Andersen seemed like he did not want to exit Carolina's previous game after a collision, indicating that he may have been pulled for precautionary reasons by a concussion spotter. This was likely the case, given his full participation at practice on Thursday. The 36-year-old Andersen has a 3.00 GAA and .892 SV% in nine games this season (5-4-0).
With Anthony Stolarz dealing with an upper-body injury, Hildeby will return to the crease for the Maple Leafs on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. Hildeby has played well in minimal action with the Maple Leafs this season, but is still searching for his first victory. The 24-year-old netminder has a 3.74 GAA and .909 SV% in three appearances (0-2-0). The Maple Leafs enter Thursday's contest as +122 home underdogs against a Kings team on a two-game winning streak.
Dakota Mermis will draw back into Toronto's lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings, sending Myers to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 28-year-old Myers has played nine games this season, primarily on the third defensive pair, averaging 14:50 time-on-ice, recording zero points and a -5 plus/minus.
Philippe Myers will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings, allowing Mermis to re-enter the lineup. The 31-year-old Mermis has only played twice this season, averaging 13:35 time-on-ice while recording a -3 plus/minus.
Johnson was a late scratch in the Blue Jackets' previous game due to an illness, but will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 23-year-old Johnson had a breakout 2024-25 season, with 57 points (24G / 33A) in 68 games, but is off to a slow start in 2025-26, with only five points (2G / 3A) through 15 contests.
With Anthony Stolarz dealing with an upper-body injury, Hildeby will return to the crease for the Maple Leafs on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. Hildeby has played well in minimal action with the Maple Leafs this season, but is still searching for his first victory. The 24-year-old netminder has a 3.74 GAA and .909 SV% in three appearances (0-2-0). The Maple Leafs enter Thursday's contest as +122 home underdogs against a Kings team on a two-game winning streak.
MacEwen has played minimally this season, appearing in only three games, and could be sidelined again after exiting Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks with an undisclosed injury. The 29-year-old forward has six hits and zero points this season.
Glass recently returned from an injury, and could be sidelined again after exiting Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks late in the first period. The 26-year-old Glass has three points (3G / 0A) in 10 games this season.
Hagel was limited to only three shifts in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the New York Rangers, exiting the game in the first period after only 2:24 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury. The 27-year-old Hagel has 14 points (7G / 7A) in 16 games this season. Hagel is added to a growing list of key players injured on the Lightning roster.
Greaves just finished playing both ends of a back-to-back and will return to the crease on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 24-year-old Greaves was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 22 of 23 shots (.957 SV%) in a 2-1 shootout win over the Seattle Kraken. He has a 2.89 GAA and .901 SV% in nine games this season (4-4-1). The Blue Jackets enter Thursday's contest as slight -110 home favorites against an Oilers team that narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 in overtime last night.
Matthews suffered a lower-body injury after being hit by Nikita Zadorov halfway through the second period of Tuesday's game and was unable to return. The 28-year-old Matthew has 14 points (9G / 5A) in 17 games this season and is expected to be sidelined for at least one week. Max Domi has been elevated to Toronto's top powerplay unit to replace the injured Matthews.
Akhtyamov was drafted in the fourth-round, 106th overall, by the Maple Leafs in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The 24-year-old goalie has yet to play an NHL game. He has a 2.82 GAA and .894 SV% in six games (4-2-0) with the Marlies (AHL) this season.
Jenner was limited to only 7:21 time-on-ice in the Blue Jackets' most recent game, exiting in the second period due to an upper-body injury. The 32-year-old has battled injuries over the past few years. He has 10 points (3G / 7A) in 16 games this season.
Pinto is off to a hot start in the 2025-26 season and has been rewarded with a four-year contract extension. He has 14 points (8G / 6A) in 17 games this season. The 25-year-old forward was drafted 32nd overall by the Senators in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. He scored a career-high 37 points (21G / 16A) in 70 games last season, totals that he is on pace to demolish in 2025-26.
Slaggert will slot in for Andre Burakovsky, who is out with an undisclosed injury. Slaggert is yet to register a point through five games this season.
Burakovsky was absent from practice on Wednesday, tending to an undisclosed injury, and his status was uncertain for the Blackhawks' game against the New Jersey Devils. Burakovsky has been outstanding lately, playing on a line with Connor Bedard, scoring 10 points (5G / 5A) in his last seven games.
The Blackhawks are firing on all cylinders lately, outscoring their opposition 14-3 during a three-game winning streak, and will turn to Knight to tend the twine on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils. Knight was outstanding in his most recent outing, saving all 33 shots he faced in a 4-0 win over the Calgary Flames, recording his first shutout of the season. The 24-year-old netminder has an excellent 2.33 GAA and .926 SV% through 11 games this season (6-3-2). The Blackhawks enter the action on Wednesday as +133 home underdogs against a Devils team that leads the Eastern Conference with 23 points (11-4-1).
Markstrom allowed three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime loss to the New York islanders on Monday, and will return to the crease on Wednesday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 35-year-old Markstrom has an ugly 3.82 GAA and .872 SV% in seven games (4-2-1), but has been better lately, posting a 2.30 GAA and .920 SV% in his last three outings (2-0-1). The Devils enter Wednesday's contest as -141 road favorites against a surprising Blackhawks team riding a three-game winning streak.
After a hot start to the season, Utah finds itself on a three-game losing streak (0-3-0), hoping to snap it on Wednesday with Vejmelka tending the twine against the Buffalo Sabres. Vejmelka had a forgetful performance in his most recent outing, allowing six goals on 23 shots (.739 SV%) in a 6-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. The 29-year-old Czech goalie has a 2.91 GAA and .881 SV% in 11 games this season (7-4-0). The Mammoth enters Wednesday's contest as -195 home favorites against a Sabres team they defeated 2-1 in overtime less than a week ago.
The Lightning are dealing with a handful of injuries on Wednesday, with Victor Hedman and Anthony Cirelli also being unavailable. Holmberg has appeared in 15 games this season, logging one goal and four assists.
