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Johnson will slide back into Boston's lineup on Wednesday as they opt to get some fresh bodies in for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Marc McLaughlin will sit in his place.

The Bruins will turn to Korpisalo on Wednesday as they look to bounce back from Tuesday's 2-0 loss to the Canucks. Korpisalo turned in his second shutout in his last four starts his last time out, stopping all 22 shots he faced in a narrow 1-0 victory over Utah. He owns an impressive .945 SV% and 3-0-1 record across that four-game stretch. Korpisalo and the Bruins enter action on Wednesday as very slight underdogs at +105.

Allan will take a seat when Chicago hosts the Stars on Wednesday. Wyatt Kaiser will draw into the lineup in his place.

Pyotr Kochetkov (concussion) is reportedly nearing a return to the crease, but Martin will continue as the Hurricanes starting netminder in the interim. The 29-year-old Martin has showcased up-and-down results in limited action this season, posting a 3.40 GAA and .854 SV%, including one shutout, in six appearances (2-2-1). The Hurricanes enter the action on Wednesday as -179 home favorites against a New York Rangers club coming off a disappointing 5-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues.

After clearing waivers on Wednesday, Puustinen will report to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the AHL. The 25-year-old Puustinen was the 203rd overall pick of the Penguins in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. He scored two points (1G / 1A) in 10 games with Pittsburgh this season.

Samuel Helenius will draw back into the Kings lineup on Wednesday, resulting in Thomas being a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Thomas has already played a career-high 10 games this season, averaging 11:07 time-on-ice and scoring two points (1G / 1A).

Helenius made his NHL debut earlier this year and has played six games with the Kings, averaging 9:19 time-on-ice and scoring two points (0G / 2A). The 21-year-old Helenius was the second-round pick, 59th overall, of the Kings in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Akil Thomas will serve as a healthy scratch to accommodate Helenius' return to the lineup.

Rittich had a forgettable outing on Monday when he allowed seven goals on 21 shots (.667 SV%) in a 7-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks, but will likely return to the crease on Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 32-year-old Rittich has a 2.65 GAA and .883 SV% in 13 games this season (7-6-0) and has been thrust into a starting role with Darcy Kuemper battling several injuries. The Kings enter the action on Wednesday as slight -104 home underdogs against the NHL's top team.

Stillman was signed by the Hurricanes in the offseason but has yet to play a game in the 2024-25 season. His last NHL game was in the 2022-23 season as a member of the Buffalo Sabres when he had three points (1G / 2A) in 18 games. He has one point (0G / 1A) in four games with the Chicago Wolves (AHL) this season.

With the emergence and dominance of rookie Dustin Wolf, Vladar has been limited to only one start in the last five games but will return to the crease on Wednesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 27-year-old Vladar has been serviceable this season, posting a 2.67 GAA and .903 SV% in 10 games (4-4-2). The Flames enter Wednesday's contest as slight -109 road favorites against a Red Wings club that will likely be without Patrick Kane for a second straight game.

Joel Hofer started in the Blues' impressive 5-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Monday, their first game with new head coach Jim Montgomery. Even so, the Blues will revert to Binnington between the pipes on Wednesday night against the New Jersey Devils. The 31-year-old Binnington has a 3.04 GAA and .891 SV% in 17 games this season (6-9-1) but has allowed three or fewer goals in four straight (2-2-0). The Blues enter Wednesday's contest as +200 road underdogs against a Devils club that is first in the Metropolitan Division and is riding a three-game winning streak.

Karlsson did not play on Monday, being a late scratch due to personal reasons, but will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 32-year-old Karlsson missed the beginning portion of the season due to an injury but has been productive since joining the club, scoring 10 points (4G / 6A) in 13 games.

Pietrangelo was a surprise scratch prior to warmups last Thursday and has not played since due to an upper-body injury. The 34-year-old Pietrangelo is having a productive season from the Golden Knights' blueline, averaging 21:55 time-on-ice and scoring 14 points (2G / 12A) in 19 games.

Gregor has not played since November 14th but could draw back into the lineup on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks. The 26-year-old Gregor is averaging 13:07 time-on-ice, has three points (2G / 1A), and 34 hits in 16 games this season.

Philipp Kurashev will draw back into the lineup for the Blackhawks on Wednesday against the Dallas Stars, resulting in Anderson being a healthy scratch for the first time in eight games. The 26-year-old Anderson is averaging 14:36 time-on-ice and has one point (0G / 1A) in 12 games this season.

Despite placing second on the Blackhawks with 54 points (18G / 36A) last season, Kurashev was a healthy scratch in their most recent game. The 25-year-old Kurashev only has four points (3G / 1A) in 18 games this season. Joey Anderson will exit the lineup on Wednesday to make way for Kurashev.

Wyatt Kaiser will draw back into the lineup for the Blackhawks on Wednesday against the Dallas Stars, sending Crevier to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 23-year-old Crevier made his season debut on Saturday, playing 17:27 time-on-ice, recording two blocks, and three hits.

The Blackhawks have been off since Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Philadelphia Flyers and will roll with Mrazek between the pipes for a third straight game when the team visits the Dallas Stars. Mrazek is having his best season since being a member of the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2020-21 season, posting a 2.68 GAA and .912 SV% in 15 games (6-8-1). That said, the Blackhawks enter Wednesday's contest as sizeable +196 home underdogs against a Dallas Stars team that has already defeated them twice this season.

Louis Crevier will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday against the Dallas Stars, allowing Kaiser to re-enter the lineup. The 22-year-old Kaiser is averaging 17:03 time-on-ice, recording one point (0G / 1A), 38 blocks, and 29 hits in 19 games.

Granlund was a late scratch on Monday, with his absence not being announced prior to warmups, and he will miss a second straight game. Macklin Celebrini centered the Sharks first line in his place. The 32-year-old Granlund has been excellent since joining the Sharks last season, scoring 84 points (21G / 63A) in 92 combined games.