Silovs stopped 35 of 37 shots (.946 SV%) for his first career win as he beat Philadelphia in his previous start. The 21-year-old has had two very opposite starts for Vancouver, with his 1-1-0 record, 3.54 GAA and .891 SV%. He takes on the St. Louis Blues, who have lost three-straight games and are 20th in the NHL in goals per game (3.04).
Jarry allowed three goals on 31 shots (.903 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he was beaten by the New York Islanders last start. The 27-year-old has been excellent when healthy this season, with his 16-6-5 record, .920 SV% and 2.67 GAA. He will face the Edmonton Oilers, who just snapped a four-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over Philadelphia 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.
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.
Jarry has not played since January 22nd due to an upper-body injury but stopped 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%) in his previous start, an overtime loss vs. New Jersey. The 27-year-old will make a welcome addition back as he has been fantastic this season, with his 16-5-5 record, 2.65 GAA and .921 SV%. He will take on the New York Islanders, who have lost four of their last five games after a 6-2 loss to Boston in their previous game.
Acciari signed a one-year deal ($1.25M) with the Blues in the offseason and has 10 goals and eight assists (18 points) in 54 games this season. Acciari is physical two-way, bottom-6 forward that will help on the penalty kill.
Novak has been a healthy scratch for the Predators' previous two games but will draw back into the lineup Thursday as they take on Boston. The 25-year-old who just signed a one-year extension has four goals, seven assists, 39 SOG, and four PIMs through 20 games this season.
Silovs was 21-9-4 with a .906 SV% and 2.48 GAA with the Abbotsford Canucks (AHL) and will make his NHL debut Wednesday as he takes on the New York Rangers. The 21-year-old Latvian was drafted in round 6 (156 overall) of the 2019 NHL entry draft. He draws a tough first matchup in the Rangers, who are in the midst of a five-game winning streak after a 6-2 victory over Carolina last game.
Silovs has gone 21-9-4 with a 2.48 GAA and .906 SV% in 35 games with Abbotsford (AHL) this season. It's believed that he will serve as Collin Delia's backup on Wednesday, with Spencer Martin heading to the AHL after clearing waivers. Silovs will likely go back to the AHL by the end of the week, making room for Thatcher Demko to return to the Canucks' crease.
Tomasino has 12 goals, 20 assists, 24 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 38 games with Milwaukee (AHL) and has been recalled by Nashville Monday for the first time this season. The 21-year-old has previously played in 76 games last season, with 11 goals and 32 points.
Aho has four goals, nine assists, 70 SOG, 12 PIMs and a +4 plus/minus through 50 games this season but will be a healthy scratch Thursday as the Islanders take on Vancouver. The return of Alexander Romanov (personal) means Aho will head to the press box Thursday.
Novak has four goals, 11 points, 39 SOG and four PIMs across 20 games played this season and has signed a one-year extension worth $800,000. The 25-year-old has been enjoying a solid second NHL season and will be happy to sign after only 47 career games.
Jarry was on the ice for Tuesday's optional morning skate and is getting closer to returning to the Penguins crease. Casey DeSmith will start vs. the Avalanche, and Dustin Tokarski is expected to back up with Jarry still sidelined. Jarry was placed on the IR but can be activated at any time.
