Kuhlman last dressed on March 3rd but will draw back into the Jets' lineup Friday as he replaces Saku Maenalanen. The 27-year-old has three goals, four assists, 46 SOG, eight PIMs and a -3 plus/minus through 44 games with both Winnipeg and Seattle.
Maenalenen has four goals, six assists, 57 SOG, 14 PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through 59 games this season but will be a healthy scratch Friday vs. Detroit. He will be replaced by Karson Kuhlman in the Jets' lineup.
Bjornfot has five goals, seven assists, eight PIMs and a +4 plus/minus through 47 games with Ontario (AHL) and has been recalled to Los Angeles Friday. The 21-year-old has an assist and six PIMs through eight games with the Kings already this season.
Ersson was 6-1-0 with a .898 SV% and 3.07 GAA and has been loaned back to Lehigh-Valley (AHL) Friday as Carter Hart (lower-body) is expected to rejoin to the team. The 23-year-old returns to the minors, where he is 21-14-1 with a .904 SV% and 2.70 GAA.
Zohorna had 11 goals, 20 assists, 37 PIMs and a +20 plus/minus through 46 games with the Calgary Wranglers (AHL) and Toronto Marlies (AHL) and has been recalled to the Maple Leafs for the first time this season on emergency conditions. The 26-year-old played in eight games for the Calgary Flames earlier in the season, failing to pick up a point, with three SOG and a -2 plus/minus.
Bjork has three goals, eight assists, 30 SOG, 24 PIMs and a -7 plus/minus through 28 games but has been reassigned to Cleveland (AHL) a day after being called up. The 25-year-old returns to the Monsters, where he had six goals, 13 points, 18 PIMs and a -3 plus/minus.
Kasper had eight goals, 15 assists, 72 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus through 52 games with Rogle BK of the SHL and has been recalled to the Detroit Red Wings late Thursday night. The 18-year-old is Detroit's 2022 first-round pick (eight overall).
Brossoit stopped 27 of 30 shots (.900 SV%) for his second win in three starts as he beat Edmonton in his previous start. The 30-year-old has been excellent in his limited work this season, with his 2-0-2 record, 2.42 GAA and .924 SV%%. He will face the San Jose Sharks, who snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 3-0 win over Winnipeg last game.
Jones allowed one goal on seven shots (.857 SV%) as he picked up the no-decision in a short relief appearance last game vs. Minnesota. The 33-year-old has terrible counting stats, but a fantastic record, shown by his 24-12-3 record, .887 SV% and 3.07 GAA. He takes on the Anaheim Ducks, who have lost five-straight contests and are 31st in the NHL in goals per game (2.53).
Korpisalo allowed two goals on 32 shots (.938 SV%) for his second loss in three starts as he was handed the defeat by Calgary in his last start. The 28-year-old has been sensational since joining the Kings' just before the trade deadline, with his 4-1-1 record, 1.82 GAA and .931 SV%. He will face the Edmonton OIlers, who have won seven of their last eight games and are first in the NHL in goals per game (3.97).
Binnington allowed five goals on 37 shots (.865 SV%) for his second win in three starts as he beat the Vancouver Canucks his last time between the pipes. The 29-year-old has had a horrendous 2022-23 season, with his 24-25-5 record, 3.41 GAA and .891 SV%. He will take on the Chicago Blackhawks, who are in the middle of a six-game losing skid after a 4-1 loss to Dallas last game.
Lindgren missed the Rangers' previous two games due to a shoulder injury and was a full participant in this week's practices but will also be out Thursday vs. New Jersey. The 25-year-old has a goal, 17 assists, 70 SOG, 43 PIMs and a +28 plus/minus through 58 games this season before his injury.
Savard has three goals, 17 assists, 63 SOG, 40 PIMs and a -14 plus/minus through 62 games played but will play Thursday vs. Florida despite being a game-time decision earlier. The 32-year-old is dealing with an undisclosed injury for the time being.
