Radulov returned to the Stars lineup on Tuesday after missing the four previous games, but it looks like he’ll come back out on Thursday.If Radulov can’t play, Tyler Pitlick will likely draw back in.
Hicketts has been a healthy scratch for the last three games and failed to a record a point in his first eight games with the Red Wings. Hicketts heads back to the AHL, where he had 12 points (3G / 9A) in 67 games last year.
Megan has two goals and two assists (four points) in eight games with the Griffins so far this season. With both Frans Nielsen and Andreas Athanasiou out, the Red Wings are very thin down the middle. The 28-year-old centre has one goal in four career NHL games.
Robin Lehner is doubtful for Thursday’s game after leaving Tuesday’s contest with an injury. Gibson will likely back-up Thomas Greiss and comes up after going 3-3-0 with a 4.21 GAA and .861 SV% in six AHL games.
Kuhnhackl scored his first goal of the season last night, but heads to Bridgeport so the Islanders could call-up Christopher Gibson. Kuhnhackl had 15 points (7G / 8A) in 23 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton the last time he was in the AHL (2015-16).
Bobrovsky stopped 23 of 24 shots after replacing Joonas Korpisalo in the Blue Jackets 5-3 loss to the Red Wings on Tuesday. Bobrovsky had a tough start to the season, but Tuesday’s outing could be a sign of things to come. Tonight he will face a Sharks team that has gone 4-0-2 while averaging 4.00 goals per game in their last six games.
Letang missed Tuesday’s game, but was back on the ice for Wednesday’s practice and could play Thursday vs. the Islanders. Letang’s return to the lineup would be huge for the Penguins, as the veteran defenseman has picked up 11 points (4G / 7A) in nine games this season.
Brassard will miss his third straight game with a lower-body injury. The Penguins did not provide much of an update on Brassard, so his status for Saturday’s game vs. the Maple Leafs is also in doubt.
Tanev will miss his fourth straight game with a bruised hip, but the Canucks are hopeful that he will be able to travel on the Canucks upcoming six-game road-trip.
Kane missed the Blackhawks morning skate with an illness and is officially listed as a game-time decision for tonight’s game in Vancouver. Kane has had a great start to the season, scoring 11 goals with seven assists (18 points) in 12 games this season. David Kampf or Andreas Martinsen would replace Kane if he can’t play.
Allen was forced to leave Saturday’s game with an undisclosed injury, but could play on Thursday. Allen said he’s good to go tomorrow, but the Blues have not made a decision on who will start.
Lehner was forced to leave Tuesday’s game in Pittsburgh after the second period. Lehner stopped 23 of 25 shots before departing the contest and now has an impressive 2.45 GAA and .928 SV% in seven games this season. Thomas Greiss is expected to start Thursday and Christopher Gibson has been called up to serve as the backup.
Price allowed three goals on 21 shots in the Canadiens loss to Dallas on Tuesday. It was a rare bad outing for Price, who was fantastic in the first month of the season. The 31-year-old enters Thursday’s game at 4-2-2 with a 2.24 GAA and .915 SV% on the season, including a 2-2-0, 2.51 GAA and .898 SV% on home-ice.
Byron was forced to leave Tuesday’s game vs. the Stars with a lower-body injury. Byron played just 8:41 TOI before leaving the contest and is not expected to play Thursday vs. the Capitals.
Walker picked up one assist in three games with the Kings but returns to the AHL where he had three goals and three assists in his first seven games.
The Kings have been using transactions to save some money this season, but Wagner’s return to the AHL could also mean that Gabe Vilardi is ready to make his NHL debut.
Jost will miss Colorado’s trip to Western Canada, so Vladislav Kamenev will move up and centre the second line. Monitor Jost’s stats as the Avalanche return to home-ice next Wednesday.
Jerabek was acquired from the Oilers before the season and only appeared in one game with the Blues. He heads to the AHL, where he had 11 points (1G / 10A) in 17 games with Laval (AHL) when he first game to North America.
Read failed to record a point in five games with the Wild. He returns to the AHL where he collected one assist in three games. He was originally called up because Joel Eriksson Ek was hurt, but was a healthy scratch on Tuesday.
Husso was recalled on Monday because Jake Allen was dealing with an injury, but it was not as serious as originally expected. Husso’s return to the AHL means that Allen will at least be available to backup on Thursday.
