Stauber stopped 29 of 32 shots (.906 SV%) for his first career win in his first career NHL game as he beat St. Louis in his previous start. The 23-year-old takes on the Calgary Flames, who have won their last two games but are still just 18th in the NHL in goals per game (3.13).
Bortuzzo has been out since January 7th due to a lower-body injury but has been activated from the injured reserve Thursday. The 30-year-old is not expected to join the Blues' lineup right away but when he does will be looking to add to the one goal, 19 SOG and 25 PIMs he has amassed across 30 games prior to the injury.
Crouse has not played since January 17th due to an upper-body injury but will likely be back in Arizona's lineup as they take St. Louis Thursday. The 25-year-old is on pace for his best career season to date, with his 16 goals, 11 assists, 82 SOG, and 22 PIMs across 43 games this season.
Vejmelka stopped 35 of 36 shots (.972 SV%) to snap an eight-game losing skid as he beat Vegas in his previous start. The 26-year-old has struggled as of late, which has led to his 12-17-4 record, 3.29 GAA and .904 SV%. He will hope to stay in the win column as he takes on St. Louis, who lost their last two games after a 5-3 defeat to Buffalo Tuesday night.
Valimaki was acquired earlier in the season off waivers from Calgary and has earned himself a 1-year, $1 million contract extension. The 24-year-old has two goals, 10 assists, 41 SOG, 20 PIMs and a -10 plus/minus through 43 games this season.
Carcone had one assist in three games during his most recent call-up, giving him three points (2G / 1A) in nine NHL games this season. Carcone returns to the AHL, where he leads the league with 51 points (20G / 31A) in 32 games this season.
Ingram allowed three goals on 40 shots (.925 SV%) to snap a two-game losing streak as he beat Detroit in his previous start. The 25-year-old Coyotes' backup has struggled all season, with his 3-9-1 record, 3.67 GAA and .892 SV%. He will face the Dallas Stars, who shut out the Los Angeles Kings 4-0 in their last game and are seventh in the NHL in goals per game (3.45).
Vejmelka allowed two goals on 24 shots (.917 SV%) for his seventh straight loss as he was downed by Winnipeg in his previous start. The 26-year-old has come back down to earth as of late, which has led to his 11-16-4 record, 3.33 GAA and .902 SV%. He will take on Washington, who has lost three of their last four games after a 4-2 loss to Minnesota last game.
Yamamoto will be eligible to return on February 7th after being placed on the long-term injured reserve Tuesday with an undisclosed injury. The 24-year-old had four goals, eight assists, 40 SOG and a +7 plus/minus through 31 games prior to the injury.
Ingram allowed two goals on 27 shots (.926 SV%) for his ninth loss in his last ten games as he was defeated by Minnesota in his previous start. The 25-year-old Coyotes' backup has fought the puck all season, with his 2-9-1 record, 3.76 GAA and .889 SV%. He will take on the Detroit Red Wings, who have lost five of their last seven games after a 6-3 defeat to Colorado on Monday.
Stauber has a 6-4-0 record, .896 SV% and 3.06 GAA in 12 games with the Rockford IceHogs (AHL) but has been recalled by the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday. He will replace Alex Stalock, who was placed in concussion protocol for the second time this season on Tuesday.
