Rosen has been recalled from Rochester (AHL).
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Pionk (undisclosed) is out vs. Dallas on Friday and is considered week-to-week.
Pionk played a season-low 16:18 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the New York Rangers and will be sidelined week-to-week due to an undisclosed injury. The 29-year-old Pionk was having an impressive season on the Jets' blueline, averaging 22:09 time-on-ice, recording 37 points (9G / 28A) and 109 hits in 66 games.
Goalie Start
Hellebuyck will start vs. Dallas on Friday.
The Jets will turn to Hellebuyck between the pipes on Friday in a heated matchup between the top two teams in the Central Division. As he has against most teams this season, Hellebuyck has been tremendous in two games against the Dallas Stars this season (1-1-0), posting an excellent 1.52 GAA and .952 SV%. The 31-year-old goalie has a 1.99 GAA and .927 SV% in 50 games this season (38-9-3). The Jets enter Friday's contest as -133 home favorites against a Stars team that has scored four or more goals in 10 of their last 11 games (8-2-1).
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Skinner will start in New Jersey on Thursday.
Skinner allowed three goals on 23 shots (.870 SV%) in a disappointing loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Monday, but he will return to the crease on Friday against the New Jersey Devils. The 26-year-old Skinner has a 2.88 GAA and .896 SV% in 44 games this season (22-16-4). The Oilers enter the action on Thursday as -132 road favorites against a Devils team that received crushing news on Thursday, announcing that Dougie Hamilton will be out for the remainder of the season.
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Gregor will dress for San Jose on Thursday vs. Chicago for the first time since his trade.
Carl Grundstrom will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks, accommodating Gregor's insertion into the Sharks' lineup for the first time since being acquired in a trade last week. The 26-year-old Gregor averaged 11:21 time-on-ice and had six points (4G / 2A) in 40 games with the Ottawa Senators this season.
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Gregor (visa issues) is not on the ice for warmups for Tuesday's game against the Predators.
The Sharks acquired Noah Gregor, Zack Ostapchuk, and a 2025 2nd Round Pick from the Senators for Fabian Zetterlund, Tristen Robins, and a 4th Round Pick. Gregor's team debut has been delayed due to immigration issues. The 26-year-old Gregor scored six points (4G / 2A) in 40 games with the Senators this season.
Thrun is week-to-week with an upper-body injury.
Thrun played on Saturday, returning from a four-game absence, but will return to the sidelines week-to-week due to an upper-body injury. The 23-year-old Thrun is averaging 16:54 time-on-ice, recording 10 points (1G / 9A), 55 blocks, and 37 hits in 52 games this season.
Gregor is a game-time decision on Tuesday vs. Nashville as he awaits immigration clearance.
The Sharks acquired Noah Gregor, Zack Ostapchuk, and a 2025 2nd Round Pick from the Senators for Fabian Zetterlund, Tristen Robins, and a 4th Round Pick. Gregor's team debut has been delayed due to immigration issues but could draw into the lineup on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. The 26-year-old Gregor scored six points (4G / 2A) in 40 games with the Senators this season.
Goalie Start
Hellebuyck will start vs. New York on Tuesday.
The Jets have lost four of their last six (2-3-1) and will look to return to consistency with Hellebuyck tending the twine on Tuesday against the New York Rangers. The 31-year-old Hellebuyck has a 2.01 GAA, .926 SV%, and six shutouts in 49 games this season (37-9-3). He has 2.11 GAA and .921 SV% in his last eight games (5-2-1). The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as -189 home favorites against a Rangers squad coming off a disappointing 7-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Namestnikov (concussion) will return vs. New York on Tuesday.
Namestnikov exited Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes after being removed from the contest by a concussion spotter. The 32-year-old Namestnikov is averaging 15:00 time-on-ice and has 30 points (10G / 20A) in 61 games this season.
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Fleury is expected to draw back into Winnipeg's lineup vs. New York on Tuesday.
Logan Stanley will likely be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the New York Rangers, allowing Fleury to re-enter the lineup. The 28-year-old Fleury is averaging 16:31 time-on-ice and has six points (0G / 6A) in 31 games this season.
Thrun is expected to be out for a while with an upper-body injury.
Thrun played on Saturday, returning from a four-game absence, but will return to the sidelines indefinitely due to an upper-body injury. The 23-year-old Thrun is averaging 16:54 time-on-ice, recording 10 points (1G / 9A), 55 blocks, and 37 hits in 52 games this season.
Namestnikov (concussion) is expected to be okay after leaving Sunday's game vs. Carolina.
Namestnikov exited Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes after being removed from the contest by a concussion spotter. The 32-year-old Namestnikov is averaging 15:00 time-on-ice and has 30 points (10G / 20A) in 61 games this season.
Goalie Start
Skinner will start in Buffalo on Monday.
The Oilers have won two straight and will roll with Skinner between the pipes on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres. Skinner allowed four goals on 25 shots (.840 SV%) on Saturday but received ample goal support in a 5-4 win over the Dallas Stars. The 26-year-old Skinner has a 2.87 GAA and .897 SV% in 43 games (22-15-4) this season. The Oilers enter Monday's contest as -179 road favorites against a Sabres team amid a six-game losing skid (0-5-1).
Namestnikov (concussion protocol) exited Sunday's game and will be reevaluated in Winnipeg.
Goalie Start
Hellebuyck will start vs. Carolina on Sunday.
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Rosen will draw into the Sabres lineup on Saturday.
Goalie Start
Skinner will start Saturday vs. the Stars.
The Sabres have recalled Isak Rosen from Rochester (AHL).
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Hellebucyk will start in New Jersey on Friday.
Hellebucyk will make his 48th start of the season when the Jets travel to New Jersey to take on the Devils on Friday. Hellebuyck was saddled with a rare loss in his last outing, allowing three goals on 29 shots in a 3-2 defeat on Long Island. Winnipeg's franchise netminder boats a ridiculous 36-8-3 record on the season to go along with his league-best .926 SV%. Hellebuyck and the Jets enter action on Friday at -125 on the money line.