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Larkin (lower body) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday and is questionable to return Thursday.

Larkin returned to practice in a full capacity for the first time since suffering a lower-body injury on March 2nd. Before his injury, Larkin led the Red Wings with 54 points (26G / 28A) in 55 games while averaging 3.0 shots per night.

Dylan Larkin
Tkachuk (undisclosed) is questionable for Thursday vs. Nashville.

Tkachuk recorded two points (1G / 1A) in the Panthers' last outing, a 5-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on March 16th, but suffered an undisclosed injury at some point and is questionable for the team's Thursday night contest against the Nashville Predators. The 26-year-old Tkachuk has been tremendous in the latter half of the season, tallying 56 points (17G / 39A) in his last 38 games after being held to only 16 points (5G / 11A) in his previous 26.

Matthew Tkachuk
Lundkvist will draw back into Dallas' lineup on Wednesday vs. Arizona.

Lundkvist has not played since March 8th, missing the last four games, but will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Arizona Coyotes. The 23-year-old Lundkvist was already in and out of the lineup regularly to start the season, and with the Stars' recent addition of Chris Tanev on the blueline, the trend will likely continue, if not worsen.

Nils Lundkvist
Seguin (lower body) will return to Dallas' lineup on Wednesday vs. Arizona.

Seguin has missed the last 11 games with a lower-body injury but will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Arizona Coyotes. Before his injury, Seguin has enjoyed his best campaign in several years with 45 points (20G / 25A) in 58 games while playing predominantly alongside Matt Duchene and Mason Marchment.

Tyler Seguin
Murray has been recalled from Texas (AHL) and will back up on Wednesday.

Murray was recalled to backup Jake Oettinger on Wednesday as Scott Wedgewood will be away from the team for the birth of his child. The 26-year-old Murray played one game for Dallas earlier this season and recorded his first career shutout.

Matthew Murray
Wedgewood (personal) will be away from the team on Wednesday due to the birth of his child.

Dallas has recalled Matt Murray from the Texas Stars (AHL) to backup Jake Oettinger in the interim. Wedgewood was excellent in his last outing, saving 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings and will likely return to the team on Friday for their contest against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Scott Wedgewood
Oettinger will start on Wednesday vs. Arizona.

After a prolonged rest, Oettinger will return to the crease for the first time since being pulled in the second period of a 6-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils on March 14th. Oettinger has been inconsistent all season and has struggled recently, allowing four or more goals in three of his last four games (2-2-0), posting an abysmal .816 SV%. That said, the Stars enter action as sizeable -292 home favourites against the Arizona Coyotes.

Jake Oettinger
Lindgren will start on Wednesday vs. Toronto.

The Capitals are riding a three-game winning streak, all with Lindgren between the pipes, and will rightfully return to him for a fourth straight game on Wednesday evening. Lindgren has been sensational lately, allowing fewer than two goals in four of his last six games (5-1-0), posting an absurd .956 SV%. That said, the Capitals enter action as +120 home underdogs against a Maple Leafs club playing the tail end of a back-to-back after losing 4-3 to the Philadelphia Flyers last night.

Charlie Lindgren
Reaves (undisclosed) hurt himself in his fight on Tuesday and is questionable on Wednesday in Washington.

Reaves suffered an undisclosed injury in a fight against Nicolas Deslauries of the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday and did not complete the game after registering only 43 seconds of ice time. Reaves is averaging four hits per game over his last nine contests and has three fighting majors over that span.

Ryan Reaves
Brodin (lower body) will have an MRI on Wednesday and determine the extent of his injury.

Brodin exited Tuesday's 4-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks after playing only 16:30 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury. Brodin is averaging 23:37 time-on-ice this season and would be a major loss for a Minnesota team that has already lost Jared Spurgeon for the duration of the season.

Jonas Brodin
Woll is likely to start on Wednesday in Washington.

Woll has only played twice in March, allowing four goals in each contest, most recently on March 7th, and will likely return to the crease on Wednesday. The 25-year-old Woll has struggled to regain his form since returning from a long-term injury, posting a .881 SV% in three games (1-2-0). That said, the Maple Leafs, losers of two straight (0-1-1), are -133 road favourites against a Washington Capitals club that has scored two or fewer goals in four of their last five (3-2-0).

Joseph Woll
Blackwell left Tuesday’s game with an upper-body injury and did not practice on Wednesday.

Blackwell left the Blackhawks' game on Tuesday in the third period after just 12:37 TOI due to an upper-body injury and was unable to participate in practice on Wednesday. The 30-year-old is having his most successful season since 2021-22 with Seattle, as he has eight goals, four assists, 83 SOG, and eight PIMs in 39 games played before the injury.

Colin Blackwell
Rittich will start on Wednesday vs. Minnesota.

With Los Angeles on the second half of their back-to-back and Cam Talbot taking the crease in Tuesday's 6-2 win over Chicago, David Rittich will man the crease on Wednesday vs. Minnesota. The 31-year-old backup started the year in the AHL but has impressed and surprised many with his 10-5-3 record, .916 SV% and 2.29 GAA in 20 games played this season. He'll host the Minnesota Wild who are on a bit of a heater having won four of their last five games while ranking 18th in the NHL in goals per game on the season (3.07).

David Rittich
Arvidsson (lower-body) will not play against the Blackhawks on Tuesday.

Arvidsson has played only four games this season due to various injuries, with his most recent lower-body ailment preventing him from playing the last 13 games. His return to practice on Monday is a promising sign for the high-volume shooting winger, but he will remain sidelined on Tuesday. He has two points (0G / 2A) and 12 shots in four games.

Viktor Arvidsson
Talbot will start against the Blackhawks on Tuesday.

The Kings will turn to Talbot between the pipes for the ninth time in the last 11 games on Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks. In his last outing, Talbot was incredible, saving all 28 shots he faced in a 5-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. The Kings enter action as sizeable -385 home favourites.

Cam Talbot
Levi will start in Vancouver on Tuesday.

The Sabres will turn to Levi for the tail-end of their back-to-back after Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen got the call for Monday's game in Seattle. It will be Levi's first NHL game since January 24th, a game in which he allowed just three goals on 40 shots in a 5-3 victory over the Kings. The Sabres opted to send Levi down to Rochester (AHL) shortly thereafter in order to assure him more playing time as Luukkonen ran away with the starting job. Levi will be hoping to stake a claim for more playing time after amassing an 11-5-3 record to go along with a .927 SV% across 19 AHL appearances.

Devon Levi
DeSmith will start against the Sabres on Tuesday.

With Thatcher Demko still sidelined, DeSmith will continue his reign over the Canucks crease. DeSmith has lost both starts since taking over for Demko (0-1-1), but played well in his last outing, saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) in a 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. The Canucks enter action as -194 home favourites against a Buffalo Sabres team that defeated the Seattle Kraken 6-2 last night.

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