Livingstone had eight goals, 27 assists, 30 PIMs and a +10 plus/minus through 39 games with Minnesota State University - Mankato (NCAA) this season and is expected to now make his Nashville debut Thursday vs. Carolina. The 23-year-old defenseman was an undrafted free agent who signed with Nashville last week.
Saros allowed five goals on 26 shots (.808 SV%) for his second loss in three games as he was handed the defeat by the Dallas Stars in his last start. The 27-year-old has been very solid yet again this season for his second-straight 30-win campaign, as he is 30-22-7, with a 2.76 GAA and .916 SV%. He is taking on the Carolina Hurricanes, who have won three-straight contests and are third in the NHL in shots per game (35.0).
Levi allowed two goals on 36 shots (.944 SV%) for his first career loss as he was handed the defeat by the Florida Panthers in his previous start. The 21-year-old has been sensational in his two NHL starts this season, with his 1-1-0 record, 1.98 GAA and .942 SV%. He takes on the Detroit Red Wings, who have won four of their last five games and are 22nd in the NHL in goals per game (2.96).
Bergeron has missed the Bruins' previous two games due to an undisclosed injury and is expected to rejoin Boston's lineup Thursday vs. Toronto. The 37-year-old has 27 goals, 30 assists, 241 SOG, 22 PIMs and a +33 plus/minus through 74 games prior to the injury.
Kuemper allowed five goals on 34 shots (.853 SV%) for his fourth-straight loss as he was pounded by the New York Rangers in his previous start. The 32-year-old has had a somewhat mediocre first season in Washington, producing a 21-25-6 record, 2.79 GAA and .910 SV%. He takes on the Montreal Canadiens, who are in the middle of a four-game losing skid and are 30th in the NHL in shots per game (27.3).
DeAngelo has 11 goals, 31 assists, 174 SOG, 73 PIMs and a -27 plus/minus through 70 games this season but will be a healthy scratch Thursday. The 27-year-old has surpassed the 40+ point mark for the third time in four years this season.
Hintz skated yesterday but was not present at Thursday morning's practice and is considered a game-time decision as he deals with an undisclosed injury. The 26-year-old has 35 goals, 35 assists, 176 SOG, 30 PIMs and a +29 plus/minus through 69 games this season.
Sharangovich was a healthy scratch for the Devils' previous game but will draw back into the lineup Thursday as they take on Columbus. The 24-year-old has 13 goals, 16 assists, 123 SOG, 14 PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through 71 games so far this season.
Hart last played on March 25th due to a lower-body injury and was perfect, stopping 29 of 29 shots for his fourth straight win and second shutout of the season as he blanked Detroit in his last start. The 24-year-old has been one of the Flyers' best players in 2022-23, with his 21-21-10 record, 2.90 GAA and .909 SV%. He will take on the Dallas Stars, who have won three of their last four games and are seventh in the NHL in goals per game (3.43).
Binnington stopped 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) for his third win in four games as he beat the Philadelphia Flyers in his previous start. The 29-year-old has had a horrendous 2022-23 season despite nearing 60 starts, with his 26-25-6 record, 3.36 GAA and .892 SV%. He takes on the New York Rangers, who have won two-straight games after a feisty 6-3 victory over Tampa Bay on Wednesday night.
Oettinger allowed three goals on 30 shots (.900 SV%) to snap a three-game winning streak as he was handed the loss by the Colorado Avalanche in his last start. The 24-year-old has been sensational in his second season as Dallas' starter, with his career-best 33-11-11 record, .917 SV% and 2.47 GAA. He takes on the Philadelphia Flyers, who have lost four straight games and are 29th in the NHL in goals (2.69).
Thompson has only played in one of the Sabres' previous four games and missed Thursday morning's skate, making him a game-time decision vs. Detroit due to an upper-body injury. The 25-year-old old superstar is having an incredible breakout campaign, with his 44 goals, 46 assists, 271 SOG, 35 PIMs and +5 plus/minus through 73 games this season.
Samsonov allowed two goals on 16 shots (.875 SV%) for his third loss in three games as he took the loss to Detroit in his previous game after entering a few minutes into the second period. The 26-year-old has been very solid for the Maple Leafs in his first season in Toronto, with his 25-10-4 record, 2.41 GAA and .915 SV%. He will take on the Boston Bruins, who have won three-straight and 10 of his last 11 games.
Jarry allowed five goals on 37 shots (.865 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he was defeated by the New Jersey Devils in his previous start. The 27-year-old has had a shakey season battling through injuries, with his 22-12-6 record, 2.99 GAA and .908 SV%. He takes on the Minnesota Wild, who have lost two-straight games and are 23rd in the NHL in goals (2.92).
Farrell has a goal, three SOG, and is a -2 plus/minus through four games this season but will be a healthy scratch Tuesday vs. Washington. The 21-year-old was Montreal's 2020 fourth-round pick (124th overall).
Husso was perfect in the Red Wings' previous game, stopping all 24 of 24 shots for his fourth shutout of the season as he blanked the Montreal Canadiens. The 28-year-old has had an up-and-down first season in Detroit, with his 26-19-6 record, 2.96 GAA and .901 SV%. He takes on the Buffalo Sabres, who have won four of their last six games and are third in the NHL in goals per game (3.55).
Sanford had 12 goals, 16 assists, 51 PIMs and a -12 plus/minus through 45 games with Milwaukee (AHL) and has been recalled to Nashville for a second time this season. The 28-year-old returns to Nashville, where he had a goal, two points, 14 SOG, two PIMs and a -4 plus/minus through 11 games earlier this season.
Swayman stopped 21 of 24 shots (.875 SV%) for his fifth-straight win as he beat the Pittsburgh Penguins in his previous start. The 24-year-old has been one of the league's best backups yet again this season, with his 21-6-4 record, 2.24 GAA and .919 SV%. He takes on the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have won three of their last five games and are ninth in the NHL in goals per game (3.39).
Krejci missed the Bruins' previous game due to a lower-body injury and will now be forced to miss his second-straight contest as he sits out Thursday vs. Toronto. The 36-year-old has been one of the league's best comeback stories this season, posting 16 goals, 40 assists, 112 SOG, 20 PIMs and a +23 plus/minus through 70 games prior to the setback.
