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Bobrovsky had a rough performance in his most recent outing, allowing six goals on 31 shots (.806 SV%), but salvaged an overtime victory in a rollercoaster 7-6 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 37-year-old veteran goalie will hope for a better outing when he returns to the crease on Wednesday, but his recent stretch of play has been concerning, allowing three or more goals in five of his last seven games (3-3-1), posting a 3.40 GAA and .860 SV%. The Panthers enter Wednesday's contest as slight -108 road favorites against a Utah Mammoth team on a two-game losing skid (0-2-0).

Bobrovsky had a rough performance in his most recent outing, allowing six goals on 31 shots (.806 SV%), but salvaged an overtime victory in a rollercoaster 7-6 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 37-year-old veteran goalie will hope for a better outing when he returns to the crease on Wednesday, but his recent stretch of play has been concerning, allowing three or more goals in five of his last seven games (3-3-1), posting a 3.40 GAA and .860 SV%. The Panthers enter Wednesday's contest as slight -108 road favorites against a Utah Mammoth team on a two-game losing skid (0-2-0).

Hellebuyck has not played since November 15th and was given a 4-6 week recovery timeline after undergoing a minor Arthroscopic knee procedure, but appears to be targeting the early end as a return after practicing on Wednesday. The Jets have gone 3-7-1 in 11 games without Hellebuyck and will be eager to regain the services of their three-time Vezina-winning goalie. The 32-year-old Hellebuyck was showcasing a 2.51 GAA and .913 SV% in 14 games (8-6-0) before his injury.

Cihar was drafted 59th overall by the Kings in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft and has earned himself a three-year, entry-level contract. The 18-year-old Czech forward has eight points (4G / 4) in 27 games playing Czechia with Karlovy Vary HC.

With Dakota Mermis (lower body) placed on Injured Reserve, the Maple Leafs have recalled Thrun from the Marlies (AHL). The 24-year-old Thrun was a regular on San Jose's blueline the past two seasons, but has spent the entirety of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL, where he has nine points (3G / 6A) in 19 games with the Marlies.

Rielly is battling an illness, but will be ready to suit up when the Maple Leafs return to action on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. Already battling a myriad of injuries on their blueline, the Maple Leafs would ill-afford to be without their icetime leader, Morgan Rielly. The 31-year-old Rielly is putting together an excellent season, with 22 points (5G / 17A) in 28 games.

Mermis exited Monday's 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning after only 10:34 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old defenseman has one goal in 11 games and will be sidelined for at least a month after being placed on IR on Wednesday.

Fabbri has battled a myriad of injuries in his career, making his return to the NHL this season a challenging one. He signed a PTO with the Charlotte Checkers (AHL) last week, scoring two points (1G / 1A) in three games, and ultimately earned himself a one-year, two-way contract. The 29-year-old Fabbri has 216 points (106G / 110A) in 442 career NHL games, but has only played more than 56 games in a season once in the last decade.

Carlsson has not played since December 2nd, regularly a game-time decision in games since, but could return to the lineup on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 35-year-old Carlsson was putting together an impressive campaign before his injury, with 23 points (6G / 17A) in 26 games.

Chabot has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury on November 22nd, reaggravating an injury that previously kept him out of the lineup for nearly two weeks. Last week, the team revealed he would miss at least 10 more days, which appears to have been an optimistic outline, as he is seemingly no closer to returning to the lineup. The 28-year-old Chabot played 80 games last season, but had played fewer than 70 in his previous four. He has 10 points (2G / 8A) in 18 games this season.

After a subpar start to the season, the Rangers have seemingly turned a corner, with points in seven of their last eight games (5-1-2), and will turn to Shesterkin to tend the twine on Wednesday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 29-year-old Shesterking has been excellent lately, with quality starts in his last seven games (5-1-1), posting a 2.30 GAA and .923 SV%. He has a 2.46 GAA and .913 SV% in 24 games this season (12-9-3). The Rangers enter Wednesday's contest as -135 road favorites against a Blackhawks team that has scored just six goals in its last four games (1-2-1).

Brzustewicz was a third-round pick, 75th overall, of the Vancouver Canucks in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old defenseman played one game with the Flames last season, his only NHL game. He has 12 points (4G / 8A) in 23 games this season with the Calgary Wranglers (AHL). Brayden Pachal will be the odd man out of the lineup to accommodate Brzustewicz's debut.

Hunter Brzustewicz will draw into Calgary's lineup to make his season debut on Wednesday against the Detroit Red Wings, resulting in Pachal returning to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Pachal has been in and out of the lineup lately. He has three assists in 21 games.

Jake Evans (personal) will not play on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, allowing Beck to re-enter the lineup. The 21-year-old Beck has been limited to only two games this season. He has one assist in 15 career games.

Evans is away from the team, tending to personal matters, and will not play tomorrow against the Pittsburgh Penguins, but should be back in the lineup on Saturday against the New York Rangers. The 29-year-old Evans has eight points (4G / 4A) in 29 games this season. Owen Beck will draw into the lineup as Evans' replacement.

Cooley controlled the Flames' crease for the latter part of November, regularly putting together tremendous efforts, but had a poor 12-save performance (.750 SV%) in a 5-1 loss to the Nashville Predators on December 2nd, and has not played since. The 28-year-old Cooley returns to the crease on Wednesday against the Detroit Red Wings, hoping to rediscover the heroic play that earned him an elite 1.66 GAA and .934 SV% in seven November appearances (3-1-1). The Flames enter Wednesday's contest as slight -101 home underdogs against a Detroit Red Wings team with points in five straight games (3-0-2).

Woll has not played since suffering a lower-body injury late in a 5-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. He was given a roughly one-week recovery timeline, which seems to hold true after returning to practice on Wednesday. Dennis Hildeby will likely tend the twine for the Maple Leafs on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks, but Woll will be eligible to return on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers.