Wilson also missed Tuesday's morning skate but suited up in Calgary, where he scored for a second straight game. Wilson comes into Thursday's game with four goals and two assists (six points) in 11 games on the season.
Bobrovsky allowed two goals on 25 shots in the Panthers win over the Penguins on Tuesday. It was Bobrovsky's best outing in a Florida uniform thus far and moved him to 3-2-2 with a 3.75 GAA and .878 SV% on the season. Tonight he faces a Calgary team that has lost two of their last three while scoring just 2.00 goals per game.
Grubauer allowed three goals on 25 shots in Colorado’s loss in St. Louis on Monday. After a 4-0 start to the season, Grubauer has lost two of his last three starts while allowing a combined 10 goals on 101 shots (.901 SV%). He has a tough challenge ahead of him on Friday, a road matchup in Vegas. He is 2-1-1 with a 3.17 GAA and .902 SV% on the road so far.
Bobrovsky allowed two goals on 25 shots in the Panthers win over the Penguins on Tuesday. It was Bobrovsky's best outing in a Florida uniform thus far and moved him to 3-2-2 with a 3.75 GAA and .878 SV% on the season. Tonight he faces a Calgary team that has lost two of their last three while scoring just 2.00 goals per game.
Comtois was replaced by Devin Shore on Tuesday but Comtois will draw back into the lineup in Nashville. The rookie forward has just one assist in five games this season.
Jones was a healthy scratch for the last two games but will play Thursday in Dallas. There is no word on who Jones will replace but he re-enters the lineup with just one assist in seven games.
Koekkoek has been a healthy scratch for the last five games but will replace Connor Murphy in the lineup on Thursday. Murphy was placed on LTIR on Wednesday, so Koekkoek could remain in the lineup for the foreseeable future.
Holtby allowed three goals on 35 shots in the Capitals win in Calgary on Tuesday. After a troubling start to the season, Holtby has rattled off three straight wins while stopping 99 of the 107 shots (.925 SV%) that he has faced. Tonight he faces an Oilers team that has been shutout in back-to-back games. Don't hesitate to start Holtby on the road.
Quick stopped 26 of 28 shots in the Kings win in Winnipeg on Tuesday. After a dreadful start to the season, the Kings gave Quick a few games to reset and he has since won two in a row while stopping 49 of the 52 shots (.942 SV%) that he has faced. Los Angeles is doing a great job of limiting the opposition right now, giving up the second fest shots against per game (28.0) but Quick remains a risky option in St. Louis.
Gibson was yanked after allowing four goals on 19 shots in the Ducks loss in Nashville on Tuesday. After a hot start to the season, Gibson has lost four of his last five starts (1-4-0) with a 3.06 GAA and .894 SV%. Tonight he faces a Stars team that has won two in a row and who are 25-16-4 on home-ice dating back to the start of last season.
Sanford has been a healthy scratch for the last four games but will replace Sammy Blais (thumb) on Thursday. Sanford has no points in four games this season and will skate on the third line with Tyler Bozak and Robert Thomas.
Blais is considered day-to-day with a thumb injury, so Zach Sanford will replace him in the lineup on Thursday. Blais could be back for the Blues' back-to-back on Saturday/Sunday.
Komarov has reportedly been hit hard by illness, so he's been moved to IR to open up a roster spot for Casey Cizikas to be activated. Komarov is eligible to be activated whenever he is healthy.
Hanley recorded one assist in two games with the Stars earlier in October before returning to Texas. He was held pointless in two AHL games but returns to the Stars where he will likely serve as an extra defenseman on Thursday.
Koskinen stopped 25 of 26 shots in the Oilers win over the Red Wings last Friday. Mike Smith has started the last two games but they will come back to Koskinen tonight vs. the Capitals. Koskinen has won each of his four starts while posting an impressive 2.21 GAA and .934 SV%. As well as he has played so far, the Capitals' No.3 ranked offence poses a stiff test for the big Finnish netminder.
Rittich allowed four goals on 28 shots in the Flames loss in Los Angeles last Saturday. Cam Talbot started the last two games but Rittich will face the Panthers on Thursday evening. Rittich is 3-0-1 with a 1.50 GAA, .952 SV% and one shutout on home ice this season and Florida is 18-20-8 on the road dating back to the start of last season.
Lehner allowed one goal on 34 shots in the Blackhawks shootout loss to the Golden Knights on Tuesday. Lehner has been spectacular in a Blackhawks uniform, stopping 100 of the first 106 shots (.943 SV%) he has faced through three games. The Flyers beat the Blackhawks in the season opener overseas but it's hard not to trust Lehner to turn in a good performance right now.
Rinne stopped 26 of 27 shots in the Predators win over the Ducks on Tuesday. Rinne has been outstanding to open the 2019-20 season, winning five of his first six starts while posting a 2.31 GAA and .921 SV%. Tonight he faces a Wild team without their No.1 netminder and who come into play ranking 29th in the NHL in scoring (2.33 GF/gm).
Bishop stopped 38 of 39 shots in the Stars win in Philadelphia last Saturday. With Anton Khudobin starting on Monday, Bishop comes into Thursday's game well-rested. Bishop has lost five of his first seven starts with a .913 SV% but the Stars are starting to play better hockey and he has a solid matchup vs. a Ducks team averaging just 2.40 GF/gm (27th in the NHL).
