The Hurricanes have won five straight and will likely turn to Andersen between the pipes on Friday against the Detroit Red Wings. Andersen was solid in his most recent outing, saving 20 of 22 shots (.909 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets. The 35-year-old goalie has a 2.17 GAA and .911 SV% in 13 games this season (8-5-0). The Hurricanes enter Friday's contest as sizeable -264 home favorites.

Graves played five games with the Blue Jackets earlier this season (2-1-2), posting a 2.98 GAA and .906 SV%, but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 23-year-old Greaves has a 2.84 GAA and .915 SV% in 34 games with the Cleveland Monsters (AHL) this season (16-10-6).

Orlov will miss a fourth consecutive game due to an undisclosed ailment and remains day-to-day. The 33-year-old defenseman is averaging 19:42 time-on-ice, recording 24 points (4G / 20A), 49 blocks, and 80 hits in 62 games this season.

Svechnikov played only 12:41 time-on-ice in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets and has not played since, unlikely to return to the lineup until next week. The 24-year-old Svechnikov has 43 points (18G / 25A) in 63 games this season. He has been held off the score sheet in five straight games.

The Sharks acquired Zack Ostapchuk, Noah Gregor, and a 2025 2nd Round Pick from the Senators for Fabian Zetterlund, Tristen Robins, and a 4th Round Pick last week before the trade deadline. Ostapchuk was a second-round pick, 39th overall, of the Senators in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old played a career-high 43 games with Ottawa this season, scoring four points (1G / 3A) in 43 games.

Bjugstad has not played since March 1st and will remain out of the lineup on Friday despite being activated from Injured Reserve. The 32-year-old Bjugstad is averaging 12:39 time-on-ice and has 15 points (5G / 10A) in 53 games this season.

Utah HC has points in four straight (2-0-2) and will turn to Vejmelka between the pipes on Friday against the Seattle Kraken. Vejmelka was solid in his most recent outing, saving 19 of 21 shots (.905 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks. The 28-year-old Czech goalie has a 2.47 GAA and .909 SV% in 42 appearances this season (18-16-6). Utah enters the action on Friday as -149 road favorites against a Seattle team coming off a 5-4 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens.

Janmark was absent from practice on Wednesday, did not play on Thursday, and will be a game-time decision on Friday against the New York Islanders. The 32-year-old Janmark has settled into a bottom-six role for the Oilers this season, averaging 12:56 time-on-ice and scored 17 points (2G / 15A) in 63 games this season.

Utah HC has points in four straight (2-0-2) and will likely turn to Vejmelka between the pipes on Friday against the Seattle Kraken. Vejmelka was solid in his most recent outing, saving 19 of 21 shots (.905 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks. The 28-year-old Czech goalie has a 2.47 GAA and .909 SV% in 42 appearances this season (18-16-6). Utah enters the action on Friday as -149 road favorites against a Seattle team coming off a 5-4 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens.

Myers was a surprise scratch on Wednesday, with the Canucks not announcing his absence prior to warmups. The 35-year-old Myers is averaging 20:47 time-on-ice and has 21 points (4G / 17A) in 61 games this season.

Pettersson played only 4:06 time-on-ice before exiting Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames due to an upper-body injury. The 21-year-old defenseman is averaging 12:31 time-on-ice and has two points (0G / 2A) in 15 games this season.

Bunting was acquired by the Predators in a trade from the Pittsburgh Penguins before the deadline last week and could finally make his debut with the team as he approaches his return from an appendectomy. The 29-year-old Bunting had 29 points (14G / 15A) and a -18 plus/minus rating in 58 games with Pittsburgh this season.

Colangelo has been effective for the Ducks lately but will be out day-to-day due to an upper-body injury. The 23-year-old forward has six points (5G / 1A) in his last six games while averaging under 13 minutes of ice time per game.

Johnston played 7:05 time-on-ice in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Utah Hockey Club and will be out day-to-day with an upper-body injury. The 31-year-old forward is averaging 8:41 time-on-ice and has four points (1G / 3A) in 43 games this season.

Blackwood is battling an illness but will likely suit up as the back up to Scott Wedgewood on Friday against the Calgary Flames. The 28-year-old Blackwood has been stellar since joining Colorado, posting a 2.17 GAA and .919 SV% in 28 games (18-7-3).

Demko has not played since February 8th due to a lower-body injury but appears to be progressing towards a return after participating at practice on Friday. The 29-year-old Demko was performing at a high level before his injury, posting a 1.21 GAA and .955 SV% in his previous five appearances (3-1-0).

Erik Johnson will draw back into Colorado's lineup on Friday against the Calgary Flames, sending Malinski to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Malinski is averaging 15:30 time-on-ice and has nine points (2G / 7A) in 61 games this season.

Sam Malinski will be a healthy scratch on Friday against the Calgary Flames, allowing Johnson to re-enter the lineup. The 36-year-old Johnson made his season debut with the Avalanche earlier this week, playing 12:01 time-on-ice and recording three hits.