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Ryan Lomberg will draw back into Calgary's lineup on Thursday, resulting in Hunt being a healthy scratch against the Minnesota Wild. The 30-year-old Hunt has a -2 plus/minus and zero points in two games this season.

Jake Bean will draw back into Calgary's lineup on Thursday against the Minnesota Wild, replacing Pachal, who will be a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Pachal is averaging 13:32 time-on-ice and has three assists in 20 games this season.

Brayden Pachal will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Minnesota Wild, allowing Bean to re-enter the lineup. The 27-year-old Bean is averaging 16:20 time-on-ice and has two points (1G / 1A) in 14 games this season.

Dryden Hunt will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Minnesota Wild, allowing Lomberg to re-enter the lineup. The 24-year-old Lomberg only has one point (0G / 1A) in 24 games this season.

Kaskimaki was a third-round pick, 73rd overall, of the Blues in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old Finnish forward has seven points (4G / 3A) in 16 games with the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) this season and will make his NHL debut with the Blues on Thursday.

Wedgewood is not expected to be out long-term, but will not play on Thursday against the New York Islanders. The Avalanche recalled Trent Miner to serve as Mackenzie Blackwood's backup on Thursday, and he could draw into a game during a back-to-back this weekend if Wedgewood remains sidelined.

Colorado has been alternating goalies in recent weeks, but with Scott Wedgewood (lower body) sidelined, Blackwood's return to the crease on Thursday was seemingly inevitable. The 28-year-old Blackwood has been outstanding lately, posting a 0.50 GAA, .979 SV%, and two shutouts in his last four appearances (4-0-0). He has a 1.84 GAA and .930 SV% in seven games this season (6-0-1). Colorado enters Thursday's contest as -180 road favorites against a New York Islanders team coming off an impressive 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Devin Cooley has led the way for the Flames over the previous few weeks, but he struggled in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Nashville Predators, allowing Wolf the opportunity to re-seize the crease. The 24-year-old Wolf was serviceable in relief of Cooley on Tuesday, saving 11 of 12 shots (.917 SV%), but has struggled this season. He has a 3.16 GAA and .891 SV% in 21 games this season (6-12-2). The Flames enter Thursday's contest as +103 home underdogs against a red-hot Minnesota Wild team that is 8-0-2 in their last 10 games.

With Michael Callahan (undisclosed) added to a growing list of injured players in Boston, Soderstrom will be the most recent AHL call-up to crack the NHL roster. The 24-year-old Soderstrom has 11 points (1G / 10A) in 53 career NHL games, but has not played in the NHL since a three-game stint with the Arizona Coyotes in the 2023-24 season.

Injuries in Vancouver's crease over the past few weeks unexpectedly thrust Tolopilo into the spotlight, posting a 3.56 GAA and .892 SV% in two games (1-1-0). The undrafted 25-year-old goalie returns from the AHL, where he has a 3.35 GAA and .901 SV% in five games (1-3-1) with the Abbotsford Canucks.

Through 24 games this season, the 21-year Pettersson has seen sheltered minutes while predominantly playing on the Canucks' third defensive pair. He was reassigned to Abbotsford (AHL) earlier this week but quickly recalled on Thurdsay.

Nikita Tolopilo was away from Vancouver to tend to the birth of his child, resulting in Petera being recalled, but Patera has since been reassigned to the AHL. The 26-year-old Patera has been recalled numerous last month, but did not impress in his only NHL contest. He has a 2.89 GAA and .899 SV% in six games (2-2-1) with Abbotsford (AHL) this season.

Jarry allowed three goals on 13 shots (.769 SV%) in a one-sided 7-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, but responded in Monday's dominant 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, saving 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%). The 30-year-old Jarry has played well on most nights this season, boasting a 2.57 GAA and .911 SV% in 11 outings (8-2-0). The Penguins enter Thursday's contest as +157 road underdogs against a Lightning team whose seven-game winning streak ended on Tuesday in a 2-1 loss to the New York Islanders.

The Oilers have struggled between the pipes all season, but have only allowed one goal in their last two games (1-1-0) courtesy of Stuart Skinner saving 49 of 50 shots (.980 SV%). Recent success aside, they will turn to Pickard on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. The 33-year-old Pickard was terrific as Edmonton's backup in the previous two seasons, but has not played well in 2025-26, posting an ugly 4.04 GAA and .847 SV% in nine appearances (2-3-2). The Oilers enter Thursday's contest as -194 home favorites against a Kraken team that has scored just three goals in its last three games (0-2-1).

Regenda made his season debut this week, scoring two goals, both on the powerplay, in two games, but has been assigned back to the San Jose Barracuda (AHL). The 25-year-old Slovak forward has seven points (3G / 4A) in 19 games with the San Jose Barracuda (AHL) this season.

Jarry allowed three goals on 13 shots (.769 SV%) in a one-sided 7-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, but responded in Monday's dominant 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, saving 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%). The 30-year-old Jarry has played well on most nights this season, boasting a 2.57 GAA and .911 SV% in 11 outings (8-2-0). The Penguins enter Thursday's contest as +157 road underdogs against a Lightning team whose seven-game winning streak ended on Tuesday in a 2-1 loss to the New York Islanders.

The Bruins have battled through a myriad of key injuries lately, and will hope for stability between the pipes when they turn to Korpisalo on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues. Korpisalo has lost three straight starts, but played well in relief of Jeremy Swayman in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, saving all nine shots he faced in the third period. The 31-year-old Finnish goalie has a troubling 3.52 GAA and .880 SV% in 11 appearances this season (4-6-0). The Bruins enter Thursday's contest as +124 home underdogs against a Blues team that has earned points in three of its last four games (2-1-1).

York exited Wednesday's game in the second period after only 10:37 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury. The 24-year-old York is averaging a career-high 23:31 time-on-ice and is pacing for career-high offensive totals, with 12 points (1G / 11A) through 23 games this season.

The Blues have played better lately, but are coming off a disappointing 4-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, a game where Binnington only survived half of the first period, allowing three goals on five shots (.600 SV%). The 32-year-old Binnington hopes to rebound on Thursday, returning to the crease against a Boston Bruins team that is 3-5-0 in its last eight games. Binnington has a subpar 3.20 GAA and .878 SV% in 18 games this season (6-6-5). The Blues enter Thursday's game against the Bruins as -137 road favorites.