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Brandon Bussi, the 27-year-old rookie goalie and feel-good story of the 2025-26 season, has struggled lately, opening the door for Andersen to reclaim the Carolina crease. As such, Andersen has won three straight but has failed to impress, posting subpar numbers of 2.94 GAA and .857 SV%. The 36-year-old veteran goalie has a 2.57 GAA and .879 SV% in five games since returning from the Olympic break (4-1-0). The Hurricanes enter Wednesday's contest as -141 home favourites against a Pittsburgh Penguins team that will welcome Sidney Crosby (lower-body) back from a multi-week absence.

Buhr is an undrafted 23-year-old forward that the Maple Leafs have signed to a one-year, entry-level contract after completing his collegiate hockey career. In 35 games with Union College (ECAC), Buhr scored 36 points (19G / 17A) this season.

Freij was drafted by Winnipeg in the second round of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and is gearing up to make his professional North American debut in the AHL with the Manitoba Moose. The 20-year-old defenseman had 11 points (6G / 5A) this season in 42 games with Timra IK (SweHL).

L'Heureux didn't make his Predators' season debut until after the Olympic break, but has been a lineup regular since, ultimately earning himself a two-year contract extension. The 22-year-old forward is averaging 11:51 time-on-ice, recording one goal and 19 hits in 10 games.

Kempe was a late scratch in Monday's win over the New York Rangers due to a lower-body injury. Kings' Head Coach D. J. Smith indicated that Kempe almost played on Monday, suggesting his return to the lineup is likely near, possibly as soon as Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 29-year-old forward has found instant chemistry since Artemi Panarin joined the team, scoring 12 points (6G / 6A) in 10 games.

Arttu Hyry will head to the press box as a healthy scratch on Wednesday, allowing Bastian to re-enter the lineup against the Colorado Avalanche. The 28-year-old Bastian has been productive lately in a fourth-line role, scoring three goals in his last six games.

Nathan Bastian will re-enter the Stars' lineup on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche, sending Hyry back to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Hyry is averaging 11:33 time-on-ice and has one assist in eight games this season.

Oettinger's only loss in his last 12 outings (11-0-1) came in a 5-4 shootout defeat at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche when he allowed four goals on 29 shots (.862 SV%). The 27-year-old Oettinger will return to the crease on Wednesday, looking to redeem himself in a highly contested rematch against Colorado as the two teams continue their battle for the top seed in the Western Conference. Oettinger has had a down 2025-26 season, but has been excellent since returning from the Olympic break, posting a 1.96 GAA and .922 SV% in six games (5-0-1). Dallas enters Wednesday's matchup as +127 road underdogs against a Colorado team that has been outscored 10-3 in their last two games (0-2-0).

Otto Stenberg will draw back into the Blues' lineup on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames, sending Sundqvist to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 31-year-old Sundqvist is averaging 13:03 time-on-ice, recording 15 points (4G / 11A) in 49 games. He has a -17 plus/minus rating, worst amongst all active forwards on the Blues this season.

Jonathan Drouin will draw back into the Blues' lineup on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames, sending Berggren to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Berggren continues to show glimpses of offensive talent but seemingly struggles to gain the trust of the coaching staff, regularly being a healthy scratch, whether currently under Blues' Head Coach Jim Montgomery, or under Detroit Red Wings' Head Coach Todd McLellan earlier this season. Berggren has seven points (2G / 5A) in his last eight games.

Tyler Tucker will re-enter the Blues' lineup on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames, returning Holl to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 34-year-old Holl had spent the entire 2025-26 season in the AHL until he was acquired by the Blues at the trade deadline. He has since played three games for St. Louis, averaging 14:53 time-on-ice and tallying one assist.

Justin Holl will be a healthy scratch on for St. Louis on Wednesday, allowing Tucker to re-enter the lineup. The 26-year-old Tucker is averaging 14:17 time-on-ice and has 13 points (3G / 10A) through 60 games this season.

Jonatan Berggren will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday, allowing Drouin to make his return against the Calgary Flames. The 30-year-old Drouin has only played two games with St. Louis thus far, scoring one goal, as he continues to get acclimated after being traded two weeks ago.

Oskar Sundqvist will be a healthy scratch for the Blues on Wednesday, allowing Stenberg to re-enter the lineup against the Calgary Flames. The 20-year-old Stenberg is averaging 13:51 time-on-ice, scoring eight points (1G / 7A) through 21 games in his first NHL season.

Johnston has not played in over a week due to a lower-body injury and will remain sidelined for several more weeks, but is hopeful to return before the end of the regular season. The 32-year-old Johnston is averaging 9:45 time-on-ice and has 14 points (3G / 11A) in 62 games this season.

The Blues turned to Jordan Binnington in their previous game, a rare regulation loss, and will revert to Hofer, who has been exceptional in helping the Blues get within reach of a Wild Card spot. The 25-year-old Hofer was outstanding in his most recent outing, saving 36 of 37 shots (.947 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime win over the Edmonton Oilers. Since returning from the Olympic break, Hofer is boasting a tremendous 1.64 GAA and .948 SV% in six games (5-0-1). The Blues enter Wednesday's contest as -115 road favourites against a Flames team that is 1-4-0 in their last five games.

Dostal was serviceable in Anaheim's previous game, saving 27 of 30 shots (.900 SV%) in a 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens. The 25-year-old Czech goalie has had some difficulties since returning from the Olympic break, allowing three or more goals in six of eight games, but still boasts an impressive 6-2-0 record despite a less-than-stellar 3.67 GAA and .862 SV%. The Ducks enter Wednesday's contest as -153 home favourites against a Philadelphia Flyers team that has scored three or fewer goals in 10 of their last 11 games (6-3-2).

Terry had three points (1G / 2A) in his return from a three-week absence due to an upper-body injury in Sunday's 4-3 win over Montreal. The 28-year-old forward went on to miss practice on Tuesday for maintenance purposes and was subsequently absent from the team's morning skate on Wednesday, but he will be in the lineup in the evening against the Philadelphia Flyers. Dating back to before his injury, Terry now has 13 points (4G / 9A) in his last nine games.

Wedgewood will need to forget his performance in Monday's embarrassing 7-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, allowing three goals on five shots (.400 SV%), as he returns to the crease on Wednesday in a pivotal Central Division clash with the Dallas Stars. Before Monday's poor outing, the 33-year-old Wedgewood was excelling since returning from the Olympic break, posting an outstanding 1.26 GAA and .954 SV% in five appearances (5-0-0), including saving all 10 shots he faced in a relief performance in a 5-4 shootout win over Dallas two weeks ago. The Avalanche enter Wednesday's contest as -141 home favourites against a Stars team coming off of their first regulation loss in 16 games (14-1-1).

Nyman, a second-round pick of Seattle in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, spent 24 games with the Kraken earlier this season, scoring six points (4G / 2A). That said, the 21-year-old forward has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL, where he has 27 points (18G / 9A) in 29 games with the Coachella Valley Firebirds.