Boyd has played 296 career NHL games but has spent the entirety of the 2024-25 campaign with the Iowa Wild (AHL), his first exposure to the AHL since 2019-20. The 31-year-old Boyd has 11 points (2G / 9A) in 13 games with Iowa.
Kaprizov has been on fire lately and will be a sorely missed offensive contributor if he is not able to suit up for Minnesota on Saturday against the Calgary Flames. The 27-year-old Kaprizov is currently riding a seven-game point streak, scoring 13 points (6G / 7A).
Knies left Toronto's game vs. Vegas on Wednesday with an upper-body injury and will remain out on Sunday as the Maple Leafs host Utah. The 22-year-old winger has not been provided a timetable to return but is apparently improving day-by-day and is not expected to be out for long. His presence will be missed throughout the lineup after he started the year with eight goals, 12 points and 36 SOG in 20 games played before the injury.
Nylander has spent the entirety of the 2024-25 season in the AHL, scoring 12 points (8G / 4A) in 14 games with the Toronto Marlies. The 26-year-old Nylander has 121 games of NHL experience but has struggled solidifying himself on a lineup.
Thompson will not play on Friday but should have a chance to return on Saturday, per Sabres' head coach Lindy Ruff. The 27-year-old Thompson has been off to a terrific start to the 2024-25 campaign, with 18 points (11G / 7A) in 15 games, and could return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Kings.
On the front end of a back-to-back, the Sabres will likely turn to Luukkonen between the pipes. The 25-year-old Luukkonen has been serviceable between the pipes for the Sabres this season, posting a 2.61 GAA and .909 SV% in 13 games (7-4-1), and is coming off his first shutout, a 23-save performance in a 1-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings. The Sabres enter Friday's contest as -156 road favorites against an Anaheim Ducks club with the worst offense in the league, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
Whether it's John Gibson or Lukas Dostal, goaltending has been a bright spot for the Ducks this season. Gibson will get his fourth start this season on Friday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 31-year-old netminder has yet to lose this season, posting a solid 2.67 GAA and .906 SV% in three games (3-0-0). The Ducks enter the action on Friday as +132 home underdogs against a Sabres club that has scored only three goals in their previous two games (1-1-0).
Andrae has played 10 games with the Flyers this season, averaging 18:27 time-on-ice, recording three points (0G / 3A), 13 blocks, and 15 hits. Helge Grans, recalled from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) on Monday, has been Andrae's replacement in the lineup.
Whether it's John Gibson or Lukas Dostal, goaltending has been a bright spot for the Ducks this season. Gibson will likely get his fourth start this season on Friday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 31-year-old netminder has yet to lose this season, posting a solid 2.67 GAA and .906 SV% in three games (3-0-0). The Ducks enter the action on Friday as +132 home underdogs against a Sabres club that has scored only three goals in their previous two games (1-1-0).
Lundkvist played only 6:38 time-on-ice in the Stars' most recent game before exiting the contest with a lower-body injury. The 24-year-old Lundkvist has one point (0G / 1A) in 15 games this season while averaging 13:58 time-on-ice.
Dickinson has recently been promoted to the top line alongside Connor Bedard and will be a game-time decision on Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 29-year-old Dickinson has seven points (4G / 3A) in 20 games this season.
The Blackhawks will turn to Mrazek between the pipes on Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 32-year-old Mrazek has been solid for the Blackhawks this season, posting a respectable 2.66 GAA and .911 SV%. He was tremendous in his previous outing, saving 32 of 33 shots (.970 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Florida Panthers.
The Flyers have lost two straight and will turn to Kolosov between the pipes on Saturday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 22-year-old Kolosov has struggled early in his NHL career, yet to record a victory, posting a 3.71 GAA and .872 SV% in four games (0-4-0).
York has been out since October 23rd due to an upper-body injury but looks ready to return on Saturday vs. Chicago after taking part in practice on Friday. The 23-year-old will be welcomed back with open arms as he had two goals, three points and four PIMs in seven games played prior to his injury.
Holl was a healthy scratch for Detroit's previous contest but will draw back into the lineup on Saturday vs. Boston. The 32-year-old stay-at-home defensemen has done little to contribute offensively this season, with one asssist, four SOG and a +1 plus/minus in 12 games played.
The Red Wings snapped a three-game losing skid in their previous out with Alex Lyon in the net but will revert to Talbot on Saturday against the Boston Bruins. The 37-year-old Talbot has been solid this season, posting a 2.67 GAA and .920 SV% in 11 appearances (5-3-2). The Red Wings will host a Bruins club that has scored only six goals in their previous four games (1-2-1).
Wilsby will return to Nashville after being returne to Milwaukee (AHL) earlier in the week and is expected to provide the Predators with some defensive depth. The 24-year-old has yet to make his NHL debut but had a goal and three points in 11 games with Milwaukee during his time in the minors this season.
Knies left Toronto's game vs. Vegas on Wednesday with an upper-body injury and will remain out on Sunday as the Maple Leafs host Utah. The 22-year-old winger has not been provided a timetable to return but is apparently improving day-by-day and is not expected to be out for long. His presence will be missed throughout the lineup after he started the year with eight goals, 12 points and 36 SOG in 20 games played before the injury.
Leschyshyn did not appear in any games for New York during his brief call up and has been reassinged to Hartford (AHL) on Friday. The 25-year-old last appeared in an NHL game on January 11th 2024 but returns to Hartford where he had a goal and four points in 13 games prior to his call up.
Letang has missed Pittsburgh's last three games due to an illness and will be a game-time decision to return on Friday vs. Winnipeg. The 37-year-old is on pace for his lowest season totals since 2013-14 (22 Pts) with only two goals, six points and 47 SOG in 18 games played before his injury.
