Makar made his NHL debut earlier this season, playing 6:07 time-on-ice, but has primarily been in the AHL. The 24-year-old forward has four points (1G / 3A) in 13 games with the Colorado Eagles (AHL).
Riding an impressive season-best seven-game winning streak, the Bruins will turn to Korpisalo on Thursday against his former team, the Ottawa Senators. Korpisalo was solid between the pipes against the Senators last week, saving 20 of 22 shots (.909 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime victory. The 31-year-old goalie has a 3.24 GAA and .885 SV% in seven games this season (4-3-0). Still, Boston enters the action on Thursday as +143 road underdogs against an Ottawa team that has lost three of their last five (2-1-2).
Stolarz's absence to start the second period of Tuesday's was originally thought to be performance related after he gave up three goals in the first, but following the game, it was made clear that it was due to an upper-body injury. The Maple Leafs have recalled Artur Akhtyamov from the Toronto Marlies (AHL) to serve as the backup to Dennis Hildeby on Thursday.
Kerins made his NHL debut last season, scoring four points (0G / 4A) in five games with the Flames, but has primarily been an AHL player. The 23-year-old sixth-round draft pick has 14 points (5G / 9A) in 13 games with the Calgary Wranglers (AHL) this season.
With Thomas Chabot (upper body) sidelined, Matinpalo will re-enter the lineup for Ottawa on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. Through nine games this season, the 27-year-old Matinpalo has one assist, nine blocks, and 10 hits.
The Senators allowed three unanswered goals in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars, and will revert to Merilainen in their crease on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. Merilainen has only played three games this season (2-1-0), but has looked solid lately. After a disastrous opening contest, allowing seven goals on 26 shots (.731 SV%), Merilainen has followed up with two excellent outings (2-0-0), saving 55 of 59 combined shots (.932 SV%). The Senators enter the action on Thursday as -159 road favorites against a Bruins team riding a league-best seven-game winning streak.
The Senators allowed three unanswered goals in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars, and will revert to Merilainen in their crease on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. Merilainen has only played three games this season (2-1-0), but has looked solid lately. After a disastrous opening contest, allowing seven goals on 26 shots (.731 SV%), Merilainen has followed up with two excellent outings (2-0-0), saving 55 of 59 combined shots (.932 SV%). The Senators enter the action on Thursday as -159 road favorites against a Bruins team riding a league-best seven-game winning streak.
Tarasov will search for his first win as a Florida Panther when he tends the twine on Thursday against the Washington Capitals. The 26-year-old netminder has been used sparingly this season, posting a 2.50 GAA and .891 SV% while playing in only four games (0-3-1). The Panthers enter Thursday's contest as -124 home favorites against a Capitals team coming off an impressive 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.
Andersen seemed like he did not want to exit Carolina's previous game after a collision, indicating that he may have been pulled for precautionary reasons by a concussion spotter. This was likely the case, given his full participation at practice on Thursday. The 36-year-old Andersen has a 3.00 GAA and .892 SV% in nine games this season (5-4-0).
With Anthony Stolarz dealing with an upper-body injury, Hildeby will return to the crease for the Maple Leafs on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. Hildeby has played well in minimal action with the Maple Leafs this season, but is still searching for his first victory. The 24-year-old netminder has a 3.74 GAA and .909 SV% in three appearances (0-2-0). The Maple Leafs enter Thursday's contest as +122 home underdogs against a Kings team on a two-game winning streak.
Dakota Mermis will draw back into Toronto's lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings, sending Myers to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 28-year-old Myers has played nine games this season, primarily on the third defensive pair, averaging 14:50 time-on-ice, recording zero points and a -5 plus/minus.
Philippe Myers will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings, allowing Mermis to re-enter the lineup. The 31-year-old Mermis has only played twice this season, averaging 13:35 time-on-ice while recording a -3 plus/minus.
Johnson was a late scratch in the Blue Jackets' previous game due to an illness, but will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 23-year-old Johnson had a breakout 2024-25 season, with 57 points (24G / 33A) in 68 games, but is off to a slow start in 2025-26, with only five points (2G / 3A) through 15 contests.
With Anthony Stolarz dealing with an upper-body injury, Hildeby will return to the crease for the Maple Leafs on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. Hildeby has played well in minimal action with the Maple Leafs this season, but is still searching for his first victory. The 24-year-old netminder has a 3.74 GAA and .909 SV% in three appearances (0-2-0). The Maple Leafs enter Thursday's contest as +122 home underdogs against a Kings team on a two-game winning streak.
MacEwen has played minimally this season, appearing in only three games, and could be sidelined again after exiting Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks with an undisclosed injury. The 29-year-old forward has six hits and zero points this season.
Glass recently returned from an injury, and could be sidelined again after exiting Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks late in the first period. The 26-year-old Glass has three points (3G / 0A) in 10 games this season.
Hagel was limited to only three shifts in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the New York Rangers, exiting the game in the first period after only 2:24 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury. The 27-year-old Hagel has 14 points (7G / 7A) in 16 games this season. Hagel is added to a growing list of key players injured on the Lightning roster.
Greaves just finished playing both ends of a back-to-back and will return to the crease on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 24-year-old Greaves was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 22 of 23 shots (.957 SV%) in a 2-1 shootout win over the Seattle Kraken. He has a 2.89 GAA and .901 SV% in nine games this season (4-4-1). The Blue Jackets enter Thursday's contest as slight -110 home favorites against an Oilers team that narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 in overtime last night.
Matthews suffered a lower-body injury after being hit by Nikita Zadorov halfway through the second period of Tuesday's game and was unable to return. The 28-year-old Matthew has 14 points (9G / 5A) in 17 games this season and is expected to be sidelined for at least one week. Max Domi has been elevated to Toronto's top powerplay unit to replace the injured Matthews.
Akhtyamov was drafted in the fourth-round, 106th overall, by the Maple Leafs in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The 24-year-old goalie has yet to play an NHL game. He has a 2.82 GAA and .894 SV% in six games (4-2-0) with the Marlies (AHL) this season.
