Giordano did not play the last two games but will likely re-enter the lineup on Saturday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 40-year-old Giordano has zero points in his last nine games while registering 12 shots and six hits.
Bobrovsky will return to the crease for the Panthers on Friday as they look to extend their two-game winning streak. In his last outing, Bobrovsky saved 31 of 33 shots (.939 SV%) in a 6-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes. Before that, Bobrovsky lost three straight, allowing three or more goals in each, posting an ugly .846 SV%. The Panthers are -132 road favourites against a Pittsburgh Penguins club riding a two-game losing streak.
Georgiev will start for the fourth straight game on Wednesday evening and attempt to extend Colorado's winning streak to three games. Georgiev has allowed three or more goals in eight of his last 10 games, and despite posting an ugly .888 SV%, he has salvaged an impressive 7-3-0 record. The 27-year-old Georgiev has not been consistently reliable at keeping the puck out of the net this season but has been successful at accumulating wins, a trend likely to continue on Friday as the Avalanche are -146 home favourites against a Los Angeles Kings club that has lost four of their last five (1-3-1).
Hill played his first full game in nearly two months on Tuesday and will return to the crease on Friday night against the New York Rangers. Hill was terrific on Tuesday, saving 40 of 42 shots (.952 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the New York Islanders, picking up where he left off before his injury in a terrific 2023-24 campaign. The Golden Knights are +137 road underdogs against a Rangers club that has struggled lately, losing three of their last four (1-2-1).
Hill played his first full game in nearly two months on Tuesday and will likely return to the crease on Friday night against the New York Rangers. Hill was terrific on Tuesday, saving 40 of 42 shots (.952 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the New York Islanders, picking up where he left off before his injury in a terrific 2023-24 campaign. The Golden Knights are +137 road underdogs against a Rangers club that has struggled lately, losing three of their last four (1-2-1).
Morrissey exited the Jets' last games with only 7:17 time-on-ice after blocking a shot but appears to be on the mend for a quick recovery after participating at practice on Friday. The Jets' next game is on Saturday, followed by a nine-day break. Neal Pionk replaced Morrissey on the top powerplay unit after Morrissey left the game.
After playing only once in a span of eight games, Allen will return to the crease for the second time in the last three games on Saturday. Allen allowed three goals on 27 shots (.889 SV%) in his last outing, a 4-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators. The Canadiens will face off against a Penguins club that defeated them 4-3 last month and is playing on the back end of a back-to-back.
Bertuzzi will likely return to the Maple Leafs' lineup on Saturday against the Winnipeg Jets after missing the previous contest to attend to the birth of his child. Bertuzzi had one point in his previous contest to snap a three-game pointless skid.
Bobrovsky will return to the crease for the Panthers on Friday as they look to extend their two-game winning streak. In his last outing, Bobrovsky saved 31 of 33 shots (.939 SV%) in a 6-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes. Before that, Bobrovsky lost three straight, allowing three or more goals in each, posting an ugly .846 SV%. The Panthers are -132 road favourites against a Pittsburgh Penguins club riding a two-game losing streak.
After taking the reigns on the Penguins' crease for most of December, Nedeljkovic will start on Friday for the first time in six games. Nedeljkovic has been serviceable this season, posting a 2.66 GAA and .916 SV% in 15 games (8-3-2), but allowed three goals on nine shots (.667 SV%) before being pulled in his last outing, a 4-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on January 11th. The Penguins are +116 home underdogs against a Florida Panthers club that has outscored their opposition 10-3 in their last two games (2-0-0).
Shesterkin will return to the crease for the Rangers on Friday evening in a matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. Shesterkin allowed three goals on 22 shots (.864 SV%) in a disappointing 3-2 overtime loss to the bottom-dwelling San Jose Sharks in his last outing. Shesterkin's reputation as an elite goaltender has not held up this season, especially lately, allowing four or more goals in four of his last nine games (4-4-1), posting an ugly .870 SV%. That said, the Rangers are -155 home favourites against a Golden Knights club with points in five straight (4-0-1).
After taking the reigns on the Penguins' crease for most of December, Nedeljkovic will likely start on Friday for the first time in six games. Nedeljkovic has been serviceable this season, posting a 2.66 GAA and .916 SV% in 15 games (8-3-2), but allowed three goals on nine shots (.667 SV%) before being pulled in his last outing, a 4-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on January 11th. The Penguins are +116 home underdogs against a Florida Panthers club that has outscored their opposition 10-3 in their last two games (2-0-0).
Johnston will take the place of Bo Groulx, who will be a healthy scratch. Johnston is yet to score a goal in 34 games this season.
Groulx will be the odd-man out on Thursday as Ross Johnston draws back in. Groulx is yet to register a goal in 27 games this season.
Hagg will take the place of the injured Ilya Lyubushkin (upper-body). Hagg will skate with rookie Olen Zellweger on the Ducks' third pair.
The Ducks announced Lyubushkin's absence less than 15 minutes before puck drop, adding that he is day-to-day with the injury. Robert Hagg will draw into the lineup in his place.
The Ducks will turn to Gibson for the 30th time this season when they travel to Dallas on Thursday. Gibson was solid his last time out, stopping 28 of the 30 shots he faced enroute to a 4-2 victory over the Sabres on Tuesday. The effort helped raise his SV% to an even .900 on the year. He'll draw a much tougher assignment on Thursday, however, and may have a hard time avoiding a league-leading 20th loss of the season with the Ducks being +260 underdogs in Dallas.
Smith will retake his place on the Stars' fourth line as Ty Dellandrea will sit. Smith has five goals and three assists in 43 games this season.
Dellandrea will be the odd-man out on Thursday as Craig Smith draws back into the lineup. Dellandrea has one goal and two assists in 21 games this season.
Dowling will make his Devils' debut on Thursday, having not appeared in the NHL since playing 22 games with Vancouver in the 2021-22 season. Maxwell Willman will sit in his place.
