averaging 22:47 time-on-ice, recording eight points (2G / 6A), 64 blocks, and 84 hits in 40 games before his injury.
