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Lankinen will start Thursday in Florida.

Lankinen stopped 30 of 33 shots (.909 SV%) for his third win in four games as he beat the Florida Panthers in his previous start. The 27-year-old Predators' backup has been enjoying his best season to date, with his 6-5-1 record, 2.70 GAA and .919 SV%. He takes on Florida Panthers, who have won three of their last five games after a 4-1 victory over Tampa Bay last game and are first in the NHL in shots per game (36.7).

Kevin Lankinen
Thatcher Demko has been activated off the injured reserve (groin).

Demko last played on December 1st due to a groin injury and has been activated from the injured reserve and will be a game-time decision Monday as Vancouver takes on Dallas. The 27-year-old was struggling before the injury, with his 3-10-2 record, 3.93 GAA and .883 SV%.

Thatcher Demko
DeBrusk (leg) will return to the Bruins lineup on Saturday.

DeBrusk had missed the Bruins' previous 17 games due to a leg injury but will return to the Bruins' lineup Saturday as they take on the New York Islanders. The 26-year-old was enjoying a fantastic breakout season prior to the injury, with his 16 goals, 14 assists, 109 SOG and +15 plus/minus through 36 games played.

Jake DeBrusk
Lankinen will start Monday vs. the Coyotes.

Lankinen stopped 39 of 40 shots (.975 SV%) for his second-straight win as he beat the Columbus Blue Jackets' handily in his previous start. The 27-year-old Predators' backup has been having his best season to date, with his 5-4-1 record, 2.64 GAA and .924 SV%. He takes on the Arizona Coyotes, who are in the midst of trading star defenseman Jakob Chychrun and have lost their last two games after a 6-5 loss to St. Louis last game.

Kevin Lankinen
Jake DeBrusk was a full participant in Monday's practice (hand) but is doubtful for Tuesday's game.

DeBrusk last played on January 2nd due to a hand injury but was a welcome full participant at Boston's practice Monday morning and is still doubtful to return to the lineup Tuesday vs. Dallas, but should be back Thursday. The 26-year-old had been enjoying somewhat of a breakout campaign, with his 16 goals and 30 points across 36 games prior to the injury.

Jake DeBrusk
Kravtsov will draw into the Rangers lineup on Friday.

Kravtsov last suited up for the Rangers on January 23rd as he was a healthy scratch but finds himself back in New York's lineup as they take on Seattle Friday. The 23-year-old has three goals, three assists, 26 SOG, six PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 27 games played in his second NHL season.

Vitali Kravtsov