Bogosian played 21:47 in his last outing and recorded one assist but is battling an undisclosed injury and his status for Thursday's game against the Colorado Avalanche is up in the air. If he can play, he will likely skate on the second defensive pair with Jonas Brodin.
Minnesota has won two of their last three and will turn to Gustavsson in the crease on Thursday against the Colorado Avalanche. Gustavsson has been tremendous lately, allowing two or fewer goals in his last five appearances (2-1-1), and posting a tremendous .963 SV%. Minnesota enters action as a +148 road underdog.
Jiricek has split time this season between the Blue Jackets and the Cleveland Monsters (AHL) but has not played an NHL game in a few months. The Czech defender has nine points (1G / 8A) in 36 games with the Blue Jackets this season.
Jiricek was sent down to Cleveland (AHL) earlier in the week but has been recalled on an emergency basis on Tuesday ahead of Columbus' game Thursday vs. the Islanders. The 20-year-old budding superstar has appeared in 36 games for the Blue Jackets this season and has a goal, nine points, 20 PIMs and a -1 plus/minus.
Aube-Kubel played five straight for the Capitals before being a healthy scratch in their last contest but will return to the lineup on Tuesday. The 27-year-old has 16 points (6G / 10A) in 54 games this season.
Trenin will take a seat on Monday as Chris Wagner draws into the Avalanche lineup. It's unclear at this time whether Trenin is simply a healthy scratch or if he's dealing with an undisclosed injury.
Hartman received an unsportsmanlike penalty on Saturday vs. Vegas after he threw his stick in the direction of the refs in frustration and will now face a three-game suspension for his actions. The 29-year-old veteran will be out for Tuesday's game vs. Minnesota, Thursday vs. Colorado and Saturday vs. Winnipeg. He currently has 19 goals and 42 points in 68 games in 2023-24.
Foligno is a surprise scratch on Thursday, with the team not announcing his absence prior to warmups. He has ten goals and 12 assists in 55 games this season.
Eriksson Ek has not played the last five games due to a lower-body injury but will return to the lineup on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. Eriksson Ek has been tremendous for Minnesota this season, scoring 60 points (29G / 31A) in 66 games, only one point shy of his career-high set last season.
Brodin did not play in Minnesota's last game due to a lower-body injury but will return to the lineup on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. Brodin is averaging 23:37 time-on-ice, and his presence on the blueline was sorely missed in a 5-4 loss to the St. Louis Blues.
Despite recording a shutout in his last outing, Minnesota opted to start Marc-Andre Fleury in the following two games, both losses. Minnesota will return to Gustavsson between the pipes on Thursday in a favourable matchup against the San Jose Sharks. Minnesota enters the action as a significant -389 home favourite.
Brodin did not play in Minnesota's last game due to a lower-body injury but appears to be nearing a return to the lineup. Brodin is averaging 23:37 time-on-ice, and his presence on the blueline was sorely missed in a 5-4 loss to the St. Louis Blues.
Eriksson Ek has not played the last five games due to a lower-body injury but appears to be nearing a return to the lineup. Eriksson Ek has been tremendous for Minnesota this season, scoring 60 points (29G / 31A) in 66 games, only one point shy of his career-high set last season.
Peart was a second-round pick of Minnesota in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft and has earned himself a three-year, entry-level contract. The 20-year-old Peart has spent the last three seasons playing collegiate hockey with St. Cloud State and had 11 points (3G / 11A) in 38 games this season.
