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. Yegor Sharangovich will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Kerins' debut.
Rory Kerins will make his season debut on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks, sending Sharangovich to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Sharangovich has just four points (2G / 2A) in 16 games this season.
Strome has battled an upper-body injury that has delayed the start of the season, but he will debut on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 32-year-old Strome is entering his fourth season with the Ducks and has been remarkably consistent, finishing each of his previous three seasons with 41 points. That said, he is unlikely to match those totals after missing the first 16 games of the season.
With Adam Erne (lower body) out week-to-week, Bastian will draw back into the lineup for the first time since November 4th. The 27-year-old Bastian has one goal and 30 hits in 13 games this season.
Kuzmenko's ice time has dropped below eight minutes in his last two games, as he has been playing primarily on the fourth line, and he will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Maple Leafs. The 29-year-old Kuzmenko has seven points (3G / 4A) in 17 games this season, but has only one point (1G / 0A) in his last eight games. Jeff Malott enters the lineup as Kuzmenko's replacement.
Andrei Kuzmenko is expected to be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, allowing Malott to re-enter the lineup. The 29-year-old Malott has two goals and 23 penalty minutes in 13 games this season.
The Kings are 6-2-2 in their last 10, riding a two-game winning streak, and will likely turn to Kuemper between the pipes on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 35-year-old Kuemper has been outstanding lately, saving 75 of 78 combined shots (.962 SV%) in his last three games (3-0-0). He has a 2.40 GAA and .908 SV% in 12 games this season (6-3-3). The Kings enter Thursday's contest as -135 road favorites against a Maple Leafs team that will be without Auston Matthews (upper body).
The Flames find themselves on another three-game losing skid and will turn to Wolf on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks as they attempt to return to the win column and inch themselves out of the NHL basement. Wolf was serviceable in his most recent outing, but was on the wrong side of a 3-2 score against the St. Louis Blues despite saving 28 of 31 shots (.903 SV%). The 24-year-old Wolf is sporting a subpar 3.24 GAA and .893 SV% in 15 games (4-10-1). That said, the Flames enter Thursday's contest as -155 home favorites against a Sharks team riding a four-game winning streak.
Thompson has been among the top goalies in the NHL through the early part of the 2025-25 season, and will return to the crease on Thursday against the Florida Panthers. The 28-year-old Thompson was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. He has a dazzling 1.56 GAA and .935 SV% in 11 games this season (7-4-0). The Capitals enter the action on Thursday as +110 road underdogs against a Panthers team that has scored the fewest goals in the Eastern Conference (2.69 GF / GP).
With Alex Nedeljkovic tending to a personal matter, the Sharks have recalled Skarek from the Barracuda (AHL). The Czech goaltender made his NHL debut in 2024-25 with the Islanders, but struggled with a 0-1-0 record, .872 SV% and 3.94 GAA. He has a 3.63 GAA and .875 SV% in six games (4-2-0) with the Barracuda this season.
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).
DeSmith has played three of six games for the Stars in November and will return to the crease on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 34-year-old DeSmith has been excellent lately, helping the Stars collect at least a point in four straight outings (3-0-1), posting a solid 2.30 GAA and .918 SV%. The Stars have points in 10 of their last 11 (7-1-3) and enter the action on Thursday as slight +107 road underdogs against a Canadiens team coming off a disappointing 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings.
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.
