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Lindgren allowed three goals on 19 shots (.842 SV%) and picked up his seventh victory in eight starts as he beat Detroit in his last start. The 29-year-old is one of the hottest goalies as of late, with his 9-4-2 record, 2.71 GAA and .910 SV%. He will face the Winnipeg Jets, who lost their last game 3-2 to Boston but rank ninth in the NHL in goals per game (3.38).

Thompson stopped 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) for his second win in three starts as he beat Arizona in his previous game. The rookie netminder has been incredibly solid this season, with his 15-8-0 record, 2.61 GAA and .917 SV%. He will face the St. Louis Blues, who lost their last game 5-2 to Seattle and are 27th in the NHL in shots per game (29.4).

Sandin left the Maple Leafs' previous contest vs. Tampa Bay after just 10 shifts and 8:30 TOI and has been placed on the injured reserve. It is a tough break for the 22-year-old, who had been enjoying a breakout season with two goals, 12 assists, 33 SOG, 15 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus in 33 games.

Sandin left the Maple Leafs' previous contest vs. Tampa Bay after just 10 shifts and 8:30 TOI and is considered day-to-day after missing practice Wednesday. It is a tough break for the 22-year-old, who had been enjoying a breakout season with two goals, 12 assists, 33 SOG, 15 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus in 33 games.

Wilson has not played in 2022-23 as he has been recovering from ACL surgery but seems to be close to returning after he was caught in a full-contact jersey for the first time this season at practice Wednesday. Wilson had the best season of his career in 2021-22, with 24 goals, 52 points, 98 PIMs, 151 SOG and a +13 plus/minus while playing in 78 games.

Lindgren stopped 34 of 36 shots (.944 SV%) for his sixth win in seven starts as he defeated Toronto his previous time out. The 29-year-old has been incredibly solid as a fill in for Darcy Kuemper, with a 8-4-2 record, 2.70 GAA and .913 SV%. He will take on the Detroit Red Wings, who are in the middle of a five game losing skid after a loss to Ottawa in their last game.

Beauvillier was forced to miss the Islanders' previous two contests due to a shoulder injury and will be a game-time decision for Friday's game as well. The 25-year-old has five goals, 11 points, and 58 SOG through 27 games prior to his shoulder injury.

Beauvillier was forced to miss the Islanders' previous two contests due to a shoulder injury and will be a game-time decision for Friday's game as well. The 25-year-old has five goals, 11 points, and 58 SOG through 27 games prior to his shoulder injury.

Thompson allowed three goals on 27 shots (.889 SV%) as he picked up his second straight loss in a defeat to the Boston Bruins in his last start. The rookie starter has been solid all season, posting a 13-7-0 record, a .917 SV% and a 2.70 GAA. He draws a much easier start than his previous two losses, facing Chicago Thursday, who have lost 12 of their last 13 games and rank 30th in the NHL in goals per game (2.41).

Lindgren stopped 29 of 26 shots (.897 SV%) for his fifth straight win as he beat Chicago in his last start. The Capitals' backup will continue to take the crease as Darcy Kuemper deals with an injury, and has done so successfully for the time being, with his 7-3-2 record, .909 SV% and 2.81 GAA. He takes on the Dallas Stars, who are first in the Central Division and rank third in the NHL in goals per game (3.67).

Lindgren stopped 29 of 26 shots (.897 SV%) for his fifth straight win as he beat Chicago in his last start. The Capitals' backup will continue to take the crease as Darcy Kuemper deals with an injury, and has done so successfully for the time being, with his 7-3-2 record, .909 SV% and 2.81 GAA. He takes on the Dallas Stars, who are first in the Central Division and rank third in the NHL in goals per game (3.67).

Lindgren stopped 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%) as he picked up his fourth win in four starts with a victory over Winnipeg in his last start. Fresh off winning the NHL's first star of the week, Lindgren has been sensational as he fills in for the injured Darcy Kuemper, posting a 6-3-2 record with a .910 SV% and 2.79 GAA. He takes on the Chicago Blackhawks, who have lost three straight and are second last in the NHL in both goals per game (2.38) and shots per game (25.6).

Beauvillier was forced to miss the Islanders' previous contest on Saturday due to a shoulder injury and will miss Tuesday's game as well. The 25-year-old has five goals, 11 points, and 58 SOG through 27 games prior to his shoulder injury.