Gudas has not played since Dec. 3rd due to a concussion and is hopeful and expected to return Thursday as the Panthers take on the Montreal Canadiens. The 32-year-old bruiser has two goals, six points, 49 SOG and 39 PIMs in 25 games prior to the injury
Poehling missed the Penguins' previous game vs. the New York Rangers due to an upper-body injury and will head to the injured reserve Wednesday. The 23-year-old has four goals, four assists, 34 SOG and a +3 plus/minus through 30 games this season prior to the injury.
Mrazek allowed four goals on 37 shots (.892 SV%) and picked up his third straight loss in a defeat to Nashville in his previous start. Mrazek will be hoping to improve on a horrendous start to this season, as he is 2-8-1 with a .874 SV% and 4.23 GAA. He draws a tough matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes, who will be looking to continue their current seven-game winning streak.
Dostal will get the rare back-to-back start Friday after allowing three goals on 41 shots (.927 SV%) in a loss to Minnesota Thursday. The 22-year-old has been relied upon heavily lately due to injuries, which has led to his 2-3-0 record, 3.66 GAA and .904 SV%. He will face the Calgary Flames, who are also on the back end of a back-to-back after losing 4-3 in overtime to Los Angeles Thursday.
Poehling left the Penguins' previous game after just 6:07 TOI due to an upper-body injury and will miss Thursday's game as he is considered day-to-day. Poehling has been enjoying a solid first season in Pittsburgh, with four goals, four assists, 34 SOG and a +3 plus/minus through 30 games before the injury.
Gudas has not played since Dec. 3rd due to a concussion and will be out until after Christmas as he continues to deal with his injury. The 32-year-old bruiser has two goals, six points, 49 SOG and 39 PIMs in 25 games prior to the injury
Husso allowed four goals on 42 shots (.905 SV%) for his fourth straight loss in an overtime defeat to Washington his last time out. The 27-year-old has been enjoying a solid first season in Detroit, with his 11-6-5 record, 2.66 GAA and .913 SV%. He will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning, who snapped a five-game winning streak with a 4-1 loss to Toronto in their last game.
Dostal stopped 46 of 49 shots (.939 SV%) in the best start of his young career his last time out as he beat the Edmonton Oilers for his second straight win. The 22-year-old has been mediocre while filling in for the Ducks' injured goaltenders, with his 2-1-0 record, 3.73 GAA and .898 SV%. He should be busy yet again as he faces the Los Angeles Kings, who are ninth in the NHL in shots on goal per game (32.9).
Petr Mrazek allowed three goals on 21 shots (.857 SV%) for his seventh loss in eight starts as he was defeated by Minnesota his last time out. It has been a horrific season for the 30-year-old, who has a 2-7-1 record, 4.24 GAA, .872 SV%. He will face the Nashville Predators, who snapped a six-game losing streak with a 4-3 overtime win over Edmonton on Monday.
Gudas has not played since Dec. 3rd due to a concussion and has been placed on the injured reserve retroactively to that date to make room for Grigori Denisenko. The 32-year-old bruiser, has two goals, six points, 49 SOG and 39 PIMs in 25 games prior to the injury.
Husso allowed five goals on 27 shots (.815 SV%) as he picked up his third straight loss in a defeat to Ottawa in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been enjoying a nice first season in Detroit, with his 11-6-4 record, .913 SV% and 2.61 GAA. He faces off against the Washington Capitals, who have won six of their last seven games after a 5-2 victory over Toronto in their last game.
Harkins has two goals, four points, eight PIMs and is a +6 through 13 games this season but will be a game-time decision Thursday due to an undisclosed injury.
Harkins has two goals, four points, eight PIMs and is a +6 through 13 games this season but will be a game-time decision Thursday due to an undisclosed injury.
