The Blackhawks have won five of their last eight and will return to Mrazek in net on Wednesday against the St. Louis Blues. Mrazek has been stellar lately, allowing two or fewer goals in four straight (2-2-0), including saving 42 of 44 shots (.955 SV%) in his most recent outing, an impressive 3-2 win over the Dallas Stars.
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Kaiser was the third-round pick of the Blackhawks in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft and has split time between the Blackhawks and the Rockford IceHogs (AHL) this season. In 32 games with the Blackhawks, the 21-year-old Kaiser has seven points (0G / 7A).
Lardis was the third-round pick (67th overall) of the Blackhawks in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The 18-year-old has 50 points (29G / 21A) in 47 games with the Brantford Bulldogs (OHL) this season.
Mrazek will make his fourth start in five games Tuesday vs. New York after taking a seat for the Blackhawks' previous win on Saturday in Philadelphia. The 32-year-old has played rather admirably despite the team in front of him, with his 17-27-4 record, 3.05 GAA and .906 SV%. He will host the New York Islanders Tuesday, who have dropped eight of their last 11 games and are 21st in the NHL in goals per game (2.96).
The struggling Jets have lost six straight and will turn to Brossoit between the pipes on Monday against the Los Angeles Kings. Brossoit's last start was on March 21st when he allowed three goals on 40 shots (.925 SV%) in a 4-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils. Despite their recent struggles, the Jets enter action as -114 home favourites against the Kings.
Maroon has not played since January 27th after undergoing back surgery but should return to action shortly. The 35-year-old Maroon has 12 points (4G / 12A), 54 shots, 71 hits, and 60 penalty minutes in 49 games this season.
The Blackhawks are riding a rare two-game winning streak and will have Mrazek in the crease for the third straight game. Mrazek was stellar in his last outing, saving 38 of 39 shots (.974 SV%) to hold off the Calgary Flames in a 3-1 victory. The Blackhawks enter action as +156 road underdogs against an Ottawa Senators that played last night, defeating the Buffalo Sabres 6-2.
The Blackhawks are riding a rare two-game winning streak and will likely have Mrazek in the crease for the third straight game. Mrazek was stellar in his last outing, saving 38 of 39 shots (.974 SV%) to hold off the Calgary Flames in a 3-1 victory. The Blackhawks enter action as +156 road underdogs against an Ottawa Senators that played last night, defeating the Buffalo Sabres 6-2.
The Blackhawks have ridden Mrazek in three of the last four games and will turn to him again on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. Mrazek has won two of his last three outings, including a 5-4 victory against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday when he saved 26 of 30 shots (.867 SV%). The Blackhawks enter action as +153 road underdogs against a Flames club riding a three-game losing skid.
Teravainen has missed the Hurricanes' previous four games due to an upper-body injury but will return on Friday. The 29-year-old winger has enjoyed a solid 2023-24 season as he has achieved a 20/20 for only the second time since 2018-19 with his 21 goals, 47 points, 124 SOG, 10 PIMs and +15 plus/minus through 66 games played.
Teravainen has missed the Hurricanes' previous four games due to an upper-body injury but is expected to return on Friday if everything goes as planned, making him a game-time decision. The 29-year-old winger has enjoyed a solid 2023-24 season as he has achieved a 20/20 for only the second time since 2018-19 with his 21 goals, 47 points, 124 SOG, 10 PIMs and +15 plus/minus through 66 games played.