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Fisker-Molgaard will dress in place of Jaden Schwartz, who was a late scratch due to a lower-body injury. Fisker-Molgaard has zero goals and one assist in two career NHL games.

Schwartz was a surprise scratch on Wednesday, with the Kraken not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Oscar Fisker-Molgaard will dress in his place.

Fabbri will fill the lineup spot previously occupied by Nick Bjugstad, who was traded to the Devils on Wednesday afternoon. Fabbri has one goal and three assists in 14 games this season.

It's unclear whether Berggren is dealing with an undisclosed injury or if he's simply a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old winger has seven goals and seven assists in 35 games this season split between the Blues and Red Wings.

Kessel will slot in on Wednesday as the Blues are opting to dress an extra defenceman. Kessel has two goals and one assist in 21 games this season.

Kuemper will face the Kraken on Wednesday, in what will likely be his final start before heading off to represent Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The 35-year-old netminder secured the victory in his last start, stopping 19 of the 21 shots he faced in a 3-2 overtime win in Philadelphia on Saturday. He's got a great chance of staying in the win column on Wednesday as the Kings enter action at -175 on the money line.

After sitting out Tuesday night's game, Daccord will get the start for the tail-end of Seattle's back-to-back on Wednesday. Daccord is on a bit of a heater right now, winning each of his last three starts while posting a .933 SV% in the process. The Kraken will be hoping he is every bit as sharp in Los Angeles on Wednesday, as they enter action at +145 on the money line.

It's unclear when Vilmanis suffered the injury, but he managed to play just 2:35 of ice time before exiting the game for good. Vilmanis caused a stir earlier in the game when he was penalized for an illegal hit to the head of Bruins defenceman Charlie McAvoy. McAvoy left the game but was able to return for the start of the second period.

It's unclear when Dach suffered the injury, but he took just one shift in the second period before exiting the game for good. The 23-year-old forward has three goals and six assists in 51 games this season.

Panarin has not played or practiced since January 26th, being held out of the lineup with the New York Rangers, and as a result the Kings are opting not to rush his team debut for either of their remaining two games before the break. The 34-year-old Panarin had a poor start to the 2025-26 season, with just seven points (2G / 5A) in his first 14 games, but has since returned to his elite form and proven he is still one of the top offensive players in the NHL, scoring 50 points (17G / 33A) in his last 38 games. The trade to Los Angeles was quickly accompanied by a two-year, $11 million contract extension.

Frederic will draw out of the Oilers lineup and serve as a healthy scratch for just the third time this season. The 27-year-old winger has struggled mightily in his first full season in Edmonton, registering just two goals and one assist in 55 games.

Lazar will slot in on Wednesday as the Oilers opt to get some fresh legs into the lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Trent Frederic will draw out of the lineup in his place.

Gibson will get the nod for 37th time this season when the Red Wings travel to Utah on Wednesday. Gibson pitched a shutout in his last start, denying all 21 shots he faced in a 2-0 win in Colorado on Monday. The 13-year-veteran carries a 22-11-2 record and a .905 SV% into Wednesday night's matchup, where the Red Wings enter action at +115 on the money line.

Vejmelka snapped a three-game losing streak (0-3-0) on Monday, saving 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in a 6-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks. The 29-year-old Czech goalie has a stellar 2.30 GAA and .915 SV% in his last 12 games (9-3-0). The Mammoth enter the action on Wednesday as -132 home favourites against a Detroit Red Wings team coming off an impressive 2-0 win over the league-leading Colorado Avalanche.

Kaiser left the game in the first period after Zach Werenski lost his footing and fell onto Kaiser's leg. Kaiser has five goals and seven assists in 56 games this season.

Schaefer will immediately draw into the lineup after being recalled earlier in the day. The 22-year-old, a first-round pick of the Edmonton Oilers in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, has 18 points (6G / 12A) in 21 games with Milwaukee (AHL) this season.

It's unclear at this time whether Wiesblatt is dealing with an undisclosed injury or if he's simply a healthy scratch. Reid Schaefer will take his spot in the lineup.

Barron will take a seat in favour of Nicolas Hague, who returns from a lower-body injury. Barron has zero goals and five assists in 31 games this season.

Hague was a surprise addition to Nashville's lineup on Wednesday with the team not announcing his return prior to warmups. Hague has two goals and nine assists in 41 games this season.

Marchand appears to be a surprise presence in Florida's lineup on Wednesday after taking full part in warmups. The Panthers previously said he was expected to miss Wednesday's game against his former team due to an undisclosed injury. The 37-year-old Marchand has been a key offensive contributor for the Panthers, scoring 50 points (25G / 25A) in 45 games