After a one-game absence, Thrun will re-enter the Sharks lineup on Thursday night against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 23-year-old Thrun is averaging 16:16 time-on-ice and has one point (0G / 1A), 12 blocks, seven hits, and a -9 plus/minus through 10 games this season.
After losing their first nine games to start the season (0-7-2), the Sharks are riding a two-game winning streak and will turn to Blackwood between the pipes on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks. In his only win this season, Blackwood allowed four goals on 23 shots (.826 SV%), worsening his 3.89 GAA and .888 SV% in six games this season (1-3-2). The Sharks enter the action on Thursday as +138 home underdogs against a Blackhawks club with a 3-6-1 record.
Celebrini, who had one goal, one assist and two SOG in his NHL debut has not played since then, missing 10 straight games. There is no direct target date for his return to gameplay but his return to practice on Thursday is a promising sign that he will return the lineup sooner than later.
Bains recorded his first career NHL goal on Saturday and has been impressive in Vancouver this season but continues to be a part of paper transactions sending him back to Abbotsford (AHL) due to salary cap implications. Last season with Abbotsford (AHL), Bains was an offensive stalwart, producing 55 points (16G / 39A) in 59 games, but the 23-year-old has played exclusively at the NHL level this season.
Brannstrom has been solid in Vancouver this season, averaging 14:15 time-on-ice from the blue line, tallying a point (0G / 1A) and a +3 plus/minus. That said, he continues to be a part of paper transactions, sending him back and forth from Abbotsford (AHL) due to salary cap implications.
Motte has missed the last six games due to an upper-body injury but could be an option to return to the lineup on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. Through four games this season, Motte has zero points, eight shots, and six hits.
Hartman has missed the last five games due to an upper-body injury but was back at practice on Thursday and could be an option to return to the lineup on Friday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 30-year-old Hartman was off to a strong start to the season before his injury, with two goals in his first four games.
Kasperi Kapanen suffered an upper-body injury on Tuesday and will be out of the lineup on Thursday, allowing Walker to draw in for the first time since October 19th. The 30-year-old Walker has one point (0G / 1A) and is averaging 10:28 time-on-ice through five games.
Joseph played six straight games for the Blues but will be a healthy scratch on Thursday after recording a -4 plus/minus in his last outing, an 8-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators. Scott Perunovich will draw into the lineup as Joseph's replacement.
Pierre-Olivier Joseph will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Perunovich to re-enter the lineup for his third game of the season. The 26-year-old Perunovich registered zero points and a -2 plus/minus while averaging 11:48 time-on-ice in his two contests this season.
Kapanen suffered an injury late in the 2nd period of Tuesday's game and was unable to return. He will be sidelined on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers and replaced by Nathan Walker.
The Blues have been outscored 13-3 during a two-game losing skid (0-2-0) and will turn to Binnington between the pipes on Thursday after giving Joel Hofer the start in an embarrassing 8-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday. After a solid 2023-24 campaign, posting a 2.84 GAA and .913 SV% in 57 appearances (28-21-5), Binnington has had a pedestrian start to the 2024-25 season, sporting an unimpressive 3.12 GAA and .895 SV%. The Blues enter the action on Thursday as +136 road favorites against a Philadelphia Flyers club with a -11 goal differential through 10 games this season (3-6-1).
After recording a four-point night (3G / 1A) in his previous contest, Montour will be away from the team on Thursday to celebrate the birth of his child. The 30-year-old Montour, in his first season with Seattle, is averaging a career-high 23:42 time-on-ice and has registered nine points (4G / 5A), 11 blocks, and 19 hits.
The 30-year-old Caggiula has 282 games of NHL experience but has played exclusively in the AHL since a four-game stint with the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2022-23 season. Caggiula has five points (2G / 3A) in five games with Bakersfield this season.
The Oilers lost Connor McDavid early in Monday's 6-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets and will switch to Pickard between the pipes for the second time in the last three games. The 32-year-old Pickard has been serviceable in limited action this season but has been notably impressive in his last two outings (2-0-0), saving 49 of 53 shots (.925 SV%). The Oilers will be without Connor McDavid for the next two to three weeks and will face off against a Nashville Predators team with points in each of their last four games (3-0-1).
Daccord has seemingly taken over the crease in Seattle and will start between the pipes for a fourth straight game on Thursday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Daccord was stellar in his last outing, saving 28 of 30 shots (.933 SV%) in an 8-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens in his previous outing, and has a respectable 2.80 GAA and .914 SV% through six games this season (4-1-1). Seattle enters the action on Thursday as +164 road underdogs against a Maple Leafs club that has lost three of their last four (1-2-1).
The Blues have been outscored 13-3 during a two-game losing skid (0-2-0) and will turn to Binnington between the pipes on Thursday after giving Joel Hofer the start in an embarrassing 8-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday. After a solid 2023-24 campaign, posting a 2.84 GAA and .913 SV% in 57 appearances (28-21-5), Binnington has had a pedestrian start to the 2024-25 season, sporting an unimpressive 3.12 GAA and .895 SV%. The Blues enter the action on Thursday as +136 road favorites against a Philadelphia Flyers club with a -11 goal differential through 10 games this season (3-6-1).
The Penguins are in a heap of trouble, being outscored 27-13 during a six-game losing skid (0-5-1), and will turn to Nedeljkovic between the pipes. Unsurprisingly, given the Penguins' struggles, Nedeljkovic is still searching for his first victory, sporting a troubling 3.94 GAA and .874 SV% in three games (0-2-1). Despite his struggles, Nedeljkovic has kept his team afloat at times, especially early in games, saving 34 of 35 first-period shots on goal (.971 SV%). The Penguins enter the action on Thursday as rare -176 home favorites against an Anaheim Ducks club that has only scored 21 goals this season, the fewest in the league.
Geekie will miss his second game of the season on Thursday, being replaced by Max Jones. The 26-year-old Geekie posted career highs last season in goals (17), assists (22), and points (39) in 76 games, but has only one point (0G / 1A) through nine contests this season.
