Utah Mammoth News

Maatta has not played since Dec. 6th due to illness and will be a game-time decision as the Red Wings take on Ottawa Saturday. Maatta has been having a resurgent first season in Detroit, with two goals, 10 points, 20 SOG and a +11 plus/minus through 25 games this season.

Schmidt left Thursday's contest vs. Nashville after just seven shifts and 5:30 TOI due to an upper-body injury and will head to the injured reserve Friday. Schmidt will be forced to miss action for the first time this season after collecting three goals, six points, 37 SOG and a +6 plus/minus through 29 games prior to the injury.

Vejmelka stopped 30 of 33 shots (.909 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he was beaten by San Jose in his previous start. Vejmelka has been one of the Coyotes' lone bright spots, with his 8-8-3 record, 3.07 GAA and .913 SV%. He will face the New York Islanders, who lost in a shootout vs. Boston in their last game, but are ninth in the NHL in goals allowed per game (2.77).

Sergachev will miss his first game of the 2022-23 season as he deals with an undisclosed injury Thursday. The 24-year-old has been enjoying an incredible breakout season, with five goals, 22 assists, 24 PIMs and 48 SOG through 28 games. He currently is on a three-game point streak (1G/3A) and will hope to be back sooner rather than later.

Sergachev will miss his first game of the 2022-23 season as he deals with an undisclosed injury Thursday. The 24-year-old has been enjoying an incredible breakout season, with five goals, 22 assists, 24 PIMs and 48 SOG through 28 games. He currently is on a three-game point streak (1G/3A) and will hope to be back sooner rather than later.

Vanecek allowed four goals on 23 shots (.826 SV%) as he picked up his second overtime loss in three starts with a 5-4 defeat to the New York Rangers. Vanecek has been nearly unbeatable this season, shown by his 12-2-2 record, .912 SV% and 2.39 GAA. He faces the struggling Philadelphia Flyers, who have won only one of their last seven contests.

Vejmelka allowed four goals on 41 shots (.902 SV%) for his second straight win in a victory over Philadelphia in his last start. The 26-year-old has been a star for the Coyotes this season, posting an 8-7-3 record, with a .913 SV% and 3.07 GAA. He takes on the San Jose Sharks who snapped a four-game losing streak with a 6-1 victory over Anaheim in their last game.

Stenlund did not get a chance to dress for the Winnipeg Jets during his last call-up but will head back to Winnipeg from Manitoba (AHL) where he had four goals, 14 points, 26 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus in 19 games prior to his promotion.

Vanecek was pulled in his previous start after allowing four goals on 17 shots (.765 SV%) as he took the no-decision in his worst start of the season vs. the Islanders. The 26-year-old has been exceptional for the Devils in his first season, with a 12-2-1 record, 2.30 GAA and .916 SV%. He will take on the New York Rangers, who have won their last three contests after beating Colorado 2-1 in a shootout in their last game.

Stenlund did not get a chance to dress for the Winnipeg Jets and will head back to Manitoba (AHL) where he had four goals, 14 points, 26 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus in 19 games prior to his promotion.

Stauber was with the Blackhawks as merely a placeholder while Petr Mrazek dealt with his groin injury. Due to that Stauber did not get to make his NHL debut during his time with Chicago and will head back to Rockford (AHL) Monday where he has a 3-2-0 record, 3.34 GAA and .892 SV% in six games between the pipes.

Vanecek was pulled in his previous start after allowing four goals on 17 shots (.765 SV%) as he took the no-decision in his worst start of the season vs. the Islanders. The 26-year-old has been exceptional for the Devils in his first season, with a 12-2-1 record, 2.30 GAA and .916 SV%. He will take on the New York Rangers, who have won their last three contests after beating Colorado 2-1 in a shootout in their last game.

Valimaki will head to the press box as a healthy scratch Friday after getting a goal, five assists and 12 PIMs through 20 games this season.

Vejjmelka allowed three goals on 27 shots (.889 SV%) in his second straight loss in a defeat to Calgary in his last start. The 26-year-old has had a great season to date, with his 6-7-3 record, 3.03 GAA and .912 SV%. He takes on the Boston Bruins, who have won four of their last five games and lead the Atlantic Division.

Vanecek allowed four goals on 24 shots (.833 SV%) as he lost only his second contest in 14 appearances in an overtime loss to Nashville. New Jersey has proven the perfect fit for Vanceck, as shown by his 11-2-1 record, 2.24 GAA and .918 SV%. He draws a great matchup in Chicago, who have lost nine of their last ten games.

Vanecek allowed four goals on 24 shots (.833 SV%) as he lost only his second contest in 14 appearances in an overtime loss to Nashville. New Jersey has proven the perfect fit for Vanceck as shown by his 11-2-1 record, 2.24 GAA and .918 SV%. He draws a great matchup in Chicago who have lost nine of their last ten games.