With Seattle trading away Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand on Wednesday, Ben Meyers has been recalled from Coachella Valley (AHL) in a corresponding move. The 26-year-old undrafted free agent has appeared in seven games for the Kraken in 2024-25, but has failed to pick up a point despite only having three SOG and averaging 8:10 TOI.
With Seattle shipping Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand out of town on Wednesday, Jacob Melanson has been recalled from Coachella Valley (AHL). The 21-year-old right-winger was Seattle's 2021 fifth-round pick (131st overall) and has yet to make his NHL debut. In 27 games with Coachella in 2024-25, he had seven goals and 10 points.
The Devils received terrible news on Wednesday, announcing that Hughes will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season after undergoing shoulder surgery. The 23-year-old Hughes suffered the injury on Sunday after an awkward collision with Jack Hughes that sent him into the boards. Hughes ends the season with 70 points (27G / 43A) in 62 games and is expected to make a full recovery before training camp for next season.
The Capitals snapped a three-game losing skid in Monday's 5-4 win over the Ottawa Senators and will switch to Lindgren between the pipes on Wednesday against the New York Rangers. Lindgren struggled in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 18 shots (.778 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues. The 31-year-old Lindgren has a 2.70 GAA and .896 SV% in 27 appearances this season (13-10-3). The Capitals enter Wednesday's contest as -112 road favorites against a Rangers club coming off consecutive 4-0 wins.
Tampa Bay acquired Gourde on Wednesday along with Oliver Bjorkstrand in a trade that sent Michael Eyssimonth, a 2026 1st round pick, a 2027 1st round pick, and a 2025 2nd round pick to the Seattle Kraken. Gourde has struggled with consistency while battling injuries this season but could see a boost in production returning to his former club. The 33-year-old Gourde scored 17 points (6G / 11A) in 36 games with Seattle this season.
Greenway has avoided become a UFA at the end of the season by signing a two-year, $8 million contract extension with the Sabres. The 28-year-old Greenway is averaging 15:57 time-on-ice, recording eight points (3G / 5A) and 80 hits in 26 games this season.
Tanev has missed the last three games, will miss a fourth on Wednesday, but could return to the lineup on Saturday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 35-year-old Tanev is averaging 19:48 time-on-ice, recording 17 points (2G / 15A) and 151 blocks in 57 games this season.
The Blues had a four-game winning streak before losing 6-3 to the Dallas Stars on Sunday. They will attempt to return to the win column on Wednesday with Binnington between the pipes against the Los Angeles Kings. The 31-year-old Binnington saved 25 of 26 shots (.962 SV%) in his most recent start, a 4-1 win over the Kings. He has a 2.81 GAA and .899 SV% in 43 appearances this season (18-20-4). The Blues enter the action on Wednesday as +133 road underdogs against a Kings squad amid a four-game losing streak (0-3-1).
Ekholm played only 17:59 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, a significant decrease from the 22:36 he is averaging this season, and could miss Thursday's game against the Montreal Canadiens due to an illness. The 34-year-old Ekholm has 27 points (8G / 19A) in 60 games this season.
Lorentz has not played the previous two games for the Maple Leafs due to an undisclosed ailment, but he will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 28-year-old Lorentz is averaging 10:26 time-on-ice and has 14 points (5G / 9A) in 59 games this season.
Eyssimont has established himself as a reliable role player of the past few seasons and will likely continue to fill that role with Seattle. The 28-year-old was averaging 10:41 time-on-ice and scored 10 points (5G / 5A) in 57 games with Tampa Bay this season.
Gourde has struggled with consistency while battling injuries this season but could see a boost in production returning to his former club, the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 33-year-old Gourde scored 17 points (6G / 11A) in 36 games with Seattle this season.
Bjorkstrand brings significant offensive depth to a Tampa Bay Lightning team in the running for first place in the Atlantic Division. The 29-year-old Bjorkstrand tallied 37 points (16G / 21A) and 124 shots while averaging 15:28 time-on-ice through 61 games with Seattle this season.
The Maple Leafs are coming off a disappointing 3-2 shootout loss to the San Jose Sharks but still have points in six straight (5-0-1) and will likely turn to Woll between the pipes on Wednesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Woll allowed five goals on 34 shots (.853 SV%) in his most recent outing but received enough goal support to secure a 6-5 overtime victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 26-year-old goalie has a 2.70 GAA and .907 SV% in 32 games this season (21-11-0). The Maple Leafs enter Wednesday's contest as +146 road underdogs against a Golden Knights squad on a two-game winning streak.
The Golden Knights have won five of their last six (5-1-0) and will turn to Hill between the pipes on Wednesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Hill was excellent in his most recent outing, saving all 25 shots he faced in a 2-0 win over the New Jersey Devils for his third shutout of the season. The 28-year-old Hill has an outstanding 0.67 GAA and .973 SV% in his last three games (3-0-0). The Golden Knights enter Wednesday's contest as -163 home favorites against a Maple Leafs team coming off a disappointing 3-2 shootout loss to the San Jose Sharks.
The Canucks have been outscored 11-5 in their last two games (0-2-0) and will turn to Lankinen between the pipes on Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks. Lankinen struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 23 shots (.783 SV%) in a 6-3 loss to the Seattle Kraken. The 29-year-old Finnish netminder has a 2.57 GAA and .904 SV% in 37 games this season (20-10-7). The Canucks enter Wednesday's contest as -222 home favorites against a Ducks squad that defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 last night.
Puljujarvi had his contract terminated by the Pittsburgh Penguins in early February after failing to establish his presence regularly in the lineup. The 26-year-old forward had nine points (3G / 6A) in 26 games with the Penguins this season.
Brown was the 11th overall pick of the Senators in the 2016 NHL Draft but has primarily been an AHL player. The 27-year-old forward scored 19 points (7G / 12A) in 25 games with the Syracuse Crunch (AHL) this season.
Atkinson has not played an AHL game since the 2012-13 season but finds himself reporting to the Syracuse Crunch (AHL) after clearing waivers on Wednesday. The 35-year-old Atkinson has eight points (3G / 5A) in 37 games with the Lightning this season.
Pettersson did not play the previous game for the Canucks but will re-enter the lineup on Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks, replacing an injured Quinn Hughes (undisclosed). The 21-year-old Pettersson is averaging 12:23 time-on-ice and has one point (0G / 1A) in 10 games this season.
