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Boqvist will slot in for A.J. Greer, who is being held out of Thursday's game. Boqvist has appeared in 52 games this season, tallying three goals and five assists.

Hellebuyck saved 17 of 19 shots (.895 SV%) in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Chicago Blackhawks, his first win in six outings (1-2-3). The Jets remain nine points out of a Wild Card spot and will need Hellebuyck to showcase the Vezina-calibre goaltending he has displayed in previous seasons if they have any intentions of making a late-season push for the playoffs. The Jets enter Thursday's contest as +172 home underdogs against a Tampa Bay Lightning team that will be desperate for a win after uncharacteristically being outscored 16-7 in their last three games (0-3-0).

Hellebuyck saved 17 of 19 shots (.895 SV%) in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Chicago Blackhawks, his first win in six outings (1-2-3). The Jets remain nine points out of a Wild Card spot and will need Hellebuyck to showcase the Vezina-calibre goaltending he has displayed in previous seasons if they have any intentions of making a late-season push for the playoffs. The Jets enter Thursday's contest as +172 home underdogs against a Tampa Bay Lightning team that will be desperate for a win after uncharacteristically being outscored 16-7 in their last three games (0-3-0).

Brett Pesce (lower body) will not play on Wednesday, allowing Kovacevic to re-enter the lineup. The 31-year-old Kovacevic is averaging 16:43 time-on-ice and has two assists in 13 games this season.

Pesce played 22:04 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Florida Panthers, but will not be available on Wednesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 31-year-old defenseman is averaging 20:18 time-on-ice and has seven points (1G / 6A) in 37 games this season. Johnathan Kovacevic will draw into the lineup as Pesce's replacement.

The Devils have won two straight games with Jacob Markstrom between the pipes and will hope the team's momentum can carry over to Allen when he tends the twine on Wednesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Despite a four-game losing streak (0-4-0), the 35-year-old Allen has played serviceably, posting a 2.85 GAA and .892 SV%. The Devils enter Wednesday's contest as -117 home favourites against a reeling Maple Leafs team that has been outscored 17-7 since returning from the Olympic break (0-3-1).

Rittich had a rough performance in his return from the Olympic break, allowing four goals on 33 shots (.879 SV%), but salvaged a 5-4 victory over the Florida Panthers. He will return to the crease on Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks, looking to break free from a troubling five-game stretch (2-3-0) where he has an ugly 3.56 GAA and .847 SV%.

After tremendous performances while representing Team USA at the Olympics, propelling them to a Gold Medal, Hellebuyck has returned to uncharacteristically subpar performances while representing the Jets this season. That said, he was solid in his most recent outing, saving 31 of 33 shots (.939 SV%) in a 3-2 shootout loss to the San Jose Sharks, which was the first time he has allowed fewer than three goals in seven outings (1-3-3). The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as -154 home favourites against the Chicago Blackhawks, who are coming off an impressive 4-0 win over the Utah Mammoth.

After tremendous performances while representing Team USA at the Olympics, propelling them to a Gold Medal, Hellebuyck has returned to uncharacteristically subpar performances while representing the Jets this season. That said, he was solid in his most recent outing, saving 31 of 33 shots (.939 SV%) in a 3-2 shootout loss to the San Jose Sharks, which was the first time he has allowed fewer than three goals in seven outings (1-3-3). The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as -154 home favourites against the Chicago Blackhawks, who are coming off an impressive 4-0 win over the Utah Mammoth.

Dylan McIlrath will draw into Washington's lineup on Tuesday against the Utah Mammoth, resulting in Chisholm being a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Chisholm had an assist in Washington's previous game, giving him six points (1G / 5A) through 24 games this season.

The Devils drafted Melovsky in the sixth round of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old Czech forward is in his first professional season in North America, where he has 13 points (3G / 10A) through 35 games with the Utica Comets (AHL).

Hellebuyck was tremendous for Team USA at the Olympics, helping them secure the Gold Medal, and was given an extra night off when Winnipeg returned to action on Wednesday. That said, Hellebuyck will likely return to the Jets' crease on Friday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 32-year-old Hellebuyck hopes his recent international success will translate to the NHL level, where he has battled some adversity this season. The three-time Vezina-winning goalie entered the Olympic break allowing three or more goals in five straight games (1-3-1), posting a subpar 3.69 GAA and .879 SV%. The Jets enter Friday's contest as +115 road underdogs against a Ducks team coming off a rollercoaster 6-5 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.