McWard had nine goals, 12 assists, eight PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 39 games with Ohio State University (NCAA) this season and has signed a two-year, entry-level contract Tuesday. The 21-year-old undrafted defenseman will make his NHL debut on Thursday vs. the Chicago Blackhawks.
McWard had nine goals, 12 assists, eight PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 39 games with Ohio State University (NCAA) this season and has signed a two-year, entry-level contract Tuesday. The 21-year-old undrafted defenseman will make his NHL debut on Thursday vs. the Chicago Blackhawks.
Demko allowed three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) for his third-straight loss as he was defeated by the Los Angeles Kings in his previous start. The 27-year-old is on pace to have the worst statistical season of his career, with his 11-14-4 record, .894 SV% and 3.37 GAA. He will take on the Chicago Blackhawks, who just snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over Calgary last game.
Raska had four goals, 11 assists, 121 PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through 53 games with the San Jose Barracuda (AHL) this season and has been recalled with expectations to make his season debut for the San Jose Sharks Thursday. The 21-year-old has previously played in five career NHL games, with seven PIMs and a +1 plus/minus.
Taravainen has missed the Hurricanes' previous four games due to an illness and will be a game-time decision Thursday vs. Nashville. The 28-year-old has 12 goals, 24 assists, 134 SOG, 16 PIMs and a +11 plus/minus through 63 games played prior to the illness.
Grubauer stopped 20 of 21 shots (.952 SV%) for his third win in five games as he beat the Arizona Coyotes in his previous start. The 31-year-old has had yet another rough season in Seattle, as shown by his 15-13-4 record, 2.99 GAA and .890 SV%. He will face the Arizona Coyotes, who are in the middle of an eight-game losing streak and are last in the NHL in shots per game (25.6).
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.
Andersen stopped 21 of 22 shots (.955 SV%) to snap a three-game losing streak as he beat the New York Islanders in his previous start. The 33-year-old has won most nights this year despite his average counting stats, with his 20-9-1 record, 2.42 GAA and .904 SV%. He takes on the Nashville Predators, who have won three of their last five games and are 26th in the NHL in goals per game (2.74).
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.
