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Vanecek has not played in over a month and will make his post-Olympic break return to the crease on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 30-year-old Czech goalie only has one win in his last 11 outings (1-8-2), posting a subpar 3.19 GAA and .876 SV%. He has allowed three or more goals in four of his last five games (1-3-1). The Mammoth enter Thursday's contest as -120 road favourites against a Flyers team on a three-game winning streak.

Foegele struggled with the Los Angeles Kings this season, scoring only nine points (7G / 2A) in 47 games, and hopes a change of scenery can give him a boost. The 29-year-old Foegele is just one season removed from a career-high 46 points (24G / 22A) in 82 games.

With Thursday's pre-deadline acquisition of Michael Bunting from the Nashville Predators, Dallas has sent Hyry to Texas (AHL) to open up a roster spot. The 24-year-old Hyry has spent most of the season in the AHL, where he has 17 points (7G / 10A) in 26 games.

The Stars addressed their pre-deadline need for a depth scorer, acquiring Michael Bunting from the Nashville Predators. Bunting has had success in his career playing alongside high-end talent, notably during his time with Toronto when he played with Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews, and could be poised for a top-line role in Dallas with Wyatt Johnston and Mikko Rantanen, who is currently out with a lower-body injury. The 30-year-old Bunting averaged 14:48 time-on-ice and scored 31 points (13G / 18A) in 61 games with Nashville this season.

Korchinski has spent almost all of 2025-26 in the AHL, where he has 23 points (2G / 21A) in 45 games with Rockford. With Wyatt Kaiser being activated from IR, Korchinski will return to the AHL. He has six goals and 12 assists (18 points) in 94 career NHL games.

After allowing six goals in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the San Jose Sharks, Jakub Dobes will serve as Montreal's backup on Friday, allowing Montembeault to return to the crease for the first time in over a week. The Canadiens have received shaky performances between the pipes regardless of who they turn to, as evident by Montembeault's most recent outing, when he allowed four goals on 26 shots in a 4-3 loss to the New York Islanders. The 29-year-old Montembeault has a 2.96 GAA and .896 SV% in nine games (5-2-2) since returning from a conditioning stint with the Laval Rocket (AHL).

Minnesota has acquired some depth on their blueline as they hope for a deep run in the upcoming postseason. The 38-year-old veteran Petry averaged 14:51 time-on-ice, recording eight points (0G / 8A), 57 blocks, and 59 hits in 58 games with Florida this season.

Woo was a second round pick of the Vancouver Canucks in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, but has yet to make his NHL debut. The 25-year-old defenseman scored eight points (1G / 7A) in 26 games with the Abbotsford Canucks (AHL) this season.

Thompson was a third-round pick of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft that made his made at the NHL level last season, playing a career-high 31 games with the San Jose Sharks and scoring 10 points (4G / 6A). That said, the 23-year-old blueliner has spent the entire 2025-26 season in the AHL, where he scored 12 points (3G / 9A) in 42 games with the San Jose Barracuda.

Ullmark struggled in his previous game, allowing five goals on 37 shots (.865 SV%) in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers, and hopes to redeem himself on Thursday against the Calgary Flames. Despite his blip against Edmonton, the 32-year-old Ullmark has played well since returning from a multi-week leave of absence, posting a 2.37 GAA and .902 SV% in five games (3-0-2). The Senators enter Thursday's contest as -163 road favourites against a Flames team coming off a 6-1 loss to the Dallas Stars.

With John Gibson returning from an upper-body injury, the Red Wings have reassigned Cossa to the AHL. Cossa, the 15th-overall pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, has performed remarkably well at the AHL level this season, registering a 1.99 GAA and .927 SV% in 31 games (24-4-3) with Grand Rapids.

Wilson was a fourth-round pick of the Florida Panthers in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft that has spent most of his career in the AHL. The 34-year-old forward has 16 points (4G / 12A) and 99 penalty minutes in 51 games this season with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL).

Doughty was limited to 15:15 time-on-ice in last Thursday's 8-1 blowout loss to the Edmonton Oilers, exiting the game with a lower-body injury, and has been sidelined for two games since. The 36-year-old Doughty is averaging 22:48 time-on-ice and has 14 points (3G / 11A) in 50 games this season.

Edmonton, one of the NHL's worst defensive teams (3.38 GA/GP), acquired Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday to help them shore up their blueline. In 60 games with Chicago this season, the 32-year-old Murphy averaged 16:34 time-on-ice, recording 13 points (4G / 9A), 62 hits, and 87 blocks. He will make his team debut on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes.

The Blackhawks acquired Mangiapane from the Oilers along with a conditional 2027 first-round pick in exchange for forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach on Wednesday. The 29-year-old Mangiapane had a disappointing campaign with the Oilers and hopes a fresh start with the Blackhawks will serve him well. He scored 14 points (7G / 7A) in 52 games with the Oilers this season.

Quillan has played four games with the Maple Leafs this season, but has spent most of 2025-26 in the AHL. The 24-year-old Quillan has 33 points (12G / 21A) in 38 games this season with the Marlies (AHL).

Kaiser has not played since February 4th, but should make his return from a lower-body injury on Friday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 23-year-old defenseman is averaging 19:10 time-on-ice and has 12 points (5G / 7A) in 57 games this season.

Joseph was unable to secure a regular role with the Blues this season and was placed on waivers last week. He has been placed on waivers again with the intention of terminating his contract. The 29-year-old Joseph averaged 12:41 time-on-ice and had 11 points (2G / 9A) in 39 games with the Blues this season.