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Thompson exited Sunday's 4-3 win over New Jersey Devils in the third period after being on the receiving end of an unsuspecting hit from Stefan Noesen. He did not play in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets but could be an option when the Sabres return to action on Saturday against the Nashville Predators. The 27-year-old Thompson has been tremendous offensively lately, scoring 14 points (7G / 7A) in his last nine games.

Cozens played 15:15 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets but was absent from practice on Wednesday due to a lower-body injury. The 23-year-old Cozens has 26 points (10G / 16A) in 53 games this season and is pacing for the worst offensive production of his career since his rookie season in 2020-21 when he had 13 points (4G / 9A) as a rookie in 41 games. Cozens' status is up in the air for when the Sabres return to action on Saturday against the Nashville Predators.

Solovyov made his NHL debut last season, scoring three points (0G / 3A) in 10 games with the Flames but has primarily been an AHL player in his young professional career. The 24-year-old defenseman has 21 points (6G / 15A) in 41 games with the Calgary Wranglers (AHL) this season.

Del Mastro has only played three games this season, averaging 16:07 time-on-ice and scoring one point (0G / 1A), but will re-enter the lineup on Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 22-year-old defenseman was a fourth-round pick of the Blackhawks in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.

With Craig Smith (knee) returning to Chicago's lineup on Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers, Dach will be the odd man out as a healthy scratch. The 22-year-old Dach is averaging 11:35 time-on-ice and has four points (1G / 3A) in 13 games this season.

Smith has been limited to only four games since December 12th due to a nagging back and knee issue but will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 35-year-old forward is averaging 11:41 time-on-ice and has 11 points (6G / 5A) in 30 games this season.

Crosby exited Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils for an eight-minute stretch due to an undisclosed injury but returned to the contest. The 37-year-old Crosby downplayed any injury concerns following the game but has stated after practice on Wednesday that he is being evaluated. Crosby has seven points (4G / 3A) during a five-game point streak.

The Blackhawks are coming off a 5-1 loss to the Florida Panthers and will switch to Soderblom between the pipes on Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 25-year-old Soderblom has played well lately despite an unfavorable 1-2-2 record in his last five games, posting a solid .921 SV%. He has a 2.89 GAA and .909 SV% in 23 appearances this season (7-12-3). The Blackhawks enter Wednesday's contest as sizeable +237 home underdogs against an Oilers squad that defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-2 in overtime last night.

With the Blue Jackets dealing with some major injuries in their forward group, Gambrell was recalled earlier this week but did not crack the lineup and will return to the Cleveland Monsters (AHL). The 28-year-old Gambrell has 233 games of NHL experience but has spent the entirety of the 2024-25 season in the AHL, tallying 20 points (9G / 11A) in 31 games this season.

The Rangers snapped a three-game losing skid on Sunday with Jonathan Quick between the pipes in a 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights, but the team will revert to Shesterkin on Wednesday against the Bruins. The 29-year-old Shesterkin seemed to be turning a corner on a disappointing season, posting a .948 SV% over a seven-game stretch (6-0-1) before following that up by allowing 14 goals in his next three games (0-3-0) and posting a horrid .806 SV%. The Rangers enter Wednesday's contest as sizeable -200 home favorites against a Bruins team that played last night, defeating the Minnesota Wild 3-0.

Siegenthaler departed Tuesday's game with a lower-body injury and did not return. During his post-game media availability, head coach Sheldon Keefe said that Siegenthaler "will miss time, for sure." Expect the Devils to recall a defenseman prior to Thursday's game vs. Vegas.

Harkins will draw out on Tuesday to make way for the return of Troy Terry (illness). Harkins has two goals and four assists in 39 games this season.

Beck will appear in just his third NHL game this season, slotting in for Michael Pezzetta. Beck is yet to register his first career NHL point. He has 11 goals and 16 assists in 41 AHL games this season.

Pezzetta will be the odd-man out on Tuesday, drawing out in favour of Owen Beck. Pezzetta is yet to register a point in 14 games this season.

Terry did not play on Sunday due to an illness and his status for Tuesday's game against the Dallas Stars is up in the air. The 27-year-old Terry is averaging 18:56 time-on-ice and has 39 points (16G / 23A) in 47 games this season.

Toffoli did not practice on Sunday and his status for Tuesday's game against the Montreal Canadiens was up in the air. The 32-year-old Toffoli is averaging 16:38 time-on-ice and has 32 points (18G / 14A) in 51 games this season.

Siegenthaler left the game after suffering the injury in the first period and was unable to return. We should get an update on his status ahead of New Jersey's game against the Golden Knights on Thursday.

Fischer will be the odd-man out on Tuesday when the Red Wings travel to Seattle to take on the Kraken. Dominik Shine will draw into the lineup in his place.

The 31-year-old rookie re-enters Detroit's lineup after sitting out Sunday's game in Vancouver. Christian Fischer will sit in his place.