With Evander Kane returning from an illness, Hoglander will head to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Hoglander is averaging 11:32 time-on-ice and has three points (1G / 2A) in 25 games this season.
Stone has not played since suffering an upper-body injury on March 1st, but he appears to be nearing a return after practicing on Thursday, albeit in a non-contact jersey. For the Golden Knights, Stone's return can't come soon enough, as they have gone 1-5-0 since his injury. The 33-year-old forward has been having a tremendous season, producing at a career-best rate with 60 points (21G / 39A) through 43 games.
Alexander Steeves will draw back into Boston's lineup on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks, sending Eyssimont to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 29-year-old Eyssimont is averaging 10:53 time-on-ice and has 18 points (5G / 10A) in 50 games this season.
Swayman has been outstanding lately and will try to continue his winning ways on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. The 27-year-old Swayman saved 15 of 16 shots (.938 SV%) in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings, extending his four-game streak where he has not allowed more than two goals in a game (3-1-0). The Bruins enter Thursday's contest as -161 home favourites against a Sharks team on a three-game losing streak (0-1-2).
Dries is no stranger to the NHL, with 26 points (16G / 10A) in 122 career games, but he has exclusively played in the AHL the past three seasons. The undrafted 31-year-old forward has 37 points (20G / 17A) in 48 games with the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) this season.
Thomas tallied two assists before leaving Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Islanders in the third period due to an upper-body injury, but he should be ready to suit up when St. Louis returns to action on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 26-year-old Thomas is producing at an impressive rate after starting the 2025-26 season off slowly, scoring 12 points (5G / 7A) during a seven-game point streak.
Hellebuyck has finished every season of his career with a record above .500, but he currently has a 16-17-9 record in a largely disappointing season. That said, the 32-year-old three-time Vezina-winning goalie has returned from his Gold Medal performance with Team USA at the Olympics with some of his most consistent goaltending of the season, posting a stellar 1.99 GAA and .926 SV% in his last five games (3-1-1). The Jets enter Thursday's contest as -148 home favourites against a suddenly surging New York Rangers team that has points in six of their last seven games (4-1-2).
Binnington has only played two games since returning from the Olympic break, taking the back seat to a red-hot Joel Hofer. That said, the two games Binnington has played have been two of his better outings in a mostly disappointing 2025-26 season, going 1-1-0 while saving 53 of 57 shots (.930 SV%). The Blues enter Thursday's contest as significant +242 road underdogs against the Eastern Conference-leading Carolina Hurricanes, who have scored four or more goals in four straight games (3-1-0).
Tolopilo has been serviceable while being placed in a tough position, netminding for a last-place Vancouver Canucks team. The 25-year-old goalie has allowed three or fewer goals in seven consecutive appearances (2-2-2), posting a solid 2.65 GAA and .914 SV%. Still, the Canucks enter Thursday's contest as +134 home underdogs against a Nashville Predators team coming off a 4-2 win over the Seattle Kraken.
Miller has not played since suffering an upper-body injury on March 2nd, but was back at practice in a non-contact jersey on Tuesday. He will not play on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets, but could be an option on Saturday. The Rangers have gone 3-1-0 without Miller, who was picking up production before his injury, scoring 14 points (3G / 11A) in his last 13 games.
Binnington has only played two games since returning from the Olympic break, taking the back seat to a red-hot Joel Hofer. That said, the two games Binnington has played have been two of his better outings in a mostly disappointing 2025-26 season, going 1-1-0 while saving 53 of 57 shots (.930 SV%). The Blues enter Thursday's contest as significant +242 road underdogs against the Eastern Conference-leading Carolina Hurricanes, who have scored four or more goals in four straight games (3-1-0).
Emberson exited Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche after only playing 5:35 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury. The 25-year-old forward is averaging 15:49 time-on-ice and has 12 points (2G / 10A) in 60 games with Edmonton this season.
Newly acquired Colton Dach lasted only 1:35 time-on-ice in his third game with the Oilers on Tuesady, exiting with an undisclosed injury. The 23-year-old forward will not play on Thursday and is being further evaluated. He has one assist in three games with Edmonton.
Jarry has struggled in Edmonton's crease, but will hope to build on momentum from a solid relief effort, saving 11 of 12 shots (.917 SV%) in a 4-3 win over the league-leading Colorado Avalanche. That said, the 30-year-old Jarry's play has been concerning, allowing four or more goals in five straight starts (1-3-0), posting a dreadful 5.31 GAA and .837 SV%. The Oilers enter Thursday's contest as +113 road underdogs against a red-hot Dallas Stars team that has lost only once in its last 13 games (12-0-1).
With Spencer Knights recently returning from an illness, Soderblom has seen a heavier-than-usual workload and will likely return to the crease on Thursday against the Utah Mammoth. The 26-year-old Soderblom was perfect against Utah two weeks ago, saving all 22 shots he faced in a 4-0 win. He has a 2.75 GAA and .890 SV% in three games since the beginning of March (1-1-1). The Blackhawks enter Thursday's contest as sizeable +196 road underdogs against a Mammoth team they have defeated twice in the last two weeks.
Vejmelka had a troubling performance in Tuesday's 5-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild, allowing five goals on 30 shots (.833 SV%). The 29-year-old Czech goalie has a sub. 900 SV% in four of six games since returning from the Olympic break (3-3-0), posting a subpar 3.50 GAA and .871 SV%. The Mammoth enter Thursday's contest as -221 home favourites against a Chicago Blackhawks team that has been trending upwards, collecting at least a point in five straight games (3-0-2).
The Rangers seem to have a firm hold on last place in the Eastern Conference (26-30-8), despite the solid netminding they have received from Igor Shesterkin (20-12-6). The 30-year-old Shesterkin has given his team a chance on most nights and has continued that consistency since returning from the Olympic break, posting a 2.73 GAA and .908 SV% in five games (3-0-2). The Rangers enter Thursday's contest as +133 road underdogs against a Winnipeg Jets team coming off a 4-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
Stastny has been sidelined for nearly 10 days, but he will re-enter the lineup on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. The 26-year-old defenseman is averaging 16:09 time-on-ice and has one goal in 31 games with the Oilers.
Henrique has not played in over a week, but is expected to re-enter the lineup on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. The 36-year-old Henrique is averaging 13:37 time-on-ice and has 10 points (2G / 8A) in 48 games this season.
Steeves has not played in Boston's previous two games, but he will return to the lineup on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. The 26-year-old Steeves is averaging 12:02 time-on-ice and has 16 points (9G / 7A) in 39 games this season.
