Lindgren returns from an undisclosed injury on Wednesday, replacing Cale Fleury in the Kraken lineup. The 28-year-old defenseman is averaging 18:30 time-on-ice and has nine points (2G / 7A) in 57 games this season.
Fleury will take a seat on Wednesday in favour of Ryan Lindgren, who returns from an undisclosed injury. Fleury has one goal and one assist in 18 games this season.
Seattle has snuck their way into a Wild Card spot after a 7-3-0 run, and will turn to Grubauer on Wednesday against the St. Louis Blues. The 34-year-old Grubauer entered the Olympic break on an outstanding run, posting a 1.99 GAA and .933 SV%, but has not been able to recapture that momentum since returning, allowing eight goals on 62 combined shots (.871 SV%) in two games (0-2-0). The Kraken enter the action on Wednesday as -140 home favourites against a Blues team that defeated them 5-1 last week.
Helleson will take a seat on Wednesday along with Jansen Harkins as the Ducks opt to get some fresh legs into the lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Ryan Strome and Frank Vatrano will draw into the lineup in their place.
Harkins will take a seat on Wednesday along with Drew Helleson as the Ducks opt to get some fresh legs into the lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Ryan Strome and Frank Vatrano will draw into the lineup in their place.
Strome will slot in along with Frank Vatrano on Wednesday as the Ducks opt to get some fresh legs into the lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Jansen Harkins and Drew Helleson will draw out of the lineup in their place.
Vatrano has not played since the end of December. The 31-year-old Vatrano has scored over 20 goals in each of his past three seasons, but has struggled to produce in 2025-26, with only six points (3G / 3A) through 38 games.
Frederik Andersen was awarded rare consecutive starts for the Hurricanes, but the team will return to Bussi on Wednesday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 27-year-old rookie goalie had a shaky performance in his most recent outing, but continued his winning ways despite allowing four goals on 28 shots (.857 SV%) in a 5-4 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Bussi has a 2.00 GAA and .911 SV% during an eight-game winning streak. The Hurricanes enter Wednesday's contest as enormous -302 road favourites against a Canucks team that has scored two or fewer goals in nine straight games (1-6-2).
The 34-year-old Kane's name has circulated trade rumours, and with the trade deadline on Friday, he may have played his final game with the Canucks if he is unable to suit up on Wednesday. He has two points (2G / 0A) in his last three games and 27 points (11G / 16A) in 59 outings this season.
The Ducks will unsurprisingly turn to their backup netminder Husso for the tail-end of their back-to-back on Wednesday. Husso's last start came way back on January 26th when he was tagged for five goals on 30 shots in a 7-4 loss in Edmonton. The 30-year-old goaltender has made 11 starts for the Ducks this season, logging a 6-5-1 record and an .882 SV%. Husso and The Ducks enter action on Wednesday at -105 on the money line.
Mangiapane's brief and disappointing career as an Oiler comes to an abrupt end on Wednesday, with the Oilers shipping him and a first-round draft pick out in exchange for forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach. Mangiapane just couldn't find his footing in Edmonton after signing a two-year, $7.2-million contract in the off-season. The 29-year-old winger scored just seven times in 52 games and struggled to even hold a place in Edmonton's lineup toward the end of his Oilers tenure. Luckily for Mangiapane, he should be afforded plenty of ice time and opportunity to rediscover his game on a young and upcoming Chicago team.
A second-round pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, Dach made his NHL debut in 2025, registering five goals and 11 assists across 78 games with the Blackhawks. It's unclear whether Dach will report directly to the Oilers or their AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors.
In Dickinson, the Oilers are gaining an excellent two-way forward who should excel in a shutdown role and finally fill Edmonton's third-line-centre void. A former first-round pick way back in 2013, Dickinson has spent the last four seasons with the Blackhawks, developing into one of the league's more underrated defensive forwards. The Georgetown, Ontario native won't need to worry about obtaining a work visa and could make his Oilers debut as soon as Friday when they host the Hurricanes.
Blankenburg is a somewhat underrated, 27-year-old two-way defenceman who's put up career highs in goals (six) and assists (15) in just 49 games this season. He quarterbacked the Predators second power-play unit at times this season, but it's unclear where exactly he will slot in on the pecking order of an Avalanche blue-line that just recently swapped out Samuel Girard for Brett Kulak.
The 70th overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, Castagna is a junior at Cornell University and is in the midst of a breakout campaign. The 6'2" centreman has racked up 14 goals and 18 assists in 29 games, already surpassing his previous NCAA career highs in both categories. We'll have to wait and see if Castagna opts to return to Cornell for his senior year or turn pro ahead of the 2026-27 season.
After appearing in 70 games for the Mammoth last season, playing time has been hard to come by for Maatta this year. He's played in just 22 games and has zero goals, one assist, and a -5 plus/minus rating to show for it. Luckily for Maatta, there should be plenty of ice time available on a Flames blue-line that's now seen Rasmus Andersson and Mackenzie Weegar depart this season.
After a bit of deliberation, Weegar ultimately decided to wave his no-movement clause and join the Mammoth. A steady two-way defender, Weegar flourished in his first three seasons in Calgary, including a 20-goal campagin back in 2023-24, but the 32-year-old defenceman has struggled at times this season. He's registered just three goals and 18 assists in 60 games while posting a -35 plus/minus rating. A change of scenery might just be what Weegar needs, as he now joins a Utah team that currently holds the Western Conference's first Wild Card spot.
Hill will be back between the pipes for the Golden Knights tonight after getting the night off in favour of Akira Schmid on Tuesday. Hill turned in another disappointing performance in his last start, surrendering five goals on 22 shots in a 5-0 loss in Pittsburgh on Sunday. The 29-year-old has struggled to find any sort of consistency this season, posting an ugly .854 SV% and 3.47 GAA across 14 appearances. Hill and the Golden Knights enter action on Wednesday at +115 on the money line.
The Maple Leafs have come out of the Olympic break on a dreadful four-game losing skid (0-3-1) and will be desperate for a win on Wednesday, turning to Stolarz to tend the twine against the New Jersey Devils. The 32-year-old Stolarz played well in Monday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, saving 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%). He has had disappointing season, but is showing encouraging signs lately, posting a 2.35 GAA and .927 SV% in has last four appearances (1-1-1). The Maple Leafs enter Wednesday's contest as slight +106 road underdogs against a Devils team that had an impressive 5-1 win over the New Jersey Devils last night.
Head coach Sheldon Keefe wasn't lying when he said he wanted to give Markstrom a chance to keep his momentum going, as he tasks the 36-year-old with starting both ends of New Jersey's back-to-back. Markstrom was excellent in last night's start against the Panthers, allowing just a single goal on 21 shots enroute to a 5-1 victory. The Devils enter Wednesday's contest as -117 home favourites against a reeling Maple Leafs team that has been outscored 17-7 since returning from the Olympic break (0-3-1).
