Louis Crevier will exit the lineup on Monday, allowing Allan to draw back in after a three-game absence. The 21-year-old Allen is averaging 13:44 time-on-ice in his rookie season, scoring four points (0G / 4A).
On the tail end of a back-to-back, the Blackhawks will turn to Soderblom between the pipes for the first time in two weeks. The 25-year-old Soderblom has been limited to only six games this season (1-4-0), as a result of strong play from starting netminder Petr Mrazek, despite posting a solid 2.36 GAA and .926 SV%. The Blackhawks enter Monday's contest as significant +358 road underdogs against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Blackhawks signed Brossoit to a two-year deal worth $6.6 million ($3.3M AAV) in the offseason. The 31-year-old Brossoit has suffered a setback in his return to action after underdoing an additional procedure and will be out of the lineup for approximately six more weeks.
Allan will take a seat when Chicago hosts the Stars on Wednesday. Wyatt Kaiser will draw into the lineup in his place.
Philipp Kurashev will draw back into the lineup for the Blackhawks on Wednesday against the Dallas Stars, resulting in Anderson being a healthy scratch for the first time in eight games. The 26-year-old Anderson is averaging 14:36 time-on-ice and has one point (0G / 1A) in 12 games this season.
Despite placing second on the Blackhawks with 54 points (18G / 36A) last season, Kurashev was a healthy scratch in their most recent game. The 25-year-old Kurashev only has four points (3G / 1A) in 18 games this season. Joey Anderson will exit the lineup on Wednesday to make way for Kurashev.
Wyatt Kaiser will draw back into the lineup for the Blackhawks on Wednesday against the Dallas Stars, sending Crevier to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 23-year-old Crevier made his season debut on Saturday, playing 17:27 time-on-ice, recording two blocks, and three hits.
Louis Crevier will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday against the Dallas Stars, allowing Kaiser to re-enter the lineup. The 22-year-old Kaiser is averaging 17:03 time-on-ice, recording one point (0G / 1A), 38 blocks, and 29 hits in 19 games.
With Patrick Kane (undisclosed) day-to-day, Veleno will re-enter the Red Wings lineup. The 24-year-old Veleno is averaging a career-low 11:37 time-on-ice and only has two points (1G / 1A) through 17 games this season.
The Panthers, outscored 16-8 during a three-game losing skid, will turn to Knight between the pipes for the second time in the last three games. The 23-year-old Knight has had some ups and downs in limited action this season, showcasing a 2.72 GAA and .897 SV% in seven outings (3-3-0). The Panthers enter the action on Monday as -158 home favorites against a Washington Capitals club that has only scored three goals in two games (0-2-0) since Alex Ovechkin (lower-body) exited the lineup.
The Panthers, outscored 16-8 during a three-game losing skid, will turn to Knight between the pipes for the second time in the last three games. The 23-year-old Knight has had some ups and downs in limited action this season, showcasing a 2.72 GAA and .897 SV% in seven outings (3-3-0). The Panthers enter the action on Monday as -158 home favorites against a Washington Capitals club that has only scored three goals in two games (0-2-0) since Alex Ovechkin (lower-body) exited the lineup.
Dickinson has recently been promoted to the top line alongside Connor Bedard and will be a game-time decision on Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 29-year-old Dickinson has seven points (4G / 3A) in 20 games this season.
Knight will make his sixth start of the season when the Panthers travel to Chicago to take on the Blackhawks on Thursday. It will be Knight's first appearance since November 12th, when he allowed three goals on 23 shots in a 4-1 defeat at the hands of the Devils. Florida's backup netminder owns an .897 SV% and a 3-2-0 record on the season. He's got an excellent chance of getting back in the win column on Thursday with the Panthers entering action as -250 road favourites.
Tyler Motte will draw back into the Red Wings lineup on Thursday, resulting in Veleno being a healthy scratch. The Red Wings have had trouble generating offense this season, evident by Veleno's two points (1G / 1A) in 17 games.
For the second straight game, the Blackhawks will turn to Soderblom between the pipes. The 25-year-old Soderblom has been solid in limited action this season, posting a 2.22 GAA and .934 SV% in five games (1-3-1). He has saved 104 of 110 shots faced (.945) over his last three games (1-2-0). The Blackhawks enter the action on Tuesday as -171 home favorites against an Anaheim Ducks club that played last night and defeated the Dallas Stars 4-2.
