With recent acquisition of Nick Bjugstad in a trade from the St. Louis Blues, the Devils have assigned Lammikko to the Utica Comets (AHL). The 30-year-old Lammikko averaged 9:53 time-on-ice and scored two assists in 24 games with the Devils this season.
Mikey Anderson (upper body) will not play on Wednesday, allowing Moverare to re-enter the lineup against the Seattle Kraken. The 27-year-old Moverare is averaging 8:26 time-on-ice and has zero points in 12 games this season.
Anderson suffered an upper-body injury early in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes and exited the game after only 2:50 time-on-ice. His injury does not seem to pose a long-term threat, but he will not play on Wednesday against the Seattle Kraken. Jacob Moverare will draw into the lineup as Anderson's replacement.
Bordeleau has been semi-productive in limited NHL exposure, scoring 18 points (6G / 12A) in 44 career games, but has almost exclusively played in the AHL for the past two seasons. The 24-year-old forward has 37 points (2G / 6A) in 35 games with the Utica Comets (AHL) this season.
Bjugstad had been used sparingly by the Blues this season and will hope for a bigger role after being acquired in a trade by the New Jersey Devils. The 33-year-old averaged 11:38 time-on-ice and had seven points (6G / 1A) in 35 games with the Blues this season.
McNabb has not played since suffering an upper-body injury on New Year's Eve and will target a return to the lineup after the Olympic break. The 34-year-old defenseman is averaging 20:48 time-on-ice and has three points (2G / 1A) in 38 games this season.
Hill has struggled since returning from a prolonged absence due to a lower-body injury, but will tend the twine on Thursday, hoping to head into the Olympic break on a high note. The 29-year-old Hill returned from injury on January 15th and has posted a 3.98 GAA and .837 SV% in six games since (2-3-1). The Golden Knights enter Thursday's contest as -130 home favourites against a low-scoring Los Angeles Kings team that was defeated 4-2 last night by the Seattle Kraken.
Adin Hill has struggled since returning from a lower-body injury, but the Golden Knights have also not received reliable goaltending from Schmid, who will return to the crease on Wednesday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 25-year-old Schmid has lost three straight (0-2-1), posting a 3.30 GAA and .870 SV%. He has lost six of his last nine (4-3-2), with a 2.86 GAA and .882 SV%. Still, the Golden Knights enter Wednesday's contest as significant -284 home favourites against a reeling Canucks team that has scored two or fewer goals in five straight games (1-3-1).
Blais has been productive in bottom-six roles this season, but has not been able to solidify a spot on an NHL roster. The 29-year-old forward is averaging 8:26 time-on-ice, recording eight points (3G / 5A) and 78 hits in 21 games combined with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens.
Fisker-Molgaard made his NHL debut earlier this season, scoring one assist in two games with the Kraken. The 20-year-old, a second-round pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, has spent most of the season in the AHL, where he has 22 points (7G / 15A) in 36 games.
But was a healthy scratch for Utah in their previous game and has not been assigned to the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL). The 20-year-old But has seven points (3G / 4A) through 28 games in his first NHL season.
Walker was a healthy scratch in the Blues' previous game, but he will re-enter the lineup on Wednesday against the Dallas Stars. The 31-year-old Walker has 11 points (4G / 7A) in 36 games this season, but has been held off the scoresheet in eight straight.
Binnington has suffered two losses to the Dallas Stars in the past two weeks, but he will return to the crease against them on Wednesday. The 32-year-old Binnington has had a miserable season, showing no signs of improvement. He has a sub- .900 SV% in six straight games (0-6-0), posting a dreadful 4.35 GAA and .829 SV%. The Blues enter the action on Wednesday as +183 road underdogs against a surging Dallas Stars team that has won six of their last seven games (6-1-0).
Cooley has lost three straight games (0-2-1), but continues to be a reliable presence in Calgary's crease, posting a 2.29 GAA and .924 SV% in those outings. Dating back to late December, the 28-year-old goalie has a dazzling 2.00 GAA and .933 SV% in his last six games (3-2-1). Still, the Flames enter the action on Wednesday as +116 road underdogs against an Edmonton Oilers team that played last night and lost 5-2 to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Hughes will not play in New Jersey's final game before the Olympic Break, as the medical staff has deemed him not ready. That said, he is nearing a return, and his status for Team USA at the upcoming Winter Olympics does not appear to be in jeopardy. Before his injury, Hughes was starting to get into an offensive rhythm, with 12 points (1G / 11A) in his last 10 games.
John Klingberg will return from a one-game absence, sending Dickinson to the press box as a healthy scratch on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 19-year-old Dickinson is averaging 15:49 time-on-ice and has nine points (1G / 8A) in 45 games this season.
Sam Dickinson will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday, allowing Klingberg to re-enter the lineup against the Colorado Avalanche. Klingberg was scratched several times earlier this season, but has been a regular over the past two months. His omission from the lineup on Monday was the first time he was a healthy scratch since November 26th. The 33-year-old Swedish defenseman has just four points (2G / 2A) in his last 15 games.
Knight allowed three goals on 27 shots (.889 SV%) on Tuesday, but managed to salvage a 6-3 win over the San Jose Sharks. The 24-year-old Knight has battled some adversity lately, posting a sub- .900 SV% in his last four games (1-2-1) while allowing three or more goals in each contest. The Blackhawks enter Wednesday's contest as +133 road underdogs against a red-hot Columbus Blue Jackets team that defeated the New Jersey Devils 3-0 last night, improving to 10-1-0 in their last 11 games.
Washe has been a lineup-regular for Anaheim in recent weeks, scoring two points (1G / 1A) in 13 games, but he will return to the AHL. The undrafted 24-year-old has 25 points (13G / 12A) in 30 games with San Diego (AHL) this season.
Blackwood was excellent in his previous outing, saving 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%), but received no goal support in a 2-0 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. The 29-year-old Blackwood has strung together several strong outings, posting a dazzling 1.28 GAA and .953 SV% in his last four games (2-2-0). The Avalanche enter the action on Wednesday as sizeable -280 home favourites against Blackwood's former team, the San Jose Sharks, whom he recorded a 26-save shutout against in a 6-0 win in their previous meeting this season.
