Timmins has been a healthy scratch three of the last four and will return to the press box on Thursday, allowing Ilya Lyubushkin to draw back into the lineup. The 25-year-old has rarely been called upon this season despite his impressive nine points (1G/8A), +7 plus/minus and 24 SOG in 24 games played in 2023-24.
The Maple Leafs have won three straight and will return to Samsonov between the pipes on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils after giving him the night off in their previous contest. Samsonov has been stellar lately, allowing two or fewer goals in three of his last four (4-0-0), including saving 30 of 32 shots (.938 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-2 overtime victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Maple Leafs enter action as -197 home favourites.
The Rangers' three-game winning streak was snapped on Tuesday and they will turn to Quick between the pipes on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. Quick has won five straight, including saving 31 of 34 shots (.912 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on April 5th. The Rangers enter action as -201 home favourites.
Edmundson has not played since March 24th due to an undisclosed ailment but will draw back into the lineup on Thursday. In seven games with the Maple Leafs, Edmundson has zero points, five shots, and 14 hits.
Clague has not played for the Sabres since February 23rd but will make his return on Thursday against the Washington Capitals. The 25-year-old Clague has spent most of the 2023-24 campaign with the Rochester Americans (AHL), scoring 23 points (3G / 20A) in 42 games.
Byram will not dress on Thursday against the Washington Capitals due to personal reasons after missing practice earlier in the day. Byram recorded an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Dallas Stars, snapping a seven-game pointless skid.
Tampa Bay has won three of their last four and will likely turn to Tomkins in the crease for the second time in the last four contests. Tomkins was unspectacular last week, allowing four goals on 30 shots (.867 SV%), but salvaged a 7-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. Tampa Bay enters action on Thursday as a -183 home favourite against the Ottawa Senators.
The Sabres have lost two straight but will ride Luukkonen for the sixth straight game on Thursday against the Washington Capitals. Despite losing three of his last five (2-3-0), Luukkonen has played well, allowing three or fewer goals in each contest. He was victorious against the Capitals last week, saving 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) in a 6-2 victory. The Sabres enter action on Thursday as -129 home favourites.
The Islanders, winners of five straight amid a push for the Playoffs, will likely turn to Varlamov between the pipes for the third consecutive game. Varlamov has been terrific lately, winning five of his last six (5-1-0), allowing three or fewer goals in each, including saving 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the New York Rangers on Tuesday. The Islanders enter action as -204 home favourites.
The Maple Leafs have won three straight and will likely return to Samsonov between the pipes on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils after giving him the night off in their previous contest. Samsonov has been stellar lately, allowing two or fewer goals in three of his last four (4-0-0), including saving 30 of 32 shots (.938 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-2 overtime victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Maple Leafs enter action as -197 home favourites.
The Panthers have outscored their opposition 10-3 in their last three games (2-0-1) and will turn to Bobrovsky in the crease on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Bobrovsky suffered an overtime loss in his last outing, losing 3-2 to the Boston Bruins while allowing three goals on 29 shots (.897 SV%). The Panthers enter action as enormous -413 home favourites.
Kolyachonok will get an immediate chance to play after being recalled from Tucson (AHL) earlier today. Kolyachonok has played 34 games across parts of three seasons with the Coyotes, including one game earlier this year. He has eight goals and three assists in 35 AHL games this season.
After a 5-0 loss to the Seattle Kraken last night with Karel Vejmelka between the pipes, the Coyotes will turn to Ingram on Wednesday against the Vancouver Canucks. Ingram has allowed two goals in his last two starts (1-1-0), including saving 25 of 27 (.926 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks. The Coyotes enter action as +231 road underdogs.
Lindholm will return to the Canucks' lineup on Wednesday after the missing the last seven games with a wrist injury. The 29-year-old Lindholm has struggled since joining the Canucks, scoring only nine points (5G / 4A) in 22 games, but scored a point in consecutive games before exiting the lineup.
McDavid skated on Wednesday after being absent from practice on Tuesday, but will be unavailable for tonight's game against the Golden Knights. McDavid has likely fallen out of contention for the Art Ross Trophy, nine points behind the scoring leader Nikita Kucherov, but is amid another terrific season with 130 points (31G / 99A) in 74 games.
Kolyachonok has played 34 games across parts of three seasons with the Coyotes, including one game earlier this year. He has eight goals and three assists in 35 AHL games this season.
Szuber was Arizona's 2022 sixth-round pick (163rd overall) and made his NHL debut on Tuesday in Seattle after it was announced Travis Dermott would be out for the remainder of the season. The 21-year-old German defenseman excelled in his first season with Tucson before his call-up, with six goals, 24 points, 48 PIMs and a +11 plus/minus through 67 games played.
The Canucks will turn to Silovs for consecutive starts for the first time this season on Wednesday against the Arizona Coyotes. Silovs has won all three of his games this season, including his most recent outing when he saved 20 of 23 shots (.870 SV%) in a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Canucks enter action as -267 home favourites.
Nylander was a late scratch on Tuesday after he left warmups due to an undisclosed injury and will look to return by the season's end as he is considered just a bit more than day-to-day. The 26-year-old has been one of Columbus' best stories this season after being acquired earlier this season, with 10 goals. 14 points, 55 SOG and a -1 plus/minus in 20 games played before the injury.
