Bryson has missed the Sabres previous three games due to a lower-body injury but will return Thursday as Buffalo takes on Detroit. The 25-year-old has one goal, seven assists, 14 SOG and a -15 plus/minus in 25 games prior to his injury.
Power has missed the Sabres previous three games due to a lower-body injury and will return Thursday vs. the Red Wings. The rookie defender has had a strong opening season, with 10 assists, 42 SOG, 16 PIMs and a +9 plus/minus in 29 games played prior to the injury.
Bemstrom was recalled from Cleveland (AHL) after an impressive 14 goals and 17 assists in 21 games with the Monsters and will return to the Blue Jackets lineup Thursday vs. the New York Islanders. Bemstrom will draw into the first line with Johnny Gaudreau and Jack Roslovic and will be hoping to add to the two goals and two assists he had in seven games earlier in the season.
Sillinger's second NHL season has not been going as planned, as he has two goals, six points, 41 SOG across 30 GP and will return to the lineup after missing his first two games of the year due to an undisclosed injury. The 19-year-old entered the season with high hopes after putting up 31 points (16G/15A) in 79 GP in his rookie season last year.
Middleton missed the Wilds' previous game due to illness but will return to it Thursday vs. the Stars. The 26-year-old defender has two goals, four assists, 40 PIMs and 28 SOG across 33 games played with the Wild.
Korpisalo allowed one goal on 18 shots (.944 SV%) in his third straight relief appearance his last time out vs. Chicago. The 28-year-old has been the Blue Jackets' best netminder this year, with his 4-5-1 record, .905 SV% and 3.43 GAA. He will face the New York Islanders, who have won their last two games 5-1 and are 11th in the NHL in goals per game (3.25).
Goligoski has a goal, two assists and 28 SOG through 16 games this season but will be a healthy scratch Thursday as Jacob Middleton returns to the lineup (illness). The. 37-year-old will hope to be back in the lineup sooner rather than later.
Reichel had two goals, six assists, 15 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 25 games played with Manitoba (AHL) and will be called up to Winnipeg for the first time this season. Reichel will be looking to add to the goal and assist he picked up in his previous 13-game stint with Winnipeg in 2021-22 when he cracks the lineup after this callup.
Levitchi had seven goals, six assists, four PIMs and a -9 plus/minus through 24 games with the Charlotte Checkers (AHL). He will be making his NHL debut Thursday vs. Montreal.
Kuemper stopped all 32 of 32 shots for his league-leading third shutout as he beat the New York Rangers in his last start. The 32-year-old has been enjoying a great season yet again in his first year in Washington, with his 10-9-2 record, .920 SV% and 2.40 GAA. He will take on the Ottawa Senators, who snapped a three-game losing skid with a 3-2 Shootout victory over Boston last game.
Luukkonen stopped 41 of 43 shots (.953 SV%) for his fourth win in five starts as he was incredible in beating the Vegas Golden Knights in his last time between the pipes. The 23-year-old has been much better as of late for the Sabres and holds a 5-3-1 record, 3.44 GAA and .891 SV% through nine appearances. He faces the Detroit Red Wings who are on the back end of a back-to-back after a massive 5-4 comeback victory over Pittsburgh yesterday.
Zaitsev left the Senators' last game vs. Boston after just 7:16 TOI due to an undisclosed injury and will be out for the "next little bit" according to head coach DJ Smith. The 31-year-old stay-at-home defender had three assists, six SOG and a -6 plus/minus in 19 games prior to the injury.
Bernard-Docker has not played since Nov. 19th due to a high ankle sprain but will return to Ottawa's lineup Thursday as they take on Washington. The 2018 1st round pick (26th overall) had one assist, six SOG and seven PIMs in six games prior to his month-long injury.
Barkov has six goals, 16 assists, 82 SOG and a +5 plus/minus through 25 games played and is expected to return Thursday vs. Montreal. Barkov missed 15 games last season due to injury and will be hoping this is the last of his injuries this season after multiple trips so far to the shelf.
Bobrovsky allowed four goals on 42 shots (.905 SV%) as he was handed his third loss in four starts in his previous game vs. the New York Islanders. It has been a year to forget for the 34-year-old, who is 7-11-1 with a 3.29 GAA and .895 SV%. He will face the Montreal Canadiens, who have lost six of their last seven games after a 4-1 loss to Tampa in their last game.
Ekblad was considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury but it seems will not miss any time as he is expected to be in the Panthers' lineup Thursday vs. Montreal. The 26-year-old has had another injury-riddled season, but still managed to put up four goals, 10 assists and 72 SOG through 24 games played
Gudas has not played since Dec. 3rd due to a concussion and is expected to return Thursday as the Panthers take on the Montreal Canadiens. The 32-year-old bruiser has two goals, six points, 49 SOG and 39 PIMs in 25 games prior to the injury
Ersson was shelled for five goals on 30 shots (.833 SV%) in the only start of his career, a loss to Carolina his last time out. The 23-year-old will be hoping for better fortunes in his second start of the year as he replaces Carter Hart (concussion) for the time being. He will be looking to pick up his first career win as he takes on the San Jose Sharks, who have lost four of their last five games after a 6-2 loss to Vancouver in their last game.
Grubauer stopped 15 of 17 shots (.882 SV%) to snap a four-game losing streak as he beat the Winnipeg Jets in his last start. The 31-year-old has struggled yet again this season after a horrendous 2021-22, with his current 3-5-1 record, 3.30 GAA and .882 SV%. He will take on Calgary, who is coming off a 2-1 loss Tuesday to Edmonton and is fifth in the NHL in shots on goal per game (34.7).
