With Tampa Bay playing back-to-back games on Friday and Saturday, Tomkins' call-up from the Syracuse Crunch (AHL) could indicate the team is looking for an option other than Jonas Johansson between the pipes for one of the games. The 30-year-old Tomkins has a 3.12 GAA and .890 SV% in eight games with Syracuse (3-5-0). He posted a 3.33 GAA and .892 SV% in six games with Tampa Bay last season (3-2-1).
Stillman was signed by the Hurricanes in the offseason but has yet to play a game in the 2024-25 season. His last NHL game was in the 2022-23 season as a member of the Buffalo Sabres when he had three points (1G / 2A) in 18 games. He has one point (0G / 1A) in four games with the Chicago Wolves (AHL) this season.
Matt Grzelcyk and Ryan Graves will be healthy scratches on the Penguins blueline on Wednesday night against the Vancouver Canucks, allowing Ryan Shea and Jack St. Ivany to re-enter the lineup. The 27-year-old Shea is averaging 15:59 time-on-ice, recording zero points, nine blocks, and three hits through eight games.
The Penguins, desperate for consistent goaltending, will turn to Jarry between the pipes on Wednesday as they attempt to snap a three-game losing skid where they have been outscored 13-4. The 29-year-old Jarry has struggled immensely this season, partly a byproduct of poor team defense, posting an unsightly 4.41 GAA and .869 SV% in six outings (1-3-1). The Penguins enter the action on Wednesday as +103 home underdogs against a Vancouver Canucks club that defeated the Boston Bruins 2-0 last night.
The Penguins, desperate for consistent goaltending, will likely turn to Jarry between the pipes on Wednesday as they attempt to snap a three-game losing skid where they have been outscored 13-4. The 29-year-old Jarry has struggled immensely this season, partly a byproduct of poor team defense, posting an unsightly 4.41 GAA and .869 SV% in six outings (1-3-1). The Penguins enter the action on Wednesday as +103 home underdogs against a Vancouver Canucks club that defeated the Boston Bruins 2-0 last night.
Stillman was signed by the Hurricanes in the offseason but has yet to play a game in the 2024-25 season. His last NHL game was in the 2022-23 season as a member of the Buffalo Sabres when he had three points (1G / 2A) in 18 games. He has one point (0G / 1A) in four games with the Chicago Wolves (AHL) this season.
Hyman is battling an undisclosed ailment and will miss approximately another week of action after missing the last two games. The 32-year-old Hyman, coming off a career-best 54 goal campaign, has struggled in the 2024-25 campaign, with only eight points (3G / 5A) in eight games.
Zack Bolduc will draw back into the Blues' lineup on Monday, resulting in Joseph being a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Joseph has a -4 plus/minus and four points (2G / 2A) while averaging 12:15 time-on-ice in 15 games this season.
Dickinson has recently been promoted to the top line alongside Connor Bedard and will be a game-time decision on Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 29-year-old Dickinson has seven points (4G / 3A) in 20 games this season.
Jarry has earned his second consecutive start for the first time this season as he hosts Winnipeg in PIttsburgh on Friday. The 29-year-old is coming off his best performance to date vs. Tampa Bay (.914 SV%) in his previous start but has struggled mightily all season with his 1-2-1 record, 4.72 GAA and .863 SV%. He draws the unfortunate task of the Winnipeg Jets, who currently hold the NHL's best record with their 16-3-0 record and lead the NHL in goals per game (4.21).
Brown has played two games with the Oilers this season, registering four blocks and three hits while averaging 11:29 of ice time. The 30-year-old has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL, his first exposure to the league since the 2018-19 season.
Hyman is battling an undisclosed ailment and will miss his first game of the season on Thursday. The 32-year-old Hyman, coming off a career-best 54 goal campaign, has struggled in the 2024-25 campaign, with only eight points (3G / 5A) in eight games. New acquired Kasperi Kapanen, claimed from waivers yesterday, will draw into the lineup to make his Oilers debut.
Kapanen struggled to establish himself with the Blues, in and out of the lineup this season, being limited to only one point (1G / 0A) in 10 games. As a result, he was placed on waivers by the Blues and ultimately claimed by the Oilers. He has 23 points (7G / 16A) in 83 total games with the Blues over the previous two seasons.
Alexandre Texier will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Joseph to return to the lineup. The 27-year-old Joseph had three points (1G / 2A) in his first six games but has only tallied one assist in seven games since.
Originally expected to be a minor injury, the Hurricanes have revealed that Andersen will be sidelined for approximately 8-12 weeks after undergoing a procedure on his knee. Pyotr Kochetkov has filled in admirably in Andersen's absence and should continue to do so with Spencer Martin as his backup.
Brown returns to Bakersfield after playing two games with the Oilers, registering four blocks and three hits while averaging 11:29 of ice time. Brown's demotion could mean Viktor Arvidsson is ready to return from his undisclosed injury.
