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.
Askarov had a forgetful outing in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, allowing four goals on 10 shots (.600 SV%) before being replaced by Alex Nedeljkovic. The Sharks have continued to flirt with Wild Card positioning for most of the season, but have not received exemplary goaltending from Askarov in recent weeks. The 23-year-old Askarov has allowed three or more goals in all but one of his last 18 outings (8-9-1), posting an ugly 4.14 GAA and .862 SV%. The Sharks enter Wednesday's contest as significant +243 road underdogs against an Avalanche team that has lost three of their last four games (1-3-0).
Sherwood was skating on a line with Will Smith and Macklin Celebrini at practice on Tuesday and will make his team debut on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 30-year-old Sherwood was acquired in a trade last month from the Vancouver Canucks after recording 23 points (17G / 6A) and 210 hits in 44 games.
Trineyev made his NHL debut with Washington, playing two games, but will return to the Hershey Bears (AHL). The 23-year-old forward has 21 points (9G / 12A) in 32 games with Hershey this season.
Vejmelka snapped a three-game losing streak (0-3-0) on Monday, saving 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in a 6-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks. The 29-year-old Czech goalie has a stellar 2.30 GAA and .915 SV% in his last 12 games (9-3-0). The Mammoth enter the action on Wednesday as -132 home favourites against a Detroit Red Wings team coming off an impressive 2-0 win over the league-leading Colorado Avalanche.
Gustavsson allowed three goals on 17 shots (.850 SV%) in Monday's 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens and has not needed to be spectacular to garner results in recent weeks. The 27-year-old Swedish goalie has helped his team collect a point in six straight games (5-0-1) despite boasting a less-than-stellar 2.94 GAA and .895 SV%. Minnesota enters the action on Wednesday as a -118 road favourite against a Nashville Predators team that has scored 10 goals in its last two games (2-0-0).
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.
After a miserable stretch after the Holiday break, the Stars enter their final game before the Olympic break on a five-game winning streak. They will try to carry that momentum with Oettinger between the pipes on Wednesday against the St. Louis Blues. The 27-year-old Oettinger saved 23 of 26 shots (.885 SV%) in a 4-3 win over the Blues last week. He has won five straight games despite posting a pedestrian 2.77 GAA and .877 SV%. The Stars enter the action on Wednesday as sizable -201 home favourites against a Blues team that has lost seven of their last eight games (6-1-1).
Point has not played in over three weeks and will be sidelined for Tampa Bay's final two games before the Olympic Break, but is still hopeful to suit up for Team Canada at the tournament. The 29-year-old Point has had a down season, with 30 points (11G / 19A) in 37 games, but was starting to return to his elite production before his injury, scoring 19 points (8G / 11A) in his last 15 games.
In their final game before the Olympic Break, the Bruins will turn to Korpisalo on Wednesday against the Florida Panthers. The 31-year-old Korpisalo allowed four goals on 28 shots (.857 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Rangers, but has been solid in recent weeks, posting a stellar 1.90 GAA and .931 SV% in his last six appearances (4-1-1). The Bruins enter Wednesday's contest as +136 road underdogs against a Panthers team on a four-game losing streak (0-4-0).
