Ingram allowed two goals on 45 shots (.956 SV%) for his third-straight loss as he was defeated by Anaheim in overtime in his last start. The 25-year-old Coyotes' backup has not been good this season, with his 3-11-2 record, 3.59 GAA and .899 SV%. He takes on the Chicago Blackhawks, who have lost four of their last five games after a 3-2 loss to Anaheim last game.
Stauber stopped 34 of 35 shots (.971 SV%) in his second career start for his second career win as he beat Calgary last game. The 23-year-old has been great in his limited action with Chicago, with his 2-0-0 record, 2.00 GAA and .940 SV%. They take on the Arizona Coyotes, who won their last game 3-2 over Minnesota but are last in the NHL in shots per game (25.9).
O'Brien hasn't played since Dec. 16th due to a hand injury but is expected to return to the Coyotes' lineup Friday vs. Chicago. The 28-year-old had one goal, four assists, 16 SOG, and 40 PIMs across 28 games prior to the injury.
Marino hasn't played since December 20th due to an upper-body injury but will return to the Devils' lineup Monday vs. Vancouver. The 25-year-old defenseman has been great in his first season in New Jersey and will make a welcome return with three goals, six assists, 42 SOG and +11 plus/minus through 32 games prior to the injury.
Vejmelka was perfect, stopping 33 of 33 St. Louis shots for his third shutout of the season as he beat the Blues in his previous start. The 26-year-old has impressively managed to keep the low-scoring Coyotes in most games this season leading to his 13-17-4 record, 3.19 GAA and .907 SV%. He draws the Minnesota Wild, who have won their last two games 3-2 and are 19th in the NHL in both goals for (3.06) and shots on goal per game (31.2).
Marino hasn't played since December 20th due to an upper-body injury but will return to the Devils' lineup Monday vs. Vancouver. The 25-year-old defenseman has been great in his first season in New Jersey and will make a welcome return with three goals, six assists, 42 SOG and +11 plus/minus through 32 games prior to the injury.
Guenther has six goals, nine assists, 53 SOG, 10 PIMs and a -7 plus/minus through 33 games this season but will head back to junior hockey in Seattle (WHL) for the remained of the season. In Guenther's previous junior season in 2021-22 with the Edmonton Oil Kings, he had 45 goals and 91 points in 59 games played.
Kelemen failed to pick up a point in his one-game showing with the Arizona Coyotes and will head back to the Tuscon Roadrunners (AHL) Thursday. Prior to his promotion, he had nine goals, 11 assists, 26 PIMs and a -12 plus/minus.
Stauber stopped 29 of 32 shots (.906 SV%) for his first career win in his first career NHL game as he beat St. Louis in his previous start. The 23-year-old takes on the Calgary Flames, who have won their last two games but are still just 18th in the NHL in goals per game (3.13).
Bortuzzo has been out since January 7th due to a lower-body injury but has been activated from the injured reserve Thursday. The 30-year-old is not expected to join the Blues' lineup right away but when he does will be looking to add to the one goal, 19 SOG and 25 PIMs he has amassed across 30 games prior to the injury.
Crouse has not played since January 17th due to an upper-body injury but will likely be back in Arizona's lineup as they take St. Louis Thursday. The 25-year-old is on pace for his best career season to date, with his 16 goals, 11 assists, 82 SOG, and 22 PIMs across 43 games this season.
Vejmelka stopped 35 of 36 shots (.972 SV%) to snap an eight-game losing skid as he beat Vegas in his previous start. The 26-year-old has struggled as of late, which has led to his 12-17-4 record, 3.29 GAA and .904 SV%. He will hope to stay in the win column as he takes on St. Louis, who lost their last two games after a 5-3 defeat to Buffalo Tuesday night.
Valimaki was acquired earlier in the season off waivers from Calgary and has earned himself a 1-year, $1 million contract extension. The 24-year-old has two goals, 10 assists, 41 SOG, 20 PIMs and a -10 plus/minus through 43 games this season.
Kelemen has picked up 20 points (9G / 11A) in 39 games with Tucson this season, his first year in North America. The 23-year-old will replace Michael Carcone on the Coyotes roster and could make his NHL debut on Tuesday.
Carcone had one assist in three games during his most recent call-up, giving him three points (2G / 1A) in nine NHL games this season. Carcone returns to the AHL, where he leads the league with 51 points (20G / 31A) in 32 games this season.
