The Capitals are riding a five-game winning streak and will likely turn to Lindgren between the pipes on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. Lindgren was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 30 of 32 shots (.938 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Seattle Kraken. The 31-year-old goalie has a 2.64 GAA and .898 SV% in 29 appearances this season (15-10-3). The Capitals enter Thursday's contest as +115 road underdogs against a Los Angles Kings squad with points in four straight games (3-0-1).

The Blackhawks have points in five of their last six games (3-1-2) and will turn to Knight between the pipes on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. Knight has been solid since joining the Blackhawks but is coming off his first loss with the club, a 3-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, where he saved 18 of 20 shots (.900 SV%). He has a 1.98 GAA and .941 SV% in three games with the Blackhawks (2-1-0). The Blackhawks enter Thursday's contest as +110 road underdogs against a Sharks team outscored 14-7 in their last three games (0-3-0).

Backlund exited the Flames' 4-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks in the first period and remains under evaluation. The 35-year-old Backlund is averaging 18:48 time-on-ice and has 24 points (11G / 13A) in 64 games this season. It's unclear what Backlund's status will be for Calgary's next game on Friday against the Calgary Flames.

Carl Grundstrom will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks, accommodating Gregor's insertion into the Sharks' lineup for the first time since being acquired in a trade last week. The 26-year-old Gregor averaged 11:21 time-on-ice and had six points (4G / 2A) in 40 games with the Ottawa Senators this season.

Noah Gregor will make his San Jose season debut on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks, sending Grundstrom to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Grundstrom is averaging 9:21 time-on-ice and has eight points (2G / 6A) in 43 games this season.

Georgiev has appeared in five straight for the Sharks and will tend the twine again on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 29-year-old Georgiev has allowed 14 goals on 79 shots (.823 SV%) across his last three games (0-3-0). He has a 3.64 GAA and .874 SV% in 39 appearances this season (12-22-1). The Sharks enter Thursday's contest as -121 home favorites against a Blackhawks team with points in five of their last six games (3-1-2).

The Rangers have lost four straight (0-2-2) and will turn to Shesterkin between the pipes on Thursday as they desperately search for wins in a heated race for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. The 29-year-old Shesterkin played well in his previous outing but did not receive ample goal support, saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) in a 2-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. He has a 2.87 GAA and .905 SV% in 47 games this season (21-22-4). The Rangers enter Thursday's contest as slight -104 road underdogs against a Wild club that has scored two or fewer goals in seven of their last eight games (3-5-0).

Bichsel is battling an illness that could keep him out of the lineup on the Stars' upcoming two-game road trip. The 20-year-old rookie defenseman is averaging 14:57 time-on-ice and has five points (2G / 3A) in 22 games this season.

With Cam Fowler (personal) returning from a one-game absence, Kessel will be the odd man out of the lineup against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 24-year-old Kessel is averaging 13:04 time-on-ice and has three points (0G / 3A) in 28 games this season.

Matthew Kessel will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, allowing Fowler to return from a one-game absence due to personal reasons. The 33-year-old Fowler is averaging 21:49 time-on-ice and has 25 points (7G / 18A) in 51 games this season.

The Blues have points in nine of their last 10 games (7-1-2) and will roll with Binnington between the pipes on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 31-year-old Binnington saved 21 of 24 shots (.875 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks. Binnington has been solid since returning from the 4-Nations Face-Off, posting a 2.12 GAA and .915 SV% in six games (5-1-0). The Blue enter Thursday's contest as -123 road favorites against a Penguins squad riding a two-game winning streak.

Mrazek was serviceable in his season debut with the Red Wings on Wednesday, saving 23 of 26 shots (.885 SV%) in a 7-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres, helping them snap a six-game losing skid. The 33-year-old Mrazek will likely return to the crease on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes, looking to build on his 3.44 GAA and .890 SV% through 34 games this season (11-19-2).

The Devils are coming off an important 5-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets but will likely switch to Allen between the pipes on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. Allen was excellent against the Oilers in a matchup earlier this season, recording a 31-save shutout in a 3-0 victory. The Devils enter Thursday's contest as +128 home underdogs against an Oilers squad coming off a disappointing 3-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

Orlov has missed the previous three games due to an undisclosed ailment but could return to the lineup on Friday against the Detroit Red Wings. 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 on Friday against the Detroit Red Wings. 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 Panthers' six-game winning streak snapped in their previous outing when Bobrovsky allowed three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) in a 3-2 loss to the Boston Bruins. Bobrovsky has a 2.51 GAA and .907 SV% in 43 games this season (27-14-2) but has been outstanding since the beginning of January, posting a solid 2.07 GAA and .922 SV% in 18 outings (10-7-1). The Panthers enter Thursday's contest as -134 road favorites against a Toronto Maple Leafs team that has lost three of their last four (1-2-1).

Rondbjerg drew into Vegas' lineup for the first time in over a month in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, but he will return to the sidelines as a healthy scratch on Thursday. The 25-year-old forward is averaging 9:21 time-on-ice and has zero points in 12 games this season.

The Golden Knights have lost two straight (0-1-1) and will hope to return to the win column on Thursday with Hill tending the twine against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Hill struggled in his previous outing, allowing six goals on 29 shots (.829 SV%) in a 6-5 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. The 28-year-old Hill has a 2.60 GAA and .904 SV% in 38 games this season (23-11-4). The Golden Knights enter Thursday's contest as -181 road favorites against a Blue Jackets team with losses in three of their last four games (1-3-0).

Kaliyev played only 7:49 time-on-ice before exiting Tuesday's 3-1 loss tot he Winnipeg Jets with an upper-body injury. The 23-year-old Kaliyev has four points (3G / 1A) in 14 games with the Rangers this season.

Boqvist was limited to only 7:51 time-on-ice before exiting Monday's 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings with an upper-body injury and did not practice on Thursday. The 24-year-old Boqvist is averaging 13:31 time-on-ice and has 11 points (4G / 7A) in 30 games this season.