Samberg has two goals, six assists, 41 SOG, 12 PIMs and a +6 plus/minus through 49 games so far this season but will be a healthy scratch Wednesday vs. Minnesota. Samberg will be replaced by Logan Stanley in the Jets' lineup.
Stanley has been a healthy scratch for the Jets' previous two games but is expected to draw back into the lineup Wednesday as they take on Minnesota. The 24-year-old towering defensemen has an assist, eight SOG and 19 PIMS across 14 games this season.
Carlson has not played since December 23rd and does not have a timetable for his return. Getting back on the ice on Wednesday was the next step for the 33-year-old, who may not play again this season. Depending on where the Capitals are situated in the playoff race, will likely determine whether or not Carlson suits up again.
Hellebuyck stopped 30 of 35 shots (.857 SV%) for snap a two-game losing skid as he beat Edmonton in his previous start. The 29-year-old has struggled as of late but still is putting together an impressive campaign, with his 27-19-2 record, 2.62 GAA and .919 SV%. He takes on the red-hot Minnesota Wild, who have earned at least a point in 10 straight games and just snapped a four-game winning streak with a 1-0 shootout loss to Calgary last night.
McIlrath had an assist, a SOG, seven PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through six games with the Capitals but has been returned to Hershey (AHL) Wednesday. The 30-year-old returns to the minors where he had 10 assists, and 83 PIMs across 44 games played.
The contract will be two-way in the first season and one-way in the second season. Brisebois has split his 2023 season between the AHL and NHL, picking up one assist in nine games with Vancouver. During his time in the AHL, the 25-year-old has six points (1G / 5A) in 36 games.
Georgiev allowed three goals on 35 shots (.914 SV%) for his second loss in a row as he was defeated by Seattle in overtime in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been sensational in his inaugural season as a full-time starter, with his 26-13-5 record, 2.66 GAA, and .919 SV%. He will face the San Jose Sharks, who snapped a five-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over Winnipeg yesterday in overtime.
Binnington allowed three goals on 37 shots (.919 SV%) for his sixth-straight loss as he was defeated by the Los Angeles Kings in his previous start. The 29-year-old Richmond Hill native is having a season to forget, with his 21-22-5 record, 3.28 GAA, and .895 SV%. He will face the Arizona Coyotes, who have lost three straight and are last in the NHL in shots per game (25.7).
Vasilevskiy allowed six goals on 38 shots (.842 SV%) for his third-straight loss as he was rocked by the Carolina Hurricanes in his last start. The 28-year-old is in contention for leading the NHL in wins for a sixth-straight season with his 28-16-3 record, 2.68 GAA and .915 SV%. He takes on the Philadelphia Flyers, who just snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over Detroit last game.
Raanta stopped 17 of 18 shots (.944 SV%) for his sixth straight win and 12th in 13 games as he beat Arizona in his previous start. The 33-year-old Hurricanes' backup has proven losses to be rare this season with his impressive 16-2-3 record, 2.26 GAA and .909 SV%. He will hope to keep his win streak alive as he takes on the Montreal Canadiens, who have lost three-straight games and are 30th in the NHL in shots per game (27.8).
