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Vasilevskiy will start against the Maple Leafs on Wednesday.

In a crucial battle for first place in the Atlantic division, Tampa Bay will have Vasilevskiy tending the twine against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Vasilevskiy was sensational in his most recent outing, saving 38 of 39 shots (.974 SV%) in a 5-1 win over the New York Rangers. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy has been other-worldly since the start of 2025, leading the NHL in wins (21), SV% (.930), and shutouts (4), and has the second-best GAA (1.94). Tampa Bay enters Wednesday's contest as -181 home favorites against a Toronto team that lost 3-1 to the Florida Panthers last night.

Andrei Vasilevskiy
Wolf will start in Anaheim on Wednesday.

The Flames are clinging to their hopes for a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference and will turn to Wolf between the pipes on Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks. Wolf was solid in his most recent outing, saving 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks. The 23-year-old rookie netminder has a solid 2.62 GAA and .911 SV% in 49 games this season (26-16-7). The Flames enter Wednesday's contest as -146 road favorites against a Ducks team they defeated 4-1 last week.

Dustin Wolf
Kolosov will start in New York on Wednesday.

The Flyers have won three of four (3-1-0) since Brad Shaw took over head coaching duties and they will turn to Kolosov between the pipes on Wednesday against the New York Rangers. Kolosov has not played an NHL game since allowing four goals on 26 shots (.846 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on January 2nd. The 23-year-old goalie has a 3.45 GAA and .870 SV% in 15 appearances this season (4-8-1). The Flyers enter Wednesday's contest as +171 road underdogs against the Rangers.

Aleksei Kolosov
Kaprizov (lower-body) has been activated from LTIR and is expected to play vs. San Jose.

Kaprizov has not played since late January but recently returned to practice and is expected to draw back into the lineup on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks. Before his injury, the 27-year-old Kaprizov had been outstanding offensively, scoring 52 points (23G / 29A) in 37 games.

Kirill Kaprizov
Abols has been loaned back to Lehigh Valley (AHL).

Abols made his NHL debut this season, scoring five points (2G / 3A) in 22 games with the Flyers, but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The seventh-round pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft has 27 points (12G / 15A) in 44 games with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) this season.

Rodrigo Abols
Turcotte (undisclosed) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday and appears ready to return to Los Angeles' lineup.

Turcotte has not played since March 23rd but appears to nearing an imminent return after practicing with the Kings on Wednedsay. The 24-year-old Turcotte is averaging 11:46 time-on-ice and has a career-high 23 points (8G / 15A) in 64 games this season.

Alex Turcotte
Leason will be a healthy scratch vs. Calgary on Wednesday.

Jansen Harkins will draw back into Anaheim's lineup on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames, sending Leason to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Leason is averaging 13:01 time-on-ice and has 17 points (5G / 12A) in 61 games this season.

Brett Leason
Harkins will draw back into Anaheim's lineup on Wednesday vs. Calgary.

Brett Leason will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames, allowing Harkins to re-enter the lineup. The 27-year-old Harkins is averaging 10:56 time-on-ice and has six points (2G / 4A) in 58 games this season.

Jansen Harkins
Shore has been reassigned to Iowa (AHL).

With Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek returning from prolonged absences due to injuries, Minnesota has reassigned Brendan Gaunce and Devin Shore to the Iowa Wild (AHL). The 30-year-old Shore averaged 8:39 time-on-ice and scored five points (1G / 4A) in 55 games with Minnesota this season.

Devin Shore
Gaunce has been reassigned to Iowa (AHL).

With Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek returning from prolonged absences due to injuries, Minnesota has reassigned Brendan Gaunce and Devin Shore to the Iowa Wild (AHL). The 31-year-old Gaunce averaged 9:42 time-on-ice and scored one point (0G / 1A) in 12 games with Minnesota this season.

Brendan Gaunce
Wolf is in the starter's net at Calgary's morning skate.

The Flames are clinging to their hopes for a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference and will likely turn to Wolf between the pipes on Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks. Wolf was solid in his most recent outing, saving 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks. The 23-year-old rookie netminder has a solid 2.62 GAA and .911 SV% in 49 games this season (26-16-7). The Flames enter Wednesday's contest as -146 road favorites against a Ducks team they defeated 4-1 last week.

Dustin Wolf
Joseph is expected to be a healthy scratch in Edmonton on Wednesday.

Dalibor Dvorsky will draw back into Edmonton's lineup on Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers, sending Joseph to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 28-year-old Joseph is averaging 11:56 time-on-ice and has 13 points (4G / 9A) in 58 games this season.

Mathieu Joseph
Binnington will start in Edmonton on Wednesday.

The Blues' 12-game winning streak ended in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, but they will try to return to the win column on Wednesday with Binnington tending the twine against the Edmonton Oilers. Binnington allowed four goals on 39 shots (.897 SV%) in his most recent outing but received ample goal support and secured a 5-4 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. The 31-year-old netminder has a 2.69 GAA and .902 SV% in 53 games this season (27-21-4). The Blue enter Wednesday's contest as -103 road underdogs against an Oilers team with Connor McDavid (undisclosed), Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed), and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (illness).

Jordan Binnington
Georgiev will start in Minnesota on Wednesday.

The Sharks have lost six straight (0-5-1) and will turn to Georgiev between the pipes on Wednesday against the Minnesota Wild. Georgiev had a forgettable performance in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 11 shots (.636 SV%) in a 5-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken. The 29-year-old goalie has a 3.69 GAA and .873 SV% in 46 appearances this season (15-25-2). The Sharks enter Wednesday's contest as significant +275 road underdogs against a Wild team expected to welcome Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek back into their lineup.

Alexandar Georgiev
Husso is in the starter's crease at Anaheim's morning skate.

On the front end of a back-to-back, the Ducks will likely turn to Husso between the pipes on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames. Husso started one game for the Ducks and played well, saving 36 of 39 shots (.923 SV%) in a 3-2 loss to the Utah Hockey Club on March 12th. That said, Husso has struggled in limited NHL action this season, posting a 3.71 GAA and .874 SV% in 11 appearances (1-6-2). The Ducks enter Wednesday's contest as +131 home underdogs against a Flames team with points in three straight (2-0-1).

Ville Husso

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