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Hajek was drafted 37th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, but has spent the past few seasons playing professionally in Czechia after being unable to make a lasting impacting in North America. The 28-year-old Czech forward scored 13 points (6G / 7A) last season for Pardubice HC in Czechia.

With Devin Cooley (lower body) still sidelined, the Flames will continue to lean on Wolf. Wolf had an impressive rookie season in 2024-25, finishing runner-up for the Calder Trophy, but has struggled since. That said, he has strung together some better outings lately, posting a 3.00 GAA and .892 SV% in his last five games. The Flames enter Wednesday's game as +116 road underdogs against a Seattle Kraken team that hasn't played since losing 6-2 to the Flames on October 30th.

Ronbjerg has played 82 NHL games, scoring 11 points (3G / 8A), but has been unable to stick at the NHL level. The 27-year-old forward spent most of 2025-26 in the AHL, where he scored 26 points (13G / 13A) in 43 games with Henderson.

Pohlkhamp made his professional debut last season with the San Jose Barracuda (AHL) after completing his collegiate hockey career. The 22-year-old defenseman has yet to play an NHL game and has seven assists this season in 10 games with the Barracuda.

Lambert was drafted 30th overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, but has had trouble being effective at the NHL level. The 22-year-old Finnish forward has one assist in 11 games this season.

Adam Gaudette will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday, allowing Dellandrea to return from a one-game absence. The 26-year-old Dellandrea is averaging 13:25 time-on-ice and has one assist in eight games this season.

Ty Dellandrea will re-enter San Jose's lineup on Wednesday, sending Gaudette to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 30-year-old Gaudette is averaging 10:01 time-on-ice and has zero points in four games this season.

While the Sharks have struggled, going 1-4-0 in their last five, Askarov has showcased some of his best netminding with the team. The 24-year-old Russian goalie saved 20 of 22 shots (.909 SV%) in his most recent game, a 2-1 loss to the Calgary Flames. He has saved 152 of 161 shots (.944 SV%) in his last five outings (2-3-0). The Sharks enter Wednesday's game as +147 road underdogs against a Los Angeles Kings team coming off a 3-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

Kuemper has had an inconsistent start to the 2026-27 season, but remains the only Kings goalie with a win and returns to the crease Wednesday. The 36-year-old goalie struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 22 shots (.773 SV%), but salvaged a 6-5 overtime win over the Ottawa Senators, extending his winning streak to four games. In eight games this season (4-3-1), Kuemper has a 3.65 GAA and .878 SV%. The Kings enter Wednesday's outing as -163 home favourites against a struggling San Jose Sharks team that has scored only five combined goals in its past four games (1-3-0).

Cale Fleury will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday, allowing Ottavainen to re-enter the lineup. The 24-year-old Ottavainen is averaging 11:40 time-on-ice and has one goal in eight games this season.

Ville Ottavainen will draw into Seattle's lineup on Wednesday, sending Fleury to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Fleury is averaging 13:42 time-on-ice and has one assist in six games.

Daccord hasn't played much lately, often taking a backseat to Philipp Grubauer, but he will return to the crease on Wednesday. The 30-year-old Grubauer struggled in his last start, allowing four goals on 35 shots (.886 SV%) in a 5-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild. He has an ugly 3.96 GAA and .880 SV% in seven appearances this season (3-3-0). The Kraken enter Wednesday's game as -128 home favourites against a Calgary Flames team that defeated them 6-2 less than a week ago.

With Bowen Byram (upper body) on IR, the Blackhawks recalled Boucher from Rockford (AHL). The 29-year-old Boucher has never played an NHL game. He has zero points and 13 penalty minutes this season in seven games with Rockford.

Kane exited Chicago's previous game with an undisclosed injury and did not return. The veteran 37-year-old forward has been serviceable in his return to Chicago, scoring nine points (1G / 8A) in 15 games. Assuming he doesn't join the team on their road trip, he will likely at least three games.

Heiskanen was limited to 9:41 of ice time in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Washington Capitals and left with an upper-body injury. While Heiskanen is sidelined, expect Thomas Harley to be the main beneficiary, with deployment on the top power-play unit.