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Greenway had to have a second surgery over the summer, but he'll be back in the Sabres' lineup on Thursday, centring the third line with Jason Zucker and Jack Quinn. Greenway had just eight points (3G / 5A) in 34 games last season.

Mayo has earned himself several call-ups from the Cleveland Monsters (AHL) this season but has yet to draw into the Blue Jackets lineup. The 29-year-old defenseman has four points (0G / 4A) in five games with Cleveland this season.

After a disappointing start to the season, the Kings have turned a corner, collecting points in six straight games (4-0-2). They will turn to Kuemper between the pipes on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 35-year-old Kuemper saved 37 of 40 shots in his most recent outing, a 4-3 win over the San Jose Sharks. He has a 2.81 GAA and .895 SV% in seven games this season (3-2-2). The Kings enter Thursday's contest as -146 home favorites against a Red Wings team that has scored five or more goals in two straight games (2-0-0).

Ostlund was drafted 16th-oveall by the Sabres in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft but has yet to establish himself as a full-time presence in the NHL. The 21-year-old forward spent most of the 2024-25 season in the AHL, where he scored 36 points (19G / 17A) in 45 games with the Rochester Americans.

Sissons suffered an undisclosed injury in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, exiting the contest after only 7:15 time-on-ice. He did not play on Tuesday and remains day-to-day. The 31-year-old is averaging 11:06 time-on-ice and has one assist through his first nine games with the Golden Knights.

Watson is no stranger to the NHL, with 121 points (63G / 58A) in 528 career games, but his physical presence has primarily been felt in the AHL the past two seasons. The 33-year-old Watson scored 42 points (19G / 23A) and recorded 112 penalty minutes in 60 games with the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) last season.

The Jets are off to an impressive 7-3-0 start to the 2025-26 season and will roll with Hellebuyck between the pipes on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks. Hellebuyck uncharacteristically allowed five goals in his opening contest of the season, but quickly returned to his Vezina Trophy caliber, posting a stellar 1.9 GAA and .937 SV% in his seven games since (5-2-0). The Jets enter Thursday's contest as significant -231 home favorites against a Blackhawks team off to a surprising 5-3-2 start this season.

Kreider has missed the Ducks' last four games, recovering from an illness, but was back at practice on Thursday. Before his absence, the 34-year-old power forward was off to a strong start in his first season away from the New York Rangers, scoring five points (4G / 1A) in five games, including three goals scored on the powerplay.

Butler is a 23-year-old undrafted right-winger who made his only NHL appearance in 2023-24 with the Blue Jackets. He struggled to produce offensively in 2024-25, only scoring two goals and three points in 37 games played with the Cleveland Monsters (AHL).

The Devils' eight-game winning streak snapped in Tuesday's 8-4 loss to the Colorado Avalanche when Jacob Markstrom made his return to the crease from a lower-body injury. Markstrom's poor performance on Tuesday adds further fuel to Jake Allen's case for more time between the pipes. The 35-year-old Allen has been exceptional to start the 2025-26 season, posting a 1.93 GAA and .923 SV% in six appearances (5-0-0). The Devils enter the action on Thursday as sizable -217 road favorites against a Sharks team with a 2-6-2 record.

Milne made his NHL debut last season, playing one game with Minnesota, but has primarily been an AHL player. The 23-year-old scored 26 points (15G / 11A) in 60 games with the Iowa Wild (AHL) last season.

The Blues have been atrocious defensively lately, having been outscored 26-14 during a five-game losing streak (0-4-1). Binnington returns to the crease on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks, hoping to rebound after a forgetful performance in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings when he allowed five goals on 19 shots (.789 SV%). The 32-year-old goalie has a 3.27 GAA and .863 SV% in eight appearances this season (2-4-1). The Blues enter Thursday's contest as -146 home favorites against a 5-6-0 Canucks team.

The Rangers' disappointing 4-5-2 start to the season is directly correlated to their poor play on home ice. They will be on the road, where they boast an impressive 4-1-1 record, when they visit the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. Shesterkin has a solid 2.25 GAA and .916 SV% in eight games for the Rangers (2-4-2), but has struggled in his last two (0-1-1), allowing 11 goals on 54 combined shots (.796 SV%). The Rangers enter Thursday's contest as +143 road underdogs against an Oilers team that has earned points in four of its last five games (3-1-1).

Mikheyev record an assist in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings but was limited to only 11:55 time-on-ice, exiting the game with an upper-body injury. The 31-year-old forward has five points (3G / 2A) in nine games. He has not played since and will be a game-time decision on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets.

Shakir Mukhamadullin (undisclosed) returns from a nine-game absence on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils, sending Desharnais to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 29-year-old Desharnais is averaging 16:32 time-on-ice and has one assist in seven games.

Giles made his NHL debut last season, score one point (1G / 0A) in 17 games split between the Florida Panthers and San Jose Sharks. Michael Misa will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Giles' insertion in the lineup.

Patrick Giles makes his season debut for the Sharks on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils, returning Misa to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 18-year-old Misa has been productive in his first exposure to NHL action this season, scoring three points (1G / 2A) in six games.

Mukhamadullin has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury in San Jose's season-opener on October 9th. He played 12:45 time-on-ice and recorded two assists in the outing. Vincent Desharnais will serve as a healthy scratch to accommodate Mukhamadullin's return.

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Sharks 3-1 less than a week ago, and they will meet again for a rematch on Thursday. Nedeljkovic is coming off his first win of the season in a rollercoaster 6-5 overtime win against the New York Rangers when he allowed five goals on 28 shots (.821 SV%). The 29-year-old goalie has a 4.00 GAA and .875 SV% in four games this season (1-2-1). The Sharks enter Thursday's contest as +192 home underdogs against a Devils team tied for first place in the NHL, sporting an 8-2-0 record.