The Canadiens have won five of their last six and will turn to Dobes between the pipes on Friday against the Washington Capitals. The 23-year-old Dobes has been sensational in limited action since being called up from Laval (AHL) late last month, posting an absurd 0.48 GAA and .982 SV% in two games (2-0-0).
Laine appears to be nearing a return to the lineup but will miss a fourth straight contest on Friday. The 26-year-old Laine has been impressive in his limited time with the Canadiens, scoring 10 points (8G / 2A) in 13 games despite averaging a career-low 14:51 time-on-ice.
The Blues have been outscored 12-8 in their last two games (0-2-0) and will turn to Hofer between the pipes on Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks. Hofer allowed five goals on 38 shots (.868 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 6-4 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 24-year-old netminder has a 2.92 GAA and .901 SV% in 14 games this season (8-4-1). The Blues enter Thursday's contest as -195 home favorites against a Ducks squad with points in five of their last six (4-1-1).
Silovs being reassigned to Abbotsford (AHL) likely indicated that Thatcher Demko (back) is ready to return to Vancouver's lineup. Silovs began the season in Vancouver but has predominantly been in the AHL since Demko debuted. The 23-year-old Silovs has a 2.44 GAA and .900 SV% in five games with Abbottsford (AHL).
The Sabres snapped a three-game losing skid with an impressive 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday when Luukkonen saved 25 of 28 shots (.893 SV%). The 25-year-old Luukkonen has a 3.05 GAA and .894 SV% in 29 appearances this season (12-12-4). The Sabres enter Thursday's contest as +140 road underdogs against an Ottawa Senators squad outscored 11-4 during a three-game losing skid (0-2-1).
Fleury is battling an illness and might not be able to serve as Filip Gustavsson's backup on Thursday against the Colorado Avalanche. If Fluery is not able to suit up, expect Minnesota to recall Jesper Wallstedt from Iowa (AHL) to serve as Gustavsson's backup.
Brodin played a monstrous 33:02 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the St. Louis Blues but will not play on Thursday due to a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old Brodin is averaging 23:13 time-on-ice and has 16 points (4G / 12A) in 31 games this season. He has five points (1G / 4A) in his last four games.
The Devils snapped a four-game losing skid on Tuesday when Markstrom saved 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Seattle Kraken. The 34-year-old Markstrom will return to the crease on Thursday, looking to build on his solid 2024-25 totals, boasting a 2.17 GAA and .911 SV% through 30 games (20-8-2). The Devils enter the action on Thursday as -154 road favorites against a New York Rangers club that lost 5-4 to the Dallas Stars in their most recent game despite jumping to a 3-0 lead in the first period.
With Igor Shesterkin (upper body) activated from Injured Reserve, Domingue will return to the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL). The 32-year-old Domingue has a 3.64 GAA and .888 SV% in 14 games with Hartford this season (4-9-1).
Faber suffered an upper-body injury midway through the first period of Tuesday's game and was unable to return. The 22-year-old Faber is averaging 24:58 time-on-ice and has 20 points (5G / 15A) in 41 games this season. Minnesota's next game will be on Saturday against the San Jose Sharks.
Minnesota is coming off a disappointing 6-4 loss to the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday when Gustavsson allowed four goals on 18 shots (.778 SV%). Gustavsson's performance on Tuesday was a minor blip in an otherwise fantastic season, boasting an impressive 2.31 GAA and .922 SV% in 28 appearances (18-6-3). Minnesota enters the action on Thursday as +116 home underdogs against a Colorado Avalanche club defeated 3-1 by the Chicago Blackhawks last night.
Morrissey scored a goal in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators but was limited to only 12:24 time-on-ice, exiting the contest with a lower-body injury. The 29-year-old Morrissey is amid another productive season with the Jets, scoring 38 points (5G / 33A) in 42 games.
Ryan Reaves will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes, allowing Holmberg to re-enter the lineup. The 25-year-old Holmberg is averaging 13:10 time-on-ice and has six points (2G / 4A) in 32 games this season.
Pontus Holmberg will draw back into Toronto's lineup on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes, sending Reaves back to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 37-year-old Reaves has two points (0G / 2A) and 86 hits in 27 games this season.
Matt Dumba will return to the Stars' lineup on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers, sending Smith to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 35-year-old Smith is averaging 13:23 time-on-ice and has three points (0G / 3A) in 16 games this season.
Brendan Smith will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers, allowing Dumba to re-enter the lineup from a one-game absence. Dumba is averaging 15:37 time-on-ice, his lowest total since his rookie season in 2014-15, recording one point (0G / 1A), 20 blocks, and 33 hits in 22 games this season.
The Stars are riding a five-game winning streak and will turn to DeSmith between the pipes on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. DeSmith saved 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres. The 33-year-old DeSmith has been solid in limited action this season, posting a 2.37 GAA and .911 SV% in 11 appearances (5-4-0). The Stars enter Thursday's action as -153 road favorites against a Flyers team amid a three-game losing skid (0-2-1).
Mac Pacioretty will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes, allowing Robertson to return from a one-game absence. The 23-year-old Robertson is averaging 12:02 time-on-ice and has 10 points (6G / 4A) in 34 games this season.
Nicholas Robertson will draw back into Toronto's lineup on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes, sending Pacioretty to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 36-year-old Pacioretty has 12 points (5G / 7A) and 81 hits in 29 games this season. He is on pace to break his career-high hit total of 119 set in 66 games with the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2018-19 season.
The Blues have been outscored 12-8 in their last two games (0-2-0) and will likely turn to Hofer between the pipes on Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks. Hofer allowed five goals on 38 shots (.868 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 6-4 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 24-year-old netminder has a 2.92 GAA and .901 SV% in 14 games this season (8-4-1). The Blues enter Thursday's contest as -195 home favorites against a Ducks squad with points in five of their last six (4-1-1).
