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Mrazek struggled in his last game, allowing five goals on 35 shots (.857 SV%), but will likely return to the crease on Wednesday against the Boston Bruins. Despite his recent blip, Mrazek has been solid between the pipes this season, posting a 2.79 GAA and .908 SV% in 18 games (7-10-1). The Blackhawks, losers of three straight, enter Wednesday's contest as +130 home underdogs against a Bruins club riding a two-game winning streak.

Carlsson was on the receiving end of a hit by Tye Kartye of the Seattle Kraken last Monday and exited the game shortly after, playing only 6:28 time-on-ice. Carlsson, in his second NHL season, has 11 points (6G / 5A) in 20 games. He has ben skating on his own and remains day-to-day.

With Alex Lyon (lower body) and Cam Talbot (lower body) both sidelined, Husso will start in the Red Wings' crease for only the third time this season. The 29-year-old Husso is sporting an ugly 4.90 GAA and .818 SV% in three appearances with the Red Wings (0-2-1), but has been solid at the AHL level, posting a 1.58 GAA and .944 SV% in five appearances (4-0-0) with the Grand Rapids Griffins.

Granlund was a late scratch on Monday, with his absence being announced prior to warmups, and did not play on Wednesday. The 32-year-old Granlund has been excellent since joining the Sharks last season, scoring 84 points (21G / 63A) in 92 combined games.

Mrazek is arguably amid the best season of his career and will return to the crease on Friday. The 32-year-old Mrazek is sporting a 2.63 GAA and .912 SV% in 16 games this season (7-8-1). The last time Mrazek showcased numbers that strong over a full season was in 2018-19 when he posted a 2.39 GAA and .914 SV% in 40 games (23-14-3) with the Carolina Hurricanes. The Blackhawks enter Friday's contest as sizeable +226 road underdogs against the Minnesota Wild.

Granlund was a late scratch on Monday, with his absence being announced prior to warmups, and did not play on Wednesday. Macklin Celebrini centered the Sharks first line in his place. The 32-year-old Granlund has been excellent since joining the Sharks last season, scoring 84 points (21G / 63A) in 92 combined games.

Carlsson was on the receiving end of a hit by Tye Kartye of the Seattle Kraken on Monday and exited the game shortly after, playing only 6:28 time-on-ice. Carlsson, in his second NHL season, has 11 points (6G / 5A) in 20 games.

The Blackhawks have been off since Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Philadelphia Flyers and will roll with Mrazek between the pipes for a third straight game when the team visits the Dallas Stars. Mrazek is having his best season since being a member of the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2020-21 season, posting a 2.68 GAA and .912 SV% in 15 games (6-8-1). That said, the Blackhawks enter Wednesday's contest as sizeable +196 home underdogs against a Dallas Stars team that has already defeated them twice this season.

Granlund was a late scratch on Monday, with his absence not being announced prior to warmups, and he will miss a second straight game. Macklin Celebrini centered the Sharks first line in his place. The 32-year-old Granlund has been excellent since joining the Sharks last season, scoring 84 points (21G / 63A) in 92 combined games.

Kreider did not play on Monday and will miss a second game on Wednesday but is not expected to be out of the lineup for long. The 33-year-old Kreider hasn't been his usual productive self, with only nine points (9G / 0A) in 19 games this season, highlighted by a stretch of only one point (1G / 0A) in his previous six games.

Alex Lyon (undisclosed) tweaked something at morning skate on Wednesday, resulting in the Red Wings recalling Husso to serve as Cam Talbot's backup against the Calgary Flames. The 29-year-old Husso has played two games with the Red Wings this season but has primarily been with the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL), posting a 1.58 GAA and .944 SV% in five appearances (4-0-0).

Hinds was the third-round pick, 76th overall, of the Ducks in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old defenseman has yet to make his NHL debut and has three points (2G / 1A) in 16 games with the San Diego Gulls (AHL) this season.

Kreider did not play on Monday against the St. Louis Blues but is not expected to be out of the lineup for long. The 33-year-old Kreider hasn't been his usual productive self, with only nine points (9G / 0A) in 19 games this season, highlighted by a a stretch of only one point (1G / 0A) in his previous six games.

Carlsson was on the receiving end of a hit by Tye Kartye of the Seattle Kraken on Monday and exited the game shortly after, playing only 6:28 time-on-ice. No update has been provided on Carlsson's status, but more should be known before they hit the ice for their next contest on Wednesday in a rematch against Seattle. Carlsson, in his second NHL season, has 11 points (6G / 5A) in 20 games.

Granlund was a late scratch on Monday, with his absence not being announced prior to warmups. Macklin Celebrini will centre the Sharks first line in his place.

Colangelo will take a seat on Monday when the Ducks host the Kraken. The 36th overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft is pointless in two games so far this season.