Nyquist left the Blue Jackets' previous game vs. Edmonton after just 3:33 TOI due to an upper-body injury and will miss a significant amount of time as he is out indefinitely with an upper-body injury. The 33-year-old had 10 goals, 12 assists, 97 SOG, 16 PIMs and a -11 plus/minus through 48 games prior to the injury.
Hartman was a healthy scratch in the Wild's previous game but, as expected, will draw back into the Wilds' lineup Saturday as they take on Buffalo. The 28-year-old has five goals, nine assists, 64 SOG, 47 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 25 games played.
Fleury allowed three goals on 38 shots (.921 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he was defeated by the Tampa Bay Lightning in his previous start. The league's second-oldest netminder has shown his age this year, with his .903 SV%, 2.95 GAA and 14-10-3 record. He will take on the Philadelphia Flyers, who have lost three of their last four games after a 4-3 overtime loss to Los Angeles last game.
Hartman has five goals, nine assists, 64 SOG, 47 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus but will be a surprisingly healthy scratch Thursday vs. the Penguins after a few costly turnovers in the Wilds' previous game. The 28-year-old is just a year removed from a 34 goals, 31-assist season in 2021-22.
Fleury allowed five goals on 29 shots (.828 SV%) for his third loss in four starts as he was defeated by Carolina in his previous start. The 38-year-old is having one of the worst season of his 19-year-career, with his 14-9-3 record, 2.94 GAA and .902 SV%. He will face the Tampa Bay Lightning, who have lost their last two games after a 6-3 defeat to Calgary last game but they are fifth in the NHL in goals per game (3.6).
Gustavsson stopped 34 of 36 shots (.944 SV%) for his fourth win in five starts as he beat Washington in his previous time out. The 24-year-old Wild backup has made Minnesota's crease a 50/50 split due to his incredible play, with his 11-6-1 record, 2.16 GAA and .926 SV%. He will hope to continue his hot run of late as he takes on the Florida Panthers, who have won three of their last four games after a 6-2 win over Montreal last game.
Hinostroza had eight assists, 23 SOG and a -2 plus/minus through 19 games this season with Buffalo but has been reassigned to Rochester (AHL) Wednesday after clearing waivers. J.J. Peterka has been recalled in his place.
Shore last played on Dec. 31st and has been loaned to Bakersfield (AHL) for a conditioning stint. Shore can stay with Bakersfield for two weeks before he has to be exposed to waivers. He has three assists, 17 SOG and a +2 plus/minus through 29 games prior to the loan.
Fleury stopped 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) to snap a two-game losing streak as he beat Arizona in his previous start. The 38-year-old struggled early on, but has improved as of late, with his 14-8-3 record, 2.86 GAA and .905 SV%. He will face the Carolina Hurricanes, who lost their last game 3-2 in a shootout to Vancouver but lead the NHL in shots per game (35.7).
Gustavsson stopped 19 of 20 shots (.950 SV%) for his third win in four games as he beat the New York Islanders in his previous start. The Wild's backup netminder has been incredible this season, with his 10-6-1 record, 2.17 GAA and .925 SV%. He takes on the Washington Capitals, who snapped a two-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders last game and are 13th in the NHL in goals per game (3.22).
Hinostroza has eight assists, 23 SOG, six PIMs and a -2 plus/minus rating through 19 games this season but will be a healthy scratch Monday vs. the Panthers. He is replaced in the Sabres' lineup by Zemgus Girgensons.
Boldy was selected No.12 overall in 2019 and has picked up 68 points (27G / 41A) in his first 89 career NHL games with the Wild. Boldy was set to become an RFA at the end of the season but is now signed through the 2029-30 season.
Gustavsson stopped 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) for his first loss in three starts as he was defeated by St. Louis in his previous start. The Wilds' backup netminder has been sensational in his first season in Minnesota, with his 9-6-1 record, 2.25 GAA and .924 SV%. He will face the New York Islanders, who are in the middle of a three-game losing skid but rank sixth in the NHL in goals allowed per game (2.69).
Fleury allowed six goals on 37 shots (.838 SV%) as he was walloped by Buffalo in his previous start. The league's second-oldest netminder has been up and down this season, with his 13-8-2 record, 2.94 GAA and .901 SV%. He will face the New York Islanders, who just snapped a three-game winning streak with a 4-3 overtime loss to New Jersey last game.
