Leason has five goals, three assists, 45 SOG, eight PIMs and a -19 plus/minus through 50 games this season but will be a healthy scratch Wednesday vs. the New York Islanders. The 23-year-old will be replaced by veteran winger, Jayson Megna.
Gibson allowed five goals on 36 shots (.861 SV%) for his third loss in five games as he was defeated by Nashville in his previous start. The 29-year-old has had a season to forget in 2022-23, with his 14-24-8 record, 3.85 GAA and .903 SV%. He will take on the New York Islanders, who have lost two-straight games and are 23rd in the NHL in goals per game (2.87).
Hayden has 17 goals, 33 points, 58 PIMs and a +10 plus/minus through 47 games with Coachella Valley (AHL) and has been recalled to Seattle for a second time this season. In the 28-year-old's previous showing with the big club this season, he had two goals, and a +2 plus/minus through five games.
Ovechkin missed the Capitals' game Tuesday vs. the New York Rangers with a lower-body injury and will be a game-time decision Wednesday as they take on Buffalo. The veteran winger has 36 goals, 62 points, 258 SOG, 28 PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through 62 games this season.
Binnington allowed four goals on 30 shots (.867 SV%) for his eighth loss in nine games as he was defeated by Vegas in his previous start. The 29-year-old has been having a horrendous season, with his 22-24-5 record, 3.33 GAA and .894 SV%. He will face the Minnesota Wild, who have won six of their last eight games but are 26th in the NHL in goals per game (2.81).
Galchenyuk had 15 goals, 18 assists, 10 PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through 33 games with the Colorado Eagles (AHL) and was recalled to the Avalanche' for a second time this season Wednesday and will draw into the lineup vs. Toronto. The 29-year-old failed to pick up a point across a short four-game showing earlier in the season.
Georgiev allowed four goals on 19 shots (.789 SV%) but still picked up his third victory in four games as he beat Montreal 8-4 his last time between the crease. The 27-year-old has been sensational in his first season in Colorado, with his 29-14-5 record, 2.65 GAA and .917 SV%. He will take on the Toronto Maple Leafs, who are coming off a 4-3 loss to Buffalo last game and are eighth in the NHL in goals per game (3.42).
Luff had seven goals, 16 assists, six PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 25 games with the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) and was recalled to the Red Wings Monday but has been reassigned to the minor Wednesday. The 25-year-old has a goal over seven games played with the Red Wings.
Czarnik has two goals, three points, 14 SOG, and a +4 plus/minus through 15 games this season but has been reassigned to Grand Rapids (AHL) Wednesday. The 30-year-old returns to Grand Rapids, where he has 13 goals, 23 assists, eight PIMs and a -4 plus/minus through 42 games.
Binnington allowed four goals on 30 shots (.867 SV%) for his eighth loss in nine games as he was defeated by Vegas in his previous start. The 29-year-old has been having a horrendous season, with his 22-24-5 record, 3.33 GAA and .894 SV%. He will face the Minnesota Wild, who have won six of their last eight games but are 26th in the NHL in goals per game (2.81).
Samsonov stopped 30 of 33 shots (.909 SV%) for his fourth win in five games as he beat New Jersey in his previous start. The 26-year-old signed a one-year contract in the offseason and has been everything the Maple Leafs' have asked for, with his 23-8-2 record, 2.41 GAA and .915 SV%. He will take on the defending Stanley Cup Champion Colorado Avalanche, who have won three of their last four games after a 8-4 win over Montreal last outing.
Georgiev allowed four goals on 19 shots (.789 SV%) but still picked up his third victory in four games as he beat Montreal 8-4 his last time between the crease. The 27-year-old has been sensational in his first season in Colorado, with his 29-14-5 record, 2.65 GAA and .917 SV%. He will take on the Toronto Maple Leafs, who are coming off a 4-3 loss to Buffalo last game and are eighth in the NHL in goals per game (3.42).
Luukkonen stopped 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) for his third-straight loss as he was beaten by the New York Rangers in his previous start. The 24-year-old rookie netminder has been up-and-down this season, with his 15-10-3 record, 3.54 GAA and .895 SV%. He will face the Washington Capitals, who have lost three of their last four games and are 19th in the NHL in goals per game (3.09).
Khudobin was dealt to the Blackhawks at the Trade Deadline as part of the Max Domi deal and had a 13-4-4 record, 2.89 GAA and .899 SV% with the Texas Stars (AHL) and has been recalled to Chicago Wednesday. He will replace the injured Petr Mrazek, who is dealing with a groin injury.
Samsonov stopped 30 of 33 shots (.909 SV%) for his fourth win in five games as he beat New Jersey in his previous start. The 26-year-old signed a one-year contract in the offseason and has been everything the Maple Leafs' have asked for, with his 23-8-2 record, 2.41 GAA and .915 SV%. He will take on the defending Stanley Cup Champion Colorado Avalanche, who have won three of their last four games after a 8-4 win over Montreal last outing.
The 2020 seventh-round pick will join the Toronto Marlies for the remainder of the season on a professional tryout, so this contract doesn't kick in until 2023-24. Tverberg had 30 points (15G / 15A) in 35 games with the University of Connecticut this season.
Korpisalo stopped 28 of 30 shots (.933 SV%) for his third-straight win as he beat Colorado his last time between the pipes. The 28-year-old has been incredible in his two starts since being traded to Chicago, with his 2-0-0 record, 2.01 GAA and .929 SV%. He will face the New York Islanders, who just snapped a three-game winning streak with a 5-1 loss to Washington last game.
