Cholowski has 17 assists, 12 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 35 games with Bridgeport (AHL) and has been recalled for the first time this season to New York. Cholowski has played in 115 career NHL games, with 10 goals, and 30 points across that span.
Reimer allowed four goals on 37 shots (.892 SV%) for his fourth-straight defeat as he picked up the loss against Los Angeles in his last start. It has been a horrific first half of the season for the 34-year-old veteran, who is 7-13-3, with a 3.26 GAA and .895 SV%. He will face the New Jersey Devils, who are on fire yet again with their current four-game winning streak after a 5-2 win over Los Angeles last game.
Blidh had six goals, three assists, 30 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 23 games with the Colorado Eagles (AHL) and has been recalled to the Avalanche Monday. The 27-year-old has yet to pick up a point in nine NHL games so far this season with Colorado, but does have eight SOG and four PIMs.
Pettersson has missed the Penguins' previous two games due to an illness but is expected to draw back into the lineup Monday as they take on Anaheim. The 26-year-old stay-at-home defenseman had been solid prior to his injury, with 11 assists, 52 SOG, 21 PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through 40 games this season.
Gavrikov missed the Blue Jackets' previous two contests due to an upper-body injury but will be a game-time decision Thursday as Columbus takes on Carolina. Gavrikov has two goals, seven assists, 46 SOG, 24 PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 39 games this season.
Korpisalo allowed three goals on 42 shots (.929 SV%) for his second win in three starts as he beat Carolina in his last game. The 28-year-old has been the Blue Jackets' best netminder this season, with his 6-7-1 record, 3.10 GAA and .913 SV%. He takes on the Carolina Hurricanes, who are on an unexpected four-game losing streak after a 5-3 loss to New Jersey last game.
Reimer allowed four goals on 29 shots (.862 SV%) and picked up his sixth loss in seven starts as he was defeated by Boston his last time out. The season has not turned out as planned for the 34-year-old netminder, who is 7-12-3 with a 3.22 GAA and .895 SV%. He will face the Los Angeles Kings, who have won three of their last four games after a 6-3 victory over Edmonton last game.
Gavrikov has two goals, seven assists, 46 SOG, 24 PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 39 games this season but will be forced to miss his first contest Tuesday with an upper-body injury. Adam Boqvist draws back into the lineup as a replacement for Gavrikov.
With Koprisalo unavailable, the Blue Jackets recalled Jet Greaves from Cleveland (AHL) to serve as Elvis Merzlikins' backup in Tampa. It's unclear whether or not Korpisalo will be available for Thursday's home game vs. the Hurricanes.
Pettersson has 11 assists, 47 SOG, 19 PIMs and a +4 plus/minus through 37 games this season but will be a game-time decision Thursday vs. Vegas as he deals with an undisclosed injury. The Penguins should provide an update as the teams heads on the ice for warmups.
