Drouin was a late scratch from Thursday's game against the Colorado Avalanche due to a lower-body injury. The 30-year-old Drouin has 15 points (3G / 12A) through 26 games in his first season with the Islanders. Anthony Duclair saw an uptick in deployment with Drouin sidelined, taking his spot on the top powerplay unit.

Crookshank has 21 games of NHL experience, scoring four points (2G / 2A), but has predominantly been an AHL player. The 26-year-old forward has seven points (5G / 2A) in 17 games this season with the Utica Comets (AHL).

The Blackhawks have followed up a five-game losing skid (0-4-1) by collecting points in two straight (1-0-1), and will roll with Knight between the pipes on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 24-year-old Knight has been a bright spot for the Blackhawks this season, boasting a solid 2.52 GAA and .917 SV% in 18 games (8-5-5), but has battled through adversity lately, recording a sub- .900 SV% in five of his last seven outings (2-2-3). The Blackhawks enter the action on Thursday as +179 road underdogs against a Kings team that has scored fewer than two goals in five of its last eight games (3-3-2).

The Kings have been abysmal offensively lately, scoring only 15 goals (1.87 GF/GP) in their last eight games, but have salvaged a 3-3-2 record courtesy of serviceable defense and goaltending. Kuemper was solid in his most recent outing, a 22-save performance (.917 SV%), but again did not receive enough goal support in a 3-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. He returns to the crease on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks, looking to build on his 2.37 GAAA and .908 SV% through 18 games this season (8-5-5). The Kings enter Thursday's contest as -199 home favorites.

Woll stopped 22 of the 23 shots he faced through the first two periods of Thursday's game, but was ruled out at the start of the third due to a lower-body injury. He was replaced by Dennis Hildeby. We should get an update on Woll's status ahead of Saturday's game against the Canadiens.

The Kraken will hand Daccord his 17th start of the season when they travel to Edmonton to take on the Oilers on Thursday. Daccord's last appearance came against the Oilers on Saturday coincidentally enough, when he was tagged for four goals on 25 shots enroute to a 4-0 defeat. The 29-year-old netminder carries a 7-5-4 record and .902 SV% into Thursday night's rematch, where the Kraken enter action at +175 on the money line.

The Red Wings' goalie rotation will continue on Thursday as Talbot gets the nod in Columbus. Talbot is in the midst of a personal three-game losing streak, including a 3-2 shootout loss in Boston on Saturday when he allowed two goals on 20 shots. The 13-year-veteran's record sits at 9-4-1 on the season to go along with an .888 SV% and 2.88 GAA. Talbot and the Red Wings enter action on Thursday at +105 on the money line.

Jost will take a seat on Thursday in order to make way for the return of Michael McCarron (undisclosed). Jost has appeared in 20 games this season, registering one goal and three assists.

McCarron missed Tuesday's game with the undisclosed injury but is available for Thursday night's game in Florida. Tyson Jost will sit in his place.

Reilly will slot in for K'Andre Miller, who is out with an illness. Reilly has appeared in 19 games this season, logging one goal and four assists.

Miller has already missed six games this season due to injuries and is unavailable again onThursday due to illness. The 25-year-old defenseman is averaging a career-high 23:02 time-on-ice and has 11 points (2G / 9A) in 19 games this season.

The Rangers will hand Shesterkin his league-leading 23rd start of the season when they travel to Ottawa to take on the Senators on Thursday. Shesterkin secured the victory in his last start, stopping 24 of the 26 shots he faced in a 3-2 overtime win over the Stars on Tuesday. The former Vezina Trophy winner brings an 11-9-2 record and .912 SV% into Thursday night's matchup, where the Rangers enter action at +115 on the money line.

Saros will be in search of a third straight victory when the Predators take on the Panthers in Florida on Thursday. Nashville's franchise netminder was excellent in his last start, stopping 27 of the 28 shots he faced in a 5-1 win over the Flames on Tuesday. The 30-year-old goaltender owns an 8-9-3 record and .893 SV% on the season. Saros and the Predators enter action on Thursday at +160 on the money line.

Miller has already missed six games this season due to injuries and his status on Thursday is uncertain due to illness. The 25-year-old defenseman is averaging a career-high 23:02 time-on-ice and has 11 points (2G / 9A) in 19 games this season.

The Hurricanes saw success in their last two games (2-0-0), outscoring their opposition 6-1 with Brandon Bussi tending the twine, but they will turn to Andersen on Thursday against his former team, the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 36-year-old Andersen has struggled this season, allowing three or more goals in all but two of his 13 outings (5-6-2). That said, his best performance of the season was a 23-save outing (.958 SV%) in a 4-1 win against another one of his former teams, the Anaheim Ducks. The Hurricanes enter the action on Thursday as -209 home favorites.

Fensore made his season debut on October 28th, but was limited to only one NHL contest. The 24-year-old blueliner has picked up 15 points (3G / 12A) in 17 AHL games this season with the Chicago Wolves.

The Kings have been abysmal offensively lately, scoring only 15 goals (1.87 GF/GP) in their last eight games, but have salvaged a 3-3-2 record courtesy of serviceable defense and goaltending. Kuemper was solid in his most recent outing, a 22-save performance (.917 SV%), but again did not receive enough goal support in a 3-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. He likely returns to the crease on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks, looking to build on his 2.37 GAAA and .908 SV% through 18 games this season (8-5-5). The Kings enter Thursday's contest as -199 home favorites.

Demko has not played since November 11th and was originally given a two-to-three-week recovery timeline. If he returns to action next Thursday, it will mark over four weeks, but it would still be encouraging considering Demko's injury history and the concerns that follow him. The 29-year-old Demko has a 2.80 GAA and .903 SV% in 10 games (5-4-0) and will likely be eased into action upon his return.

Foegele has battled an undisclosed injury and did not play in the Kings' last two games, but will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 29-year-old Foegele had a career-high 46 points (24G / 22A) in 82 games last season, but is off to a slow start in 2025-26 with only four points (4G / 0A) through 18 games.