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Smith allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Oilers win over the Coyotes on January 18th. Smith extended his winning streak to five games, posting a 2.41 GAA and .930 SV% in the process. The Flames have won the first two instalments of the Battle of Alberta but they played last night and have scored just 2.00 goals per game while going 1-2-1 in their last four.

Kapanen was forced to leave Monday's game in Nashville with an arm injury but he was back on the ice for Tuesday's practice and is expected to play tonight. Kapanen has been held pointless in his last four games but has nine points (2G / 7A) in his last 12.

Andersen allowed two goals on 36 shots in the Maple Leafs win in Nashville on Monday. It was a fantastic outing for Andersen, who had been struggling in the month of January. The win moved him to 13-4-0 with a 2.49 GAA, .923 SV% and one shutout on the road this year. He gets set to face a Stars team that has won four of their last five home games while scoring 3.00 goals per game.

Ullmark suffered a non-contact lower-body injury in Tuesday's loss to the Senators. It looked like it could be a long-term injury but Ullmark catches a break with a 3-to-4 week timetable. Jonas Johansson has been called up from Rochester (AHL) to take his spot on the roster.

Lehkonen missed practice the last two days and will be a game-time decision on Thursday. Monitor his status during the Canadiens' morning skate in Buffalo.

Domi missed practice the last two days and will be a game-time decision on Thursday. Monitor his status during the Canadiens' morning skate in Buffalo.

Gallagher missed four games before returning from a concussion on January 9th but suffered a setback and missed the next six games. Gallagher was back on the top line in the last two practices and is set to play Thursday in Buffalo. He has scored 15 goals with 17 assists (32 points) in 41 games this season.

Drouin has been out since mid-November after undergoing wrist surgery on November 18th. Drouin practiced for the second straight day on Wednesday but will need a few more skates before returning to the lineup. Monitor his status heading into their back-to-back on Saturday/Sunday.

Benning has not suited up for the Oilers since December 1st and picked up one assist in three games with Bakersfield during his conditioning stint. Benning's return to the team doesn't necessarily mean that he'll play on Wednesday, but he comes back up with five assists in 24 games this season.

Sissons was recalled from his conditioning stint prior to Monday's game, practiced on Tuesday but still won't play in Washington. Head coach John Hynes said that he could return tomorrow vs. the Devils or Saturday vs. the Golden Knights.

Saros allowed four goals on 27 shots in the Predators' loss to the Ducks on January 16th. Saros has stumbled recently, going 1-1-2 with a 3.63 GAA and .882 SV% in his last six appearances (five starts). He'll face a Capitals team that has lost four of their last five home games while scoring just 2.00 goals per game.

Kassian was suspended for two games for his altercation with Matthew Tkachuk but is set to return tonight. Coincidentally enough, Kassian returns just in time for a home-and-home with Tkachuk and the Calgary Flames. It could be an interesting night for Kassian, who has been held goalless in his last nine games.

Cogliano left Monday's game with a lower-body injury and did not return. The veteran winger was not on the ice for Tuesday's practice and is officially questionable to play vs. the Maple Leafs. If Cogliano can't play, the Stars will dress seven defensemen.

Linus Ullmark left last night's game with a lower-body injury, so Johansson will get his first shot at the NHL-level. The 24-year-old, former third-round pick, has gone 13-3-3 with a 2.19 GAA and .925 SV% in 20 AHL games this season.

Bishop stopped 23 of 25 shots in the Stars overtime win over the Lightning on Monday. Bishop playing well was a welcomed sight for the Stars because he struggled in his final two games before their bye week. He is terrific in Dallas, going 12-6-2 with a 1.92 GAA, .937 SV% and one shutout on home ice. Even with the high-scoring Maple Leafs in town, Bishop remains a startable option.

Hintz left Monday's game with an upper-body after his first shift and did not return. Head coach Rick Bowness said that Hintz is day-to-day and will not play vs. the Maple Leafs.

Binnington was yanked after surrendering four goals on 11 shots in the Blues loss in Colorado on January 18th. Binnington struggled in the week leading up to the All-Star break, giving up a combined eight goals on just 36 shots (.778 SV%). However, he's been sensational against the Flames this season, winning both starts while stopping 67 of the 69 shots (.971 SV%) that he's faced.

Blais has missed the last 28 games with an wrist injury but is set to replace Oskar Sundqvist tonight in Calgary. Blais had eight points (5G / 3A) in 20 games before getting hurt.

Sundqvist played just 10:42 TOI last night, the third-lowest total of his campaign and will come out of the lineup tonight in Calgary. Luckily for the Blues, they'll get Sammy Blais back from a lengthy absence to replace him.