Chabot was limited to only 4:04 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the New York Islanders, exiting the contest after taking a puck to the face. The 27-year-old Chabot has 19 points (3G / 16A) in 43 games this season.
Merilainen has been phenomenal lately, taking the crease away from Anton Forsberg during Linus Ullmark's (back) absence. The 22-year-old Merilainen has a 1.99 GAA and .925 SV% in seven games this season (5-2-0). He has two shutouts in his previous three outings (3-0-0) and has saved 77 of 79 shots (.975 SV%). The Senators enter Thursday's contest as slight -106 home favorites against a Washington Capitals team outscoring their opposition 7-1 during a two-game winning streak.
Sebrango was a third-round pick, 63rd overall, of the Detroit Red Wings in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The 23-year-old defenseman has yet to play an NHL game and has 13 points (3G / 10A) in 28 games with the Belleville Senators (AHL) this season.
Helenius played a game with the Ontario Reign (AHL) earlier this week but will return to the Kings lineup for the first time in five games on Thursday when they visit the Vancouver Canucks. The 22-year-old Helenius is averaging 8:33 time-on-ice and has two points (0G / 2A) in 21 games this season.
The Kings have struggled scoring lately, limited to only five goals in their previous four games (2-2-0), and will likely need to rely on Kuemper for another strong performance on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. Kuemper was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 29 of 30 shots (.967 SV%) in a 1-0 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. The 34-year-old netminder has had a resurgent season in Los Angeles, posting a stellar 2.11 GAA and .921 SV% in 21 appearances (12-3-5). The Kings enter Thursday's contest as slight +101 road underdogs against a Canucks club coming off a disappointing 6-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.
The Canucks suffered a disappointing 6-1 loss on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets and will hope to rebound on Thursday with Demko tending the twine against the Los Angeles Kings. The 29-year-old Demko has a 3.17 GAA and .883 SV% in eight appearances this season (2-2-3). The Canucks enter the action on Thursday as -113 home favorites against a Kings squad that has only scored five goals in their last four games (2-2-0).
The Rangers gave up a tying goal late and ultimately lost 3-2 to the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday but have played well lately, recording a point in five straight (3-0-2). Shesterkin will return to the crease on Thursday against the Utah Hockey Club, looking to build on his 2.97 GAA and .907 SV% in 30 games this season (13-15-2). The 29-year-old netminder has played better lately, allowing only six combined goals in his previous three games (2-0-1) while posting a .924 SV%. New York enters Thursday's contest as +100 road underdogs against a Utah team amid a two-game losing skid.
Ludvig was a third-round pick, 69th overall, of the Florida Panthers in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. The 24-year-old defenseman has 41 games of NHL experience, including scoring two points (0G / 2A) in eight games with Colorado this season.
The Penguins have struggled for a large portion of the 2024-25 season, with Jarry not being an exception. After a horrendous start to the Season, Jarry spent several weeks with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, attempting to regain his form. He returned to the lineup in mid-November and, albeit showcasing better results, still struggled, posting a .893 SV% in 18 games (7-6-4).
The Rangers gave up a tying goal late and ultimately lost 3-2 to the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday but have played well lately, recording a point in five straight (3-0-2). Shesterkin will likely return to the crease on Thursday against the Utah Hockey Club, looking to build on his 2.97 GAA and .907 SV% in 30 games this season (13-15-2). The 29-year-old netminder has played better lately, allowing only six combined goals in his previous three games (2-0-1) while posting a .924 SV%. New York enters Thursday's contest as +100 road underdogs against a Utah team amid a two-game losing skid.
Vincent Desharnais is expected to draw back into Vancouver lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings if Juulsen is unable to go due to an undisclosed injury. The 27-year-old Juulsen is averaging 16:34 time-on-ice and has zero points, a -11 plus/minus, 57 blocks, and 89 hits in 32 games this season.
Noah Juulsen will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings, allowing Desharnais to re-enter the lineup. The 28-year-old Desharnais is averaging 15:59 time-on-ice and has three points (0G / 3A), 43 blocks, and 46 hits in 29 games this season.
Samuel Girard (undisclosed) will return from a three-game absence, resulting in Malinski being a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Malinski is averaging 15:42 time-on-ice and has five points (1G / 4A) in 45 games this season.
The Canucks suffered a disappointing 6-1 loss on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets and will hope to rebound on Thursday with Demko tending the twine against the Los Angeles Kings. The 29-year-old Demko has a 3.17 GAA and .883 SV% in eight appearances this season (2-2-3). The Canucks enter the action on Thursday as -113 home favorites against a Kings squad that has only scored five goals in their last four games (2-2-0).
Girard has not played the previous three games due to an undisclosed injury but will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 26-year-old Girard is averaging 21:10 time-on-ice and has 18 points (2G / 16A) in 42 games this season. Sam Malinski will exit the lineup to accommodate Girard's return.
The Flames were defeated 2-1 by the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday and will switch from Dan Vladar to Dustin Wolf between the pipes in a rematch on Thursday. The 23-year-old Wolf has performed admirably as a rookie this season, posting a stellar 2.50 GAA and .916 SV% in 23 games (15-6-2). He has allowed only 10 combined goals in his previous six games (5-1-0), posting a .937 SV%. The Flames enter Thursday's contest as +119 road underdogs against the Blues.
The Blackhawks will hope to snap a three-game losing skid on Thursday when they turn to Soderblom between the pipes in a matchup against the Nashville Predators. The 25-year-old Soderblom struggled in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 34 shots (.882 SV%) in a 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. He has a 2.99 GAA and .903 SV% in 19 appearances this season (6-11-1). The Blackhawks enter Thursday's contest as significant +241 road underdogs against a Predators squad coming off an impressive 5-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.
Samuel Montembeault was excellent in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Dallas Stars five days ago, but the Canadiens will hope for a better fate with Dobes between the pipes in a rematch on Thursday. The 23-year-old Dobes has been tremendous in limited action this season, posting a 0.97 GAA and .959 SV% in three contests (3-0-0). The Canadiens enter the action on Thursday as +190 road underdogs against a Stars club coming off an impressive 4-1 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Flames were defeated 2-1 by the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday and will switch from Dan Vladar to Dustin Wolf between the pipes in a rematch on Thursday. The 23-year-old Wolf has performed admirably as a rookie this season, posting a stellar 2.50 GAA and .916 SV% in 23 games (15-6-2). He has allowed only 10 combined goals in his previous six games (5-1-0), posting a .937 SV%. The Flames enter Thursday's contest as +119 road underdogs against the Blues.
Colorado is coming off an exciting 3-2 overtime win against the New York Rangers and will return to Blackwood between the pipes on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 28-year-old Blackwood has been sensational since joining Colorado last month, posting an immaculate 1.68 GAA and .938 SV% in 12 games (9-2-1). Colorado enters Thursday's contest as slight -112 home favorites against an Oilers squad that played last night and defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-3.
