Folin was a healthy scratch for the last two games, but he will replace Nate Prosser in the lineup on Thursday. Folin is a big, rugged defenseman who has posted two goals and five assists (seven points) in 45 games this season.
Stamkos continues to practice with the Lightning and took part in line rushes for the second straight game, but will not face the Red Wings tonight. Monitor his status leading up to the Lightning’s back-to-back on Saturday and Sunday.
Johnson is nearing a return to the Lightning lineup, but it won’t be against the Red Wings tonight. Johnson ditched his non-contact sweater this morning, which is a big step forward, so monitor his status prior to Saturday’s game vs. the Canadiens.
Rinne allowed three goals on 30 shots in the Predators’ loss in Boston on Tuesday. The loss snapped a five-game winning streak for Rinne, who will start his 58th game tonight vs. the Maple Leafs. Rinne is 20-5-4 with a 2.32 GAA and .917 SV% at Bridgestone Arena this season.
Vatrano played just 9:25 TOI and 8:00 TOI in his last two games and is reportedly dealing with an upper-body injury. Vatrano is day-to-day and will be replaced by Matt Beleskey in the lineup vs. the Stars.
Berra allowed one goal on 11 shots after replacing James Reimer (head/neck) in the Panthers’ loss to the Maple Leafs on Tuesday. Since being called up, Berra has gone 0-2-0 while stopped 49 of 54 shots (.907 SV%) in one start and three relief appearances. He will be in tough tonight as he goes head-to-head with Carey Price.
Rask stopped 24 of 25 shots in the Bruins’ 4-1 win over the Predators on Tuesday. The win snapped a four-game losing streak for Rask, who is just two wins away from tying his career-high (36). Rask will face a Stars team that has gone 3-1-1 in their last five—Rask made 33 saves in a 6-3 win in his first start against Dallas.
Vasilevskiy surrendered four goals on 29 shots in the Lightning’s overtime win over the Blackhawks on Monday. He has won his last two starts while stopping 54 of 59 shots (.915 SV%). One of those wins came against the Red Wings, who he will face again tonight—he is 2-0-0 with a 1.08 GAA and .962 SV% against Detroit this season.
Parise left Tuesday's game after taking a dangerous high stick to the eye. On Wednesday, head coach Bruce Boudreau said that Parise was not seriously injured, but he is expected to miss at least one game. With Parise likely sidelined, Joel Eriksson Ek is expected to draw into the lineup on Thursday.
Mason allowed two goals on 28 shots in the Flyers’ shootout win over the Senators on Tuesday. Mason has won his last three starts while posting a 1.62 GAA and .938 SV%. Tonight he will try to record his 25th win of the season for the third time in his career—he is 1-1-0 with a 2.49 GAA and .926 SV% vs. the Islanders.
Wilcox has gone 4-3-0 with a 2.02 GAA and .932 SV% in nine games with Springfield this season. With Roberto Luongo already hurt and James Reimer leaving Tuesday’s game with a head/neck injury, Wilcox has been recalled to serve as Reto Berra’s backup in Montreal on Thursday.
Berra allowed one goal on 11 shots after replacing James Reimer (head/neck) in the Panthers’ loss to the Maple Leafs on Tuesday. Since being called up, Berra has gone 0-2-0 while stopped 49 of 54 shots (.907 SV%) in one start and three relief appearances. He will be in tough tonight as he goes head-to-head with Carey Price.
Stalock will make his Wild debut on Thursday to give Devan Dubnyk a break and replacing Darcy Kuemper, who has struggled recently. Stalock has gone 20-16-1 with a 2.31 GAA and .924 SV% in Iowa (AHL) this season and has a career 2.38 GAA and .911 SV% in 62 NHL games with the San Jose Sharks.
