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Stuart Skinner will start Thursday vs. Philadelphia.

Skinner allowed three goals on 27 shots (.889 SV%) for his first loss in three starts as he was surprisingly defeated by Columbus in his previous start. The 24-year-old Edmonton native was a first time NHL all-star over the weekend, due to his 13-10-3 record, 2.92 GAA and .914 SV%. He takes on the Philadelphia Flyers, who have lost four of their last five games after a 2-1 loss to the New York Islanders last game.

Stuart Skinner
Jonathan Toews will miss Tuesday's game vs. Anaheim due to illness.

Toews has 14 goals, 14 assists, 79 SOG, 37 PIMs and a -24 plus/minus through 46 games this season but will miss the Blackhawks game Tuesday vs. Anaheim due to an illness. Toews will hope to be back in the lineup soon as he is a key trade chip for Chicago as we head closer to the trade deadline.

Jonathan Toews
Gustav Nyquist is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season (shoulder).

Nyquist was placed on the injured reserve on Jan. 28th for a should injury he suffered against Edmonton on Jan. 25th and will now miss the remainder of the 2022-23 season as he recovers. Nyquist will be a UFA in the offseason after scoring 10 goals, 12 assists, 97 SOG and a -11 plus/minus through 48 games prior to the injury.

Gustav Nyquist
Hellebuyck will start Monday vs. the Blues.

Hellebuyck allowed four goals on 30 shots in the Jets' loss to the Flyers on Saturday. Hellebuyck has lost three in a row and five of his last six starts (1-5-0) while posting a .909 SV%. Tonight he will face the Blues, who are on a four-game losing streak and rank 22nd in the NHL in goals per game (3.02). The Jets are massive -225 favourites, so Hellebuyck makes a great start to start the week.

Connor Hellebuyck
Hellebuyck is in the starter's crease at the Jets' morning skate.

Hellebuyck allowed four goals on 30 shots in the Jets' loss to the Flyers on Saturday. Hellebuyck has lost three in a row and five of his last six starts (1-5-0) while posting a .909 SV%. Tonight he will face the Blues, who are on a four-game losing streak and rank 22nd in the NHL in goals per game (3.02). The Jets are massive -225 favourites, so Hellebuyck makes a great start to start the week.

Connor Hellebuyck
Gustav Nyquist is out indefinitely with an upper-body injury.

Nyquist left the Blue Jackets' previous game vs. Edmonton after just 3:33 TOI due to an upper-body injury and will miss a significant amount of time as he is out indefinitely with an upper-body injury. The 33-year-old had 10 goals, 12 assists, 97 SOG, 16 PIMs and a -11 plus/minus through 48 games prior to the injury.

Gustav Nyquist
Hellebuyck will start Thursday vs. the Sabres.

Hellebuyck allowed two goals on 41 shots (.951 SV%) for his third loss in four games as he was beaten by Nashville in his previous start. The 29-year-old is a top candidate for the Vezina Trophy this season, with his 23-13-1 record, 2.38 GAA and .925 SV%. He takes on Buffalo, who have won their last four games after a 5-3 win over St. Louis last time out and are 1st in the entire NHL in goals per game (3.81).

Connor Hellebuyck
Hellebuyck is in the starter's crease at the Jets morning skate.

Hellebuyck allowed two goals on 41 shots (.951 SV%) for his third loss in four games as he was beaten by Nashville in his previous start. The 29-year-old is a top candidate for the Vezina Trophy this season, with his 23-13-1 record, 2.38 GAA and .925 SV%. He takes on Buffalo, who have won their last four games after a 5-3 win over St. Louis last time out and are 1st in the entire NHL in goals per game (3.81).

Connor Hellebuyck
Skinner will start Wednesday vs. the Blue Jackets.

Skinner stopped 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) for his first win in four starts as he beat Vancouver his last time out. The 24-year-old Edmonton native has been solid all season for the Oilers, with his 13-10-2 record, .915 SV% and 2.92 GAA. He takes on the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have lost four of their last five games after a 4-3 overtime loss to Calgary last game.

Stuart Skinner
Connor Hellebuyck will start Tuesday vs. Nashville.

Hellebuyck stopped 25 of 26 shots (.962 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he beat Ottawa in his previous start. The 29-year-old has been one of the league's best goaltenders, with his impressive 23-12-1 record, 2.39 GAA and .924 SV%. He will face the Nashville Predators, who have won three of their last four games after a 5-3 win over Los Angeles last game.

Connor Hellebuyck
Hellebuyck is expected to start Tuesday in Nashville.

Hellebuyck stopped 25 of 26 shots (.962 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he beat Ottawa in his previous start. The 29-year-old has been one of the league's best goaltenders, with his impressive 23-12-1 record, 2.39 GAA and .924 SV%. He will face the Nashville Predators, who have won three of their last four games after a 5-3 win over Los Angeles last game.

Connor Hellebuyck
Isaak Phillips has been returned to Rockford (AHL).

Phillips had a goal, three assists, five PIMs and a -7 plus/minus through 11 games with the Blackhawks but will head back down to Rockford (AHL) Monday after he was reassigned there by Chicago. Phillips was successful in his previous stint in Rockford, with three goals, 14 assists and 32 PIMs in 25 games prior to earning his promotion.

Isaak Phillips