The Jets are amid their worst stretch of the season, riding a four-game losing skid, being outscored 17-7. Largely the Vezina-favourite for most of the season, Hellebuyck has been inconsistent lately, allowing three or more goals in three straight games (0-3-0), posting an ugly .862 SV%. The Jets will look to rebound on Thursday as -119 home favourites against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Despite losing his last two starts, the Jets will return to Hellebuyck between the pipes on Tuesday. Hellebuyck has uncharacteristically allowed three or more goals in four of his last seven games (3-4-0), including three on 19 shots (.842 SV%) in his last outing, a 3-0 loss to the Washington Capitals on Sunday. The Jets enter action as +109 home underdogs against the Edmonton Oilers.
Despite losing his last two starts, the Jets will likely return to Hellebuyck between the pipes on Tuesday. Hellebuyck has uncharacteristically allowed three or more goals in four of his last seven games (3-4-0), including three on 19 shots (.842 SV%) in his last outing, a 3-0 loss to the Washington Capitals on Sunday. The Jets enter action as +109 home underdogs against the Edmonton Oilers.
Poulter served as the backup to Kaapo Kahkonen on Sunday but has been reassigned to the Utica Comets (AHL). The 22-year-old Poulter has enjoyed success in his second season with Utica, posting a 2.55 GAA and .911 SV% in 28 games (17-8-1).
Miller will get the chance to face his former team on Thursday as he is set to draw back into the Jets' lineup. Nate Schmidt will sit in his place.
Pionk missed practice on Wednesday due to illness but will be able to play on Thursday in New Jersey. The 28-year-old is yet to miss a game this season and has 25 points (5G/20A) in 68 games played.
Pionk missed practice on Wednesday due to illness and is expected not to suit up on Thursday but still remains a game-time decision. If the 28-year-old is forced to miss Thursday, he will miss his first game of the season after picking up 25 points (5G/20A) in 68 games played.
Pearson will draw back into the Canadiens' lineup after being a healthy scratch in their last outing. The two-time 20-goal scorer has 12 points (5G / 7A) in 48 games this season.
Michael Pezzetta will replace Pearson, who will watch from the press box as a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Edmonton Oilers. Pearson has 12 points (5G / 7A) in 48 games this season.
Logan Stanley will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Samberg to return from a two-game absence. Samberg recorded an assist in his last game while recording 12:22 ice time.
Stanley played the last two games for the Jets but will be replaced by Dylan Samberg on Tuesday against the New York Rangers. The 25-year-old Stanely has two points (1G / 1A) in 16 games this season.
