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Kreider (upper-body) will not play against the Maple Leafs on Friday.
Kreider aggravated an upper-body injury in Saturday's 8-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres and will miss a third straight game on Friday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 33-year-old Kreider is averaging 17:14 time-on-ice and has 21 points (17G / 4A) through 48 games this season.
Juulsen is expected to miss approximately 12 weeks after having a successful lower-body procedure on Friday.
Juulsen has not played February 2nd and will be sidelined for approximately 12 more weeks, rehabbing after surgery to address a lower-body injury. The 27-year-old Juulsen was averaging 16:17 time-on-ice, scoring zero points in 35 games this season.
Sillinger (upper-body) is expected to be out "for a little while".
Sillinger exited Thursday's 5-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings in the first period after only 2:54 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. The 21-year-old Sillinger has 29 points (9G / 20A) and 62 hits in 54 games this season.
Kurashev (hand) missed practice on Friday.
Kurashev did not practice on Friday due to a hand injury. It's unclear if this will prevent him from playing in Saturday's contest against the Anaheim Ducks. The 25-year-old Kurashev has had a disappointing 2024-25 campaign, with only 10 points (6G / 4A) in 42 games this season. That said, he has been more productive lately, scoring five points (3G / 2A) in his last 11.
Foligno (back) missed practice on Friday and is considered day-to-day.
Foligno exited Thursday's 7-5 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights after only 6:40 time-on-ice due to a back injury and did not practice on Friday. The 37-year-old Foligno is averaging 16:14 time-on-ice and has 26 points (12G / 14A) in 58 games this season.
Tufte has been reassigned to Providence (AHL).
Tufte has played five games with Boston this season, scoring zero points, but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 26-year-old forward has 28 points (15G / 13A) in 40 games with the Providence Bruins (AHL) this season.
Callahan has been reassigned to Providence (AHL).
Callahan made his NHL debut this season and has spent the last month with Boston, but will return to Providence (AHL). The 25-year-old defenseman averaged 13:08 time-on-ice, scoring zero points in 11 games with Boston this season.
Mitchell has been recalled from Providence (AHL).
Mitchell has 95 games of NHL experience, with 18 points (4G / 14A), but has spent the entirety of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 26-year-old defenseman has 27 points (4G / 23A) in 46 games with the Providence Bruins (AHL) this season.
Merkulov has been recalled from Providence (AHL).
Meruklov played three games with Boston earlier this season, recording one assist, but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 24-year-old forward has an impressive 44 points (13G / 31A) in 47 games with the Providence Bruins this season.
Viel has been recalled from Providence (AHL).
Viel played one game with Boston earlier this season but has spent the majority of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 28-year-old forward has 26 points (8G / 18A) in 51 games with the Providence Bruins (AHL) this season.
Gourde (lower-body) was a full participant in practice on Friday but is not expected to return yet.
Gourde has not played since January 2nd and but appears to be nearing a return after ramping up intensity at practice. The 33-year-old forward is averaging 15:34 time-on-ice and has 16 points (6G / 10A) in 35 games. His name has floated around trade rumors recently and his return to the lineup should coincide with the upcoming March 7th trade deadline.
Goalie Start
Vejmelka will start vs. New Jersey on Saturday.
Utah HC has won three straight, all with Vejmelka between the pipes, and will roll with him again on Saturday against the New Jersey Devils. The 28-year-old Vejmelka has been terrific lately, allowing two or fewer goals in four straight (4-0-0) while posting a near-perfect .942 SV%. He has a 2.44 GAA and .910 SV% through 37 appearances this season (16-15-4).
Goalie Start
Kuemper was the first goalie off the ice at Los Angeles morning skate.
The Kings had David Rittich between the pipes in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks and will likely return to Kuemper on Friday against the Dallas Stars. Kuemper was solid in his most recent outing, saving 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. The 34-year-old Kuemper has a 2.21 GAA and .917 SV% in 31 games this season (18-6-6). The Kings enter Friday's contest as +115 road underdogs against a Stars club coming off a disappointing 6-4 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Wahlstrom cleared waivers on Friday and has been assigned to Providence (AHL).
The Bruins claimed Wahlstrom off of waivers from the New York Islanders in December. He will report to Providence (AHL) after clearing waivers on Friday. The 24-year-old Wahlstrom averaged 10:30 time-on-ice, recording two points (1G / 1A) and 27 hits in 16 games with Boston this season.
Kreider (upper-body) will be a game-time decision on Friday vs. Toronto.
Kreider aggravated an upper-body injury in Saturday's 8-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres and has missed two straight games but could return to the lineup on Friday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 33-year-old Kreider is averaging 17:14 time-on-ice and has 21 points (17G / 4A) through 48 games this season.
Dach underwent successful surgery on his knee and will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season.
Dach will be sidelined for the remainder of the season after undergoing successful knee surgery. The 24-year-old Dach has not lived up to potential this season, recording 22 points (10G / 22A) and a -29 plus/minus in 57 games.
Goalie Start
Blackwood will start vs. Minnesota on Friday.
Colorado snapped a two-game losing skid in their most recent outing, an impressive 5-1 win over the New Jersey Devils when Blackwood saved 22 of 23 shots (.957 SV%). The 28-year-old Blackwood will likely return to Colorado's crease on Friday, looking to build on his 2.12 GAA and .922 SV% through 24 games (15-7-2) with the team. Colorado enters Friday's contest as significant -315 home favorites against a Minnesota Wild squad that lost 6-1 to the Utah Hockey Club last night.
Athanasiou has been recalled from Rockford (AHL).
Athanasiou has only played five NHL games this season, scoring zero points. The 30-year-old forward has been far more productive at the AHL level, scoring 16 points (8G / 8A) in 16 games with the Rockford IceHogs.
Kaiser has been recalled from Rockford (AHL).
Kaiser has spent most of the season with the Blackhawks, scoring three points (1G / 2A) in 35 games, but has been in the AHL since late January. The Blackhawks have sent Nolan Allan down to Rockford (AHL) in a corresponding move.
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