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Othmann was injured in a fight in Calgary's previous game and will remain out of the lineup on Friday. The 23-year-old forward is averaging 9:20 time-on-ice, with zero points, seven penalty minutes, and 15 hits in six games.

Cooley was riding a four-game winning streak, arguably amid the best stretch of his career, before suffering a lower-body injury that will force him to miss some time. The 29-year-old Cooley has a 2.69 GAA and .914 SV% in seven games (4-3-0). Dustin Wolf should see most of the action during Cooley's absence, but the team also recalled Arsenii Sergeev from the Calgary Wranglers (AHL).

Eriksson Ek scored in Minnesota's previous game but was banged up and is being reevaluated for an undisclosed injury. The 29-year-old Swedish forward is off to a decent start to the season, with 12 points (5G / 7A) in 15 games. With limited depth at center ice, Minnesota is desperately hoping for a positive prognosis on Eriksson Ek.

Tsyplakov has not played in over two weeks, but will re-enter the lineup on Friday against the Seattle Kraken. The 28-year-old Russian forward has one assist in six games this season.

With Devin Cooley (lower body) expected to miss time, Wolf will have a chance to reestablish himself between the pipes, starting with Friday's game against the Seattle Kraken. Wolf impressed in his rookie season in 2024-25, finishing as the runner-up for the Calder Trophy after posting an impressive 2.64 GAA and .910 SV% in 53 games (29-16-8). That said, he hasn't lived up to those lofty standards since. He has an ugly 4.81 GAA and .839 SV% in six appearances this season (1-4-0). The Flames enter Friday's action as slight -101 home underdogs against a Seattle Kraken team that has won three of their last four (3-1-0).

Tippett has not played in over two weeks due to an upper-body injury, but his return appears imminent after practicing on Friday. The 27-year-old Tippett has just two points (1G / 1A) in nine games. Despite his slow start, the Flyers rely on Tippett for offence and can ill-afford to be without him.

Konecny has not played since October 8th, recovering from a lower-body injury, but appears to be inching closer to a return after practicing in a non-contact jersey. The Flyers have struggled offensively and are eager to welcome back Konecny, their offensive leader for several seasons. The 29-year-old forward has recorded over 60 points in four straight seasons.

Amid team drama, primarily circulating around Dylan Larkin's trade request, the Red Wings have quietly put together a span of impressive hockey, collecting points in seven of their last eight games (5-1-2). Gibson played well in his most recent outing, saving 18 of 19 shots (.947 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. That said, the veteran goalie has had an up-and-down season, posting a 3.15 GAA and .874 SV% in nine games (4-4-1).

Shaw played 59 games for Minnesota in 2022-23, scoring 17 points (7G / 10A), but has seen limited NHL action since. The 27-year-old forward has nine points (3G / 6A) this season in nine games with the Iowa Wild (AHL).

Lambos was the 26th overall pick of Minnesota in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 23-year-old defenseman play one game with Minnesota last season, his NHL debut, but spent most of the season in Iowa (AHL), where he scored 19 points (8G / 11A) in 70 games.

Korpisalo joined the Rangers in the offseason but suffered a lower-body injury before he could make his season debut and has been sidelined since. The 32-year-old Finnish goalie posted a 3.15 GAA and .894 SV% in 31 games last season with the Boston Bruins (14-9-6). Rookie Dylan Garand has led the way between the pipes for the Rangers with Korpisalo sidelined and Igor Shesterkin (lower body) out for the season.

Sergeev made his NHL debut last season, playing one game, but has spent most of his professional career in the AHL. The 23-year-old goalie has a 2.86 GAA and .907 SV% this season six games (4-2-0) with the Wranglers (AHL). His call-up suggest that Devi Cooley (lower body) could miss some time.

Stromgren was drafted 45th overall by the Flames in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, but has yet to make a lasting impact at the NHL level. The 23-year-old made his NHL debut last season, going scoreless in three games. He has 11 points (3G / 8A) this season in 11 games with the Wranglers (AHL).

Jacob Markstrom (upper body) was at Florida's morning skate on Friday, suggesting he is nearing a return, but Schmid will remain between the pipes on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets. Schmid was excellent in his previous outing, also against the Jets, saving 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) in a 5-1 win. The 26-year-old Swiss goalie has a 2.99 GAA and .885 SV% in seven games (4-2-1). The Panthers enter Friday's outing as sizeable -217 home favourites against a struggling Jets team on a seven-game losing streak (0-5-2).

Seminoff made his NHL debut last week, averaging 7:21 time-on-ice while recording zero points and a -2 plus/minus in three games. The 22-year-old was drafted in the sixth round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft (179th overall) and has spent the last three seasons in Texas (AHL). In 72 games in 2025-26, he had 24 goals and 50 points while picking up 24 PIMs.

Pulock only played two shifts in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild, leaving the game with an upper-body injury. The 32-year-old Pulock has one assist, 11 hits, and 23 blocks in 13 games this season.