Gaunce has been a regular in the Blue Jackets' lineup lately, but he will be a healthy scratch after a -2 performance on Tuesday. The 31-year-old Gaunce has six points (2G / 4A) in 25 games this season.
Jeremy Swayman had a rough outing in Tuesday’s 6-2 loss to the Dallas Stars, so he will get the night off on Thursday, with the Bruins turning to Korpisalo. The 31-year-old Korpisalo was solid in his last start, saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, and has strung together several strong performances, boasting a 1.24 GAA and .948 SV% in his last five appearances (3-1-0). The Bruins enter Thursday’s contest as +127 home underdogs against a Golden Knights team whose seven-game winning streak was snapped on Tuesday in a 2-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.
Montembeault had a rough performance in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 34 shots (.853 SV%), but managed to salvage a 6-5 overtime victory. The 29-year-old Montembeault has yet to lose in regulation since returning from a multi-week conditioning stint with the Laval Rocket (AHL), posting a 2.98 GAA and .906 SV% in five games (4-0-1). The Canadiens enter Thursday's contest as -118 home favorites against a Buffalo Sabres team that is coming off a 5-3 win over the Nashville Predators.
Greaves had a heavy workload before Rick Bowness took over as the Blue Jackets' Head Coach and seemingly took a liking to Elvis Merzlikins, but he will return to the crease on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. Despite the lack of action lately, the 24-year-old Greaves has been solid the past few weeks, posting a 2.54 GAA and .915 SV% in his last 11 games (6-4-1). The Blue Jackets enter Thursday's game as +106 home underdogs against a Dallas Stars team coming off a 6-2 win over the Boston Bruins.
Halliday made his NHL debut earlier this season, recording six points (0G / 6A) in 18 games, but has split time with Belleville (AHL). The 23-year-old Halliday was drafted in the fourth round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.
Harris has not played since suffering an ankle injury in late October and subsequently undergoing surgery. The 25-year-old defenseman was averaging 15:38 time-on-ice and had two points (1G / 1A) in five games before his injury.
Wilson has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on January 3rd, but will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Canucks. The 31-year-old Wilson is having a career season, with 42 points (22G / 20A) in 41 games. Even with his uptick in offense, he remains a hard-hitting presence on the ice, accompanying Matthew Knies (TOR) as the only players in the league with over 40 points and 100 hits (110).
St. Ivany will slot in for the injured Kris Letang (upper-body). He will skate alongside Ryan Shea on Pittsburgh's second pairing.
Grubauer has been excellent in recent weeks, his most consistent stint as a member of the Kraken, but he is coming off a performance where he allowed five goals on 30 shots (.833 SV%) in a 6-3 loss to the Utah Mammoth. Heading into his most recent loss, the 34-year-old Grubauer was sporting an impressive 2.14 GAA and .934 SV% in his previous 10 games (5-3-2). Seattle enters the action on Wednesday with even -105 odds at home against a New York Islanders team that is 6-3-1 in their last 10 games.
Sorokin has a league-leading five shutouts, including two in his last five games (4-1-0), and will return to the crease on Wednesday. Islanders fans were concerned about Sorokin to start the 2025-26 season after posting an ugly 3.74 GAA and .868 SV% in his first seven games (2-4-1), but he has been among the NHL's best goalies since, going 14-7-1 with a dazzling 2.11 GAA and .929 SV%. The Islanders enter Wednesday's contest with even -105 odds on the road against a Seattle Kraken team on a four-game losing streak (0-3-1).
Harkins was a last minute addition to the Ducks lineup on Wednesday, slotting in for Mason McTavish (upper-body). Harkins has three goals and zero assists in 24 games this season.
McTavish was a last-minute scratch on Wednesday after taking full part in warm ups. Jansen Harkins will draw into the lineup in his place.
Huberdeau was a surprise absence on Wednesday, with the Flames not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Martin Pospisil will make his season debut in his place.
It's unfortunate timing for Letang, who recently saw an uptick in ice-time, including deployment on the top powerplay unit, because of an Erik Karlsson (lower body) injury. The veteran defenseman had been productive lately, tallying nine points (1G / 8A) in his last 14 games.
Wedgewood was solid in his most recent outing, returning from an 11-day absence, saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals. That said, solid outings have become the norm for the 33-year-old Wedgewood, who has a 2.33 GAA and .914 SV% in his last nine games (7-2-0). Colorado enters the action on Wednesday as enormous -309 home favorites against an Anaheim Ducks team on a four-game winning streak.
Ekman-Larsson suffered the injury during the first period of Wednesday's game and did not return. The 34-year-old blue-liner is yet to miss a game this season, registering eight goals and 23 assists in 50 games. We should get an update on his status ahead of Toronto's game against the Golden Knights on Friday.
Vejmelka will be looking to continue a personal six-game winning streak when the Flyers come to Utah on Wednesday. The 29-year-old netminder secured his league-leading 23rd victory of the season in his last start, turning away 18 of the 21 shots he faced in a 6-3 win over Kraken on Saturday. He is in a great spot to keep the win streak alive on Wednesday as the Mammoth enter action at -175 on the money line.
Doan was traded to the Buffalo Sabres in the offseason and is having a breakout first season with his new team, earning a seven-year contract extension worth $48.65 million. The 23-year-old forward has 35 points (15G / 20A), 44 hits, and 109 shots in 49 games this season.
Hughes exited Monday's 2-1 win over the Calgary Flames in the second period because of a shoulder injury. He did not play on Tuesday and has now been placed on LTIR, meaning he will miss, at minimum, one month. The 22-year-old Hughes has 26 points (5G / 21A) in 49 games this season. The Devils recalled Colton White from Utica (AHL) in a corresponding move.
With Luke Hughes (shoulder) on LTIR, the Devils have recalled White from Utica (AHL). The 28-year-old White played 23 games with the Devils earlier this season, tallying four assists.
