Meier will have to wait to make his New Jersey debut after head coach Lindy Ruff announced it was unlikely he would join the lineup Wednesday. The 26-year-old had 31 goals, 52 points and 255 SOG through 57 games with the Sharks prior to being traded.
Allen stopped 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) for his third win in four games as he beat Philadelphia in his previous start. The 32-year-old has struggled all season, with his 13-18-2 record, 3.42 GAA and .895 SV%. He will face the San Jose Sharks, who have lost five of their last six games after a 4-3 shootout loss to Chicago last game.
Hellebuyck allowed five goals on 26 shots (.808 SV%) for his third loss in four games as he was defeated by Colorado in his previous start. The 29-year-old has been great this season for the Jets, with his 26-18-1 record, 2.46 GAA and .923 SV%. He will face the Los Angeles Kings, who have lost three of their last four games despite having the third-best powerplay in the NHL (25.6%).
Evangelista had nine goals, 32 assists, 18 PIMs and a +10 plus/minus through 49 games in his first full season in Milwaukee (AHL) and has been recalled for the first time in his career Tuesday. The 21-year-old is Nashville's 2020, 2nd round pick (42 overall).
Hatakka appeared in nine games with the Sharks a season ago but missed most of this year due to injury. He's spent the entire season in the AHL, picking up two assists in eight games. He'll likely report to Binghamton (AHL).
Meier enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2022, scoring 35 goals with 41 assists (76 points) in 77 games. He carried that over into 2023, picking up 31 goals and 21 assists (52 points) in 57 games while ranking third in the NHL in shots on goal (255). In New Jersey, Meier could slot in on a line with fellow Swiss native Nico Hischier. This solidifies the Devils' top-6, with Meier and Hischier driving one line and Jack Hughes on the other. Meier should also bolster their top power-play unit, which is currently 19th in the NHL (20.5%).
Hellebuyck allowed two goals on 22 shots (.909 SV%) for his second loss in three games as he was defeated by the New York Islanders in his previous start. The 29-year-old is top five in the NHL in all three major categories, with his 26-17-1 record. He will take on the Colorado Avalanche, who have won three of their last four games after a 6-5 comeback victory over Edmonton in their last game five days ago.
Hellebuyck allowed two goals on 22 shots (.909 SV%) for his second loss in three games as he was defeated by the New York Islanders in his previous start. The 29-year-old is top five in the NHL in all three major categories, with his 26-17-1 record. He will take on the Colorado Avalanche, who have won three of their last four games after a 6-5 comeback victory over Edmonton in their last game five days ago.
Allen allowed five goals on 41 shots (.878 SV%) for his first loss in three starts as he was defeated by the Toronto Maple Leafs his last time out. The 32-year-old has struggled all season, with his 12-18-2 record, .894 SV% and 3.47 GAA. He'll take on the Philadelphia Flyers, who have lost five of their last six games after a 4-2 loss to Edmonton last game.
Mantha left the Capitals' previous game Tuesday vs. Detroit after just 8:18 TOI due to an upper-body injury and has been placed on the injured reserve Thursday. The 28-year-old has nine goals, 15 assists, 101 SOG, 29 PIMs and a -7 plus/minus through 54 games prior to the injury.
Hellebuyck amazingly stopped 50 of 51 shots (.980 SV%) for his third win in four starts as he beat the New York Rangers in his previous start. The 29-year-old continues to have the most impressive season he's had in his eight-year career, with his 26-16-1 record, 2.39 GAA and .926 SV%. He will take on the New York Rangers, who have won two of their last three games and have the fifth-best penalty kill in the NHL (82.1%).
Meier missed the Sharks' previous game due to an upper-body injury and will stay out of the lineup Thursday as they take on Nashville. The 26-year-old is San Jose's main trade chip at the moment and is having an incredibly strong season with 31 goals, 21 assists, 255 SOG, -19 plus/minus and 25 PIMs across 57 games prior to the injury.
Mantha left the Capitals' previous game Tuesday vs. Detroit after just 8:18 TOI due to an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day for the time being. The 28-year-old has nine goals, 15 assists, 101 SOG, 29 PIMs and a -7 plus/minus through 54 games prior to the injury.
Hellebuyck amazingly stopped 50 of 51 shots (.980 SV%) for his third win in four starts as he beat the New York Rangers in his previous start. The 29-year-old continues to have the most impressive season he's had in his eight-year career, with his 26-16-1 record, 2.39 GAA and .926 SV%. He will take on the New York Rangers, who have won two of their last three games and have the fifth-best penalty kill in the NHL (82.1%).
Hellebuyck allowed three goals on 28 shots (.893 SV%) and snapped a two-game winning streak as he was beaten by New Jersey in his previous start. The 29-year-old has been one of the league's best netminders this season, with his 25-16-1 record, 2.43 GAA and.924 SV%. He takes on the New York Rangers, who just had a seven-game winning streak snapped with a 3-2 overtime loss to Calgary last game.
Meier is the Sharks' main trade piece coming into the March 3rd deadline and will sit Monday vs. Seattle due to an upper-body injury. The 26-year-old has 31 goals, 52 points, 255 SOG, 25 PIMs and a -19 plus/minus through 57 games with the Sharks this season.
