Stephenson appeared in three of the last four games and failed to record a point while averaging 8:45 TOI/GM. The Capitals are off until Saturday, so expect them to recall Stephenson or another forward prior to then.
Budaj allowed two goals on 32 shots in the Kings’ win in Arizona last night. Budaj extended his winning streak to three games, allowing just three goals on 79 shots (.962 SV%) over that span. Since the Kings don’t play again until Saturday and Jeff Zatkoff has struggled, Budaj is expected to go again tonight.
Martin allowed five goals on 26 shots in Colorado’s loss to San Jose on January 23rd. Martin allowed eight goals on 56 shots (.857 SV%) in his first two NHL starts—both vs. San Jose. Martin will make his third appearance tonight and will come against a Kings team that also played last night.
Toffoli has been sidelined since December 20th continues to skate with his teammates and has been rotating through line rushes for the last week. Toffoli is now one day past his six week timetable, but continues to deal with some discomfort.
Rask allowed three goals on 21 shots in the Bruins’ win in Tampa Bay last night. Rask has won three in a row despite allowing three goals in each start and posting an .870 SV%. The Bruins No.1 will go again tonight with Zane McIntyre as his backup—he allowed four goals on 20 shots in a 4-3 OT loss in his fist start vs. Washington.
Hansen has been out since December 22nd, but could return on Saturday vs. the Wild. Hansen rotated in on Brandon Sutter’s line in Wednesday’s practice and has nine points (5G / 4A) in 18 games this season.
Donskoi will miss his fourth consecutive game with an upper-body injury that previously cost him three games in mid-January. Monitor his status prior to Saturday’s game vs. the Coyotes.
Galchenyuk has missed the last three games with a knee injury, but will return to the Canadiens’ lineup on Thursday. After returning from his previous knee injury, Galchenyuk registered two goals and two assist in five games before getting hurt again. Galchenyuk skated David Desharnais and Andrew Shaw on Wednesday.
LaDue, 24, was a sixth round pick (181st overall) in 2012 and this is his first career NHL call-up. LaDue has registered six goals and 12 assists (18 points) in 36 games with Ontario this season and could make his debut on Wednesday night.
Troock, 22, was a fifth round pick in 2012 and has split his 2016-17 season between the AHL and ECHL. Troock had four assists in 10 games with Texas and nine points (7G / 2A) in 15 games with Idaho. He is expected to report to Tucson.
Ranford, 24, was a seventh round pick of the Flyers in 2010 and has appeared in just one career NHL game. Ranford has collected 17 points (6G / 11A) in 36 games with Texas (AHL) and will report to Tucson.
Hache, 23, was a seventh round in 2012 and has recorded one assist in five games with Tucson (AHL) and nine points (2G / 7A) in 21 games with Rapid City (ECHL). He will report to Texas (AHL).
Peters has gone 5-6-0 with a 4.17 GAA and .868 SV% in 12 games with Tucson this season and with Adin Hill played great and the Stars in need of goaltending depth, Peters will report to Texas (AHL).
Kruger missed Tuesday’s game with an illness, but is over his bug and will return to the lineup on Thursday. The two-way centre has 10 points (2G / 8A) in 40 games this season and should replace Dennis Rasmussen in the lineup.
Crawford allowed two goals on 28 shots in the Blackhawks’ loss in San Jose on Tuesday. Crawford finished January at 5-5-0 with a 3.18 GAA and .894 SV% and will look to have a better February that starts tonight versus the Coyotes. Crawford has gone 7-8-0 with a 2.90 GAA and .907 SV% in 15 starts on the road this season.
Smith allowed three goals on 39 shots in the Coyotes’ loss to the Kings on Tuesday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Smith, who will make his 32nd start of the season tonight. He is 8-8-2 with a 2.73 GAA and .921 SV% in 18 starts on home-ice, but will be in tough against the Blackhawks.
Domi has missed the last 23 games after undergoing surgery on his hand. Domi was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice and the Coyotes didn’t rule out a possible return on Thursday. Monitor his status during tomorrow’s morning skate.
McIlrath last played on January 18th and has only appeared in five games with the Panthers this season. McIlrath heads to Springfield, where he has one goal and one assist in six games this season.
McCann played with Nick Bjugstad and Jaromir Jagr last night and finds himself in the AHL today. The 20-year-old has seven points (1G / 6A) in 29 games with the Panthers and six points (4G / 2A) in 15 games with Springfield.
