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Dostal will start Friday vs. the Blue Jackets.

Dostal allowed three goals on 34 shots (.912 SV%) for his fourth loss in five games as he was defeated by the Vancouver Canucks in overtime last start. The 22-year-old has struggled with limited help this season, with his 3-5-2 record, 3.90 GAA and .898 SV%.

Lukas Dostal
The Ducks signed Nikita Nesterenko to a three-year entry-level contract.

Neterenko had 13 goals, 21 assists, 18 PIMs and a +6 plus/minus through 36 games this season with Boston College (NCAA) and has been signed to a three-year entry-level contract Tuesday. He is expected to join the Ducks right away and draw into their lineup immediately.

Nikita Nesterenko
Poehling (upper-body) will return to the Penguins lineup on Thursday.

Poehling has been out of the Penguins' lineup since February 11th due to an upper-body injury but will return to Pittsburgh's lineup Thursday. The 24-year-old has five goals, six assists, 45 SOG, and a +6 plus/minus through 38 games played prior to his injury.

Ryan Poehling
Mrazek will start Tuesday vs. the Bruins.

Mrazek allowed two goals on 36 shots (.944 SV%) for his fifth-straight loss as Tampa Bay handed him another loss in his previous start. The 31-year-old has had a nightmarish 2022-23 season, with his 8-19-3 record, 3.69 GAA and .894 SV%. He will face the league-leading Boston Bruins, who have surprisingly lost two of their last three games but are still second in the NHL in goals per game (3.74).

Petr Mrazek
Mrazek is in the starter's crease at the Blackhawks morning skate.

Mrazek allowed two goals on 36 shots (.944 SV%) for his fifth-straight loss as Tampa Bay handed him another loss in his previous start. The 31-year-old has had a nightmarish 2022-23 season, with his 8-19-3 record, 3.69 GAA and .894 SV%. He will face the league-leading Boston Bruins, who have surprisingly lost two of their last three games but are still second in the NHL in goals per game (3.74).

Petr Mrazek
Petr Mrazek will start Friday vs. Florida.

Mrazek stopped 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) for his third-straight loss as he was defeated by Nashville in his previous start. The 31-year-old has had a nightmarish first season in Chicago, with his 8-18-2 record, 3.74 GAA and .891 SV%. He will face the Florida Panthers, who have won three of their last four games after a 2-1 win over Vegas their last time out.

Petr Mrazek
Granlund (illness) is expected to return to the Penguins lineup on Thursday.

Granlund missed the Penguins' previous game due to illness but is expected to return to the Penguins' lineup on Thursday as they take on the Islanders. The 31-year-old has nine goals, 27 assists, 83 SOG, and a -16 plus/minus through 60 games between Pittsburgh and Nashville this season.

Mikael Granlund
Ryan Poehling has been placed on the long-term injured reserve retroactive to February 14th (upper body).

Poehling hasn't played since February 14th due to an upper-body injury and was placed on the long-term injured reserve Tuesday retroactive to that date. The 24-year-old had five goals, six assists, 45 SOG, four PIM and a +6 plus/minus through 38 games prior to is injury.

Ryan Poehling
Ville Husso is dealing with a minor injury and will not play Saturday vs. the New York Islanders.

Husso has a 23-15-6 record, 2.95 GAA and .903 SV% this season but will be out of the Red Wings' lineup vs. the New York Islanders Saturday. The 28-year-old is considered day-to-day with an undisclosed injury.

Ville Husso
Ville Husso will start Thursday.

Husso allowed six goals on 27 shots (778 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he was defeated by Ottawa in his previous start. The 28-year-old has been up-and-down all season but overall solid when called upon, with his 23-15-5 record, 2.90 GAA and .904 SV%. He will take on the Seattle Kraken, who snapped a three-game losing streak with a 5-3 win over St. Louis last game.

Ville Husso