The 22-year-old Cardwell made his NHL debut this season and went scoreless in three games with the Sharks. He has one goal and six assists through 13 games with the San Jose Barracuda of the AHL.
Sillinger will return to the lineup after a one-game absence due to an upper-body injury. The 21-year-old Sillinger already has 240 NHL games to his name and has been productive this season, scoring 12 points (3G / 9A) in 20 contests while averaging a career-high 18:06 time-on-ice.
Hronek is among ice time leaders for the Canucks this season, averaging 23:36 time-on-ice. He has nine points (1G / 8A) in 21 games this season. Vincent Desharnais will draw into the Canucks lineup as Hronek's replacement on the blueline.
Filip Hronek (upperbody) will not play on Friday, allowing Desharnais to re-enter the lineup for the Canucks. The 28-year-old Desharnais has played 11 games this season, averaging 14:54 time-on-ice and scoring one point (0G / 1A).
Back to their even goalie rotation, the Capitals will turn to Thompson between the pipes for the fourth time in the last eight games. The 27-year-old Thompson has been excellent for the Capitals this season, posting a 2.44 GAA and .917 SV% in 11 games (9-1-1). The Capitals enter Friday's contest as -143 home favorites against a New York Islanders club in the bottom tier of the league offensively, averaging only 2.56 goals per game.
Kochetkov left last Saturday's game in overtime following a collision with Zach Werenski and has not suited up since, leaving the Hurricanes goaltending duties to Spencer Martin. Martin will tend the twine again on Friday but the 25-year-old Kochetkov could be ready to suit up on Saturday.
Anton Lundell (upper body) will return to the Panthers lineup on Friday, resulting in Gadjovich being a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Gadjovich is averaging 7:15 time-on-ice and has one point (1G / 0A) in 12 games this season.
Jonah Gadjovich will be a healthy scratch on Friday, allowing Lundell to return from a one-game absence. The 23-year-old Lundell has 16 points (7G / 9A) in 22 games this season, pacing for a career-high, but has been held off the scoresheet in seven of his last eight.
Mrazek is arguably amid the best season of his career and will return to the crease on Friday. The 32-year-old Mrazek is sporting a 2.63 GAA and .912 SV% in 16 games this season (7-8-1). The last time Mrazek showcased numbers that strong over a full season was in 2018-19 when he posted a 2.39 GAA and .914 SV% in 40 games (23-14-3) with the Carolina Hurricanes. The Blackhawks enter Friday's contest as sizeable +226 road underdogs against the Minnesota Wild.
Bobrovsky saved 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) in his previous outing, helping the Panthers snap a four-game losing skid in a dominating 5-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 36-year-old Bobrovsky has a 3.05 GAA and .889 SV% through 16 games this season (10-5-1), stats well below his career averages. The Panthers enter the action on Friday afternoon as +139 road underdogs against a Hurricanes club that has scored 14 goals in their previous three games (2-0-1).
With Pyotr Kochetkov (concussion) still sidelined, Martin will return to the crease for the Hurricanes. The 29-year-old Martin has showcased mixed results this season, posting a 3.33 GAA and .856 SV% in seven appearances (3-2-1), but has won two straight. The Hurricanes enter Friday's contest as -154 home favorites against a Florida Panthers club that defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 in their most recent outing, snapping a season-worst four-game losing skid.
Georgiev will return to the crease on Friday after a strong performance in his most recent outing, saving 18 of 19 shots in a 2-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. Colorado has struggled to receive adequate goaltending this season, but Georgiev has significantly improved lately, posting .910 SV% in his last eight appearances (6-1-0). Colorado enters Friday's contest as +114 road underdogs against a Dallas Stars club riding a two-game losing skid.
With Akil Thomas (undisclosed) being placed on Injured Reserve, the Kings have recalled Lee from the Ontario Reign (AHL) on an emergency basis. The 24-year-old Lee has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign with the Kings, scoring two points (0G / 2A) in 15 games.
The Kings have recalled Andre Lee from the Ontario Reign (AHL) in correspondence to Thomas being placed on Injured Reserve. The 24-year-old Thomas has already played a career-high 10 games this season, averaging 11:07 time-on-ice and scoring two points (1G / 1A).
Buchnevich suffered a lower-body injury after falling awkwardly midway through the second period of Wednesday's game and was unable to return. Thankfully for the Blues, the injury should not keep him sidelined for an extended period. The 29-year-old Buchnevich has 15 points (6G / 9A) in 24 games this season.
Chinakhov has been one of the best offensive producers for the Blue Jackets this season but will not play on Friday. The 23-year-old is averaging a career-high 17:01 time-on-ice and has 14 points (7G / 7A) in 21 games this season.
Hintz did not play in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks but will re-enter the lineup on Friday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 28-year-old Hintz, nearly a point-per-game player over the past three seasons, only has 13 points (8G / 5A) in 20 games this season, but has three in his last three (2G / 1A). Logan Stankoven (undisclosed) will exit the stars lineup, making room for Hintz to return.
The Blue Jackets will roll with Merzlikins between the pipes for a fifth straight game. Despite allowing four or more goals in three of his last four, Merzlikins has salvaged a 3-1-0 record. The 30-year-old Latvian netminder has a 3.15 GAA and .890 SV% in 13 games this season (6-5-2). The Blue Jackets enter the action on Friday as slight -108 home favorites against a Calgary Flames club riding a two-game losing skid.
Stankoven is battling an undisclosed ailment and will miss his first game of the season on Friday. The 21-year-old rookie has 15 points (4G / 11A) in 21 games this season. Roope Hintz (undisclosed) will draw back into the lineup for the Stars.
Nils Lundkvist (lower body) will return from an injury and Alex Petrovic will make his season debut for the Stars at Matt Dumba and Brendan Smith will be healthy scratches. The 35-year-old Smith has been serviceable in a limited capacity for the Stars, averaging 13:47 time-on-ice and scoring three points (0G / 3A) in 12 games.
