Barre-Boulet has been a healthy scratch for the Lightning most of this season but will draw into the lineup for the second time in the past three games on Thursday night. In his last outing, Barre-Boulet played 11:50 time-on-ice, registering one hit.
Samsonov will return to the crease for the Maple Leafs on Thursday night, giving him seven of their last eight starts. Samsonov was excellent on Tuesday night, albeit lightly tested, needing to save only 14 of 15 shots (.933 SV%) in a commanding 4-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues. After being sent down to the Toronto Marlies last month, Samsonov has flipped a switch on his season, allowing three or fewer goals in five of his last six games (5-1-0) while posting a stellar .927 SV%.
Nedeljkovic will start his first game since the All-Star break on Friday evening when the Penguins visit the Minnesota Wild. The 28-year-old Nedeljkovic has only played once in the last seven games for the Penguins but was excellent, saving 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%) in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Florida Panthers. Nedeljkovic was victorious against Minnesota on December 16th, saving 24 of 27 shots (.889 SV%) in a 4-3 win.
Barre-Boulet will be a scratch on Thursday as Lightning head coach Jon Cooper elects to get some fresh legs into the lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Austin Watson will draw into the lineup in place of Barre-Boulet.
Dellandrea was a healthy scratch for the Stars' previous three games but will draw back into the lineup Wednesday vs. Toronto instead of Craig Smith. The 23-year-old former 1st-round pick (13th overall) has struggled to produce throughout the 2023-24 season, with only three points (1G/2A), 17 SOG, 10 PIMs, and a -9 plus/minus through 21 games.
Samsonov saw his three-game winning streak end on Monday, but the Maple Leafs will give him a chance to redeem himself between the pipes on Wednesday. Despite allowing three goals in a 3-2 loss to the New York Islanders on Monday, Samsonov played well and has limited the opposition to three or fewer goals in his last four games (3-1-0), posting a terrific .942 SV%. The Maple Leafs are -125 home favourites against the Dallas Stars, whom they defeated 4-1 earlier this season.
Trouba will return to action on Wednesday after serving a two-game suspension. The veteran blueliner has been a multi-category force for the Rangers this season, highlighted by two points (0G / 2A), 11 shots, and nine hits in his last four games. Zac Jones will be a healthy scratch, allowing Trouba to re-enter the lineup.
Toffoli was a surprise scratch for Tuesday's game, with the team only announcing his absence at the start of warmups. Max Willman will draw into the Devils' lineup to fill the void.
Samsonov will be the Maple Leafs goaltender on Monday night in their first game after the All-Star break. The 26-year-old Samsonov has been tremendous while starting the last three games, allowing two or fewer goals in each, posting a .960 SV% while riding a season-best three-game winning streak. The Maple Leafs are -155 home favourites against a New York Islanders club that has lost three straight but defeated the Maple Leafs 4-3 on January 11th.
Sherwood will be the odd-man out on Monday as Philip Tomasino draws back into the lineup. Sherwood has five goals and six assists in 39 games this season.
With consecutive wins under his belt, Samsonov will start for the third straight game on Saturday. Samsonov has been tremendous in his last two outings, saving 48 of 49 shots (.979 SV%), including a heroic 32-save shutout against the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday. Samsonov's current streak marks the first time he has had consecutive wins since mid-November.
After taking the reigns on the Penguins' crease for most of December, Nedeljkovic will start on Friday for the first time in six games. Nedeljkovic has been serviceable this season, posting a 2.66 GAA and .916 SV% in 15 games (8-3-2), but allowed three goals on nine shots (.667 SV%) before being pulled in his last outing, a 4-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on January 11th. The Penguins are +116 home underdogs against a Florida Panthers club that has outscored their opposition 10-3 in their last two games (2-0-0).
After taking the reigns on the Penguins' crease for most of December, Nedeljkovic will likely start on Friday for the first time in six games. Nedeljkovic has been serviceable this season, posting a 2.66 GAA and .916 SV% in 15 games (8-3-2), but allowed three goals on nine shots (.667 SV%) before being pulled in his last outing, a 4-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on January 11th. The Penguins are +116 home underdogs against a Florida Panthers club that has outscored their opposition 10-3 in their last two games (2-0-0).
Dellandrea will be the odd-man out on Thursday as Craig Smith draws back into the lineup. Dellandrea has one goal and two assists in 21 games this season.
Skinner has not played since January 9th, missing the last five games, but will likely to the lineup on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. On Monday, he was a full participant in practice, including partaking in drills with the top powerplay unit. Before his injury, Skinner was riding a hot streak with eight points (3G / 5A) in his last five games.
