Kaprizov has not played since late January but recently returned to practice and is expected to draw back into the lineup on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks. Before his injury, the 27-year-old Kaprizov had been outstanding offensively, scoring 52 points (23G / 29A) in 37 games.
Abols made his NHL debut this season, scoring five points (2G / 3A) in 22 games with the Flyers, but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The seventh-round pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft has 27 points (12G / 15A) in 44 games with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) this season.
Turcotte has not played since March 23rd but appears to nearing an imminent return after practicing with the Kings on Wednedsay. The 24-year-old Turcotte is averaging 11:46 time-on-ice and has a career-high 23 points (8G / 15A) in 64 games this season.
Jansen Harkins will draw back into Anaheim's lineup on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames, sending Leason to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Leason is averaging 13:01 time-on-ice and has 17 points (5G / 12A) in 61 games this season.
Brett Leason will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames, allowing Harkins to re-enter the lineup. The 27-year-old Harkins is averaging 10:56 time-on-ice and has six points (2G / 4A) in 58 games this season.
With Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek returning from prolonged absences due to injuries, Minnesota has reassigned Brendan Gaunce and Devin Shore to the Iowa Wild (AHL). The 30-year-old Shore averaged 8:39 time-on-ice and scored five points (1G / 4A) in 55 games with Minnesota this season.
With Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek returning from prolonged absences due to injuries, Minnesota has reassigned Brendan Gaunce and Devin Shore to the Iowa Wild (AHL). The 31-year-old Gaunce averaged 9:42 time-on-ice and scored one point (0G / 1A) in 12 games with Minnesota this season.
The Flames are clinging to their hopes for a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference and will likely turn to Wolf between the pipes on Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks. Wolf was solid in his most recent outing, saving 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks. The 23-year-old rookie netminder has a solid 2.62 GAA and .911 SV% in 49 games this season (26-16-7). The Flames enter Wednesday's contest as -146 road favorites against a Ducks team they defeated 4-1 last week.
Dalibor Dvorsky will draw back into Edmonton's lineup on Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers, sending Joseph to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 28-year-old Joseph is averaging 11:56 time-on-ice and has 13 points (4G / 9A) in 58 games this season.
Mathieu Joseph will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers, allowing Dvorsky to re-enter the lineup. The 19-year-old Dvorsky made his NHL debut two weeks ago and recorded zero points in 10:40 time-on-ice.
The Blues' 12-game winning streak ended in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, but they will try to return to the win column on Wednesday with Binnington tending the twine against the Edmonton Oilers. Binnington allowed four goals on 39 shots (.897 SV%) in his most recent outing but received ample goal support and secured a 5-4 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. The 31-year-old netminder has a 2.69 GAA and .902 SV% in 53 games this season (27-21-4). The Blue enter Wednesday's contest as -103 road underdogs against an Oilers team with Connor McDavid (undisclosed), Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed), and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (illness).
Ostman made his NHL debut in a relief performance yesterday, saving all 12 shots he faced in a 7-1 loss to the Utah Hockey Club. The 24-year-old netminder has a 2.00 GAA and .927 SV% in four games with the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) this season (2-1-1).
The Sharks have lost six straight (0-5-1) and will turn to Georgiev between the pipes on Wednesday against the Minnesota Wild. Georgiev had a forgettable performance in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 11 shots (.636 SV%) in a 5-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken. The 29-year-old goalie has a 3.69 GAA and .873 SV% in 46 appearances this season (15-25-2). The Sharks enter Wednesday's contest as significant +275 road underdogs against a Wild team expected to welcome Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek back into their lineup.
On the front end of a back-to-back, the Ducks will likely turn to Husso between the pipes on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames. Husso started one game for the Ducks and played well, saving 36 of 39 shots (.923 SV%) in a 3-2 loss to the Utah Hockey Club on March 12th. That said, Husso has struggled in limited NHL action this season, posting a 3.71 GAA and .874 SV% in 11 appearances (1-6-2). The Ducks enter Wednesday's contest as +131 home underdogs against a Flames team with points in three straight (2-0-1).
Skinner has not played since March 26th, leaving the Oilers' crease occupied almost exclusively by Calving Pickard, but he was back has practiced the past few days and could return to the crease on Friday. The 26-year-old Skinner has a 2.91 GAA and .894 SV% in 49 games this season (24-18-4).
Ekholm has not played since March 26th but will return to the lineup before the end of the season. The 34-year-old defenseman is averaging 22:31 time-on-ice and has 33 points (9G / 24A) in 64 games this season.
Draisatil will miss a third consecutive game, and sixth in his last nine, due to an undisclosed injury. It's unclear if his current ailment is related to the injury that kept him out of the lineup for three games in March but he is expected to return before the playoffs. The 29-year-old Draisaitl has 106 points (52G / 54A) in 71 games this season.
McDavid will miss a ninth consecutive game on Wednesday but appears to be nearing an imminent return to the lineup. Few updates have been provided surrounding McDavid's injury but his recent presence at practice has been an encouraging sign. The 28-year-old McDavid is averaging 22:08 time-on-ice and has 90 points (26G / 64A) in 63 games this season.
Nugent-Hopkins is battling an illness and will not play on Wednesday against the St. Louis Blues. Already without Connor McDavid (undisclosed) and Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed), the Oilers will be without arguably their top three offensive contributors. The 31-year-old Nugent-Hopkins has 49 points (20G / 29A) in 76 games this season.
Blidh made his NHL debut in the 2016-17 season and has 12 points (4G / 8A) in 85 career games but has spent the entirety of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 30-year-old forward has 30 points (17G / 13A) in 66 games with the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) this season.
