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Veleno (illness) missed practice on Wednesday.

Veleno made his debut with the Blackhawks on Saturday, after being acquired from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for Petr Mrazek and Craig Smith. The 25-year-old Veleno is averaging 11:35 time-on-ice and has zero points through two games with the Blackhawks. The team returns to action on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks and it's unclear if Veleno will be ready to suit up.

Joe Veleno
Hughes (undisclosed) is a game-time decision in Calgary on Wednesday.

Hughes has missed four straight game due to an undisclosed injury but could return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames. He played the previous three games after missing nearly a month due to a lower-body injury. The 25-year-old Hughes has been having another season worthy of a Norris trophy, scoring 60 points (14G / 46A) in 50 games. That said, his inability to remain in the lineup lately causes notable concern for a Canucks team desperately trying to stay in the mix for a playoff spot.

Quinn Hughes
Lankinen is expected to start in Calgary on Wednesday.

Lankinen allowed three goals on 26 shots (.885 SV%) in yesterday's 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens and will likely return to the crease on Wednesday in a highly contest battle between the Calgary Flames for a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. The 29-year-old Lankinen has a 2.54 GAA and .905 SV% in 41 games this season (22-12-7). The Canucks enter Wednesday's contest as +135 road underdogs against a Flames squad with points in four straight (2-0-2).

Kevin Lankinen
Janmark (illness) missed practice and is a possibility to play in New Jersey on Thursday.

Janmark was absent from practice on Wednesday due to an illness but could be an option to play on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils. 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.

Mattias Janmark
Hintz (upper-body) is a possibility to return vs. Colorado on Sunday.

Hintz exited Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Edmonton Oilers after taking a puck to the face and has not played since. The Stars received positive news, revealing no fracture, but Hintz will still be out of the lineup for roughly one week. Before being injured, the 28-year-old Hintz was producing at an elite rate, with 16 points (3G / 13A) during a six-game point streak. The Stars don't play until Friday, which Hintz has been ruled out for, but he could return to the lineup on Sunday against the Colorado Avalanche.

Roope Hintz
Vejmelka will start vs. Anaheim on Wednesday.

Utah HC has lost two straight and will hope to return to the win column on Wednesday, with Vejmelka tending the twine against the Anaheim Ducks. Vejmelka has a sub-.900 SV% in three of his last four games (1-1-2), an uncommon trend for the Czech netminder this season. In 41 appearances (17-16-6), Vejmelka has a 2.49 GAA and .909 SV%. Utah HC enters Wednesday's contest as sizeable -278 home favorites against a Ducks squad that was defeated 7-4 by the Washington Capitals last night.

Karel Vejmelka
Vejmelka is in the starter's crease at Utah's morning skate.

Utah HC has lost two straight and will hope to return to the win column on Wednesday, with Vejmelka tending the twine against the Anaheim Ducks. Vejmelka has a sub-.900 SV% in three of his last four games (1-1-2), an uncommon trend for the Czech netminder this season. In 41 appearances (17-16-6), Vejmelka has a 2.49 GAA and .909 SV%. Utah HC enters Wednesday's contest as sizeable -278 home favorites against a Ducks squad that was defeated 7-4 by the Washington Capitals last night.

Karel Vejmelka
Wolf will start vs. Vancouver on Wednesday.

The Flames have points in three straight (2-0-1) and will turn to Wolf between the pipes on Wednesday against the Vancouver Canucks. Wolf is coming off a 26-save shutout, his third of the season, in a 1-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens. The 23-year-old goalie remains a viable candidate for the Calder trophy, boasting an impressive 2.52 GAA and .915 SV% in 38 games this season (22-12-4). The Flames enter Wednesday's contest as -143 home favorites against a Canucks squad that lost 4-2 to the Canadiens last night.

Dustin Wolf
Mrazek will start vs. Buffalo on Wednesday.

Mrazek began his career with the Red Wings and was re-acquired by them in a trade last week. The 33-year-old Mrazek will make his re-debut with the Red Wings on Wednesday, tending the twine against the Buffalo Sabres. In 33 games with the Blackhawks this season (10-19-2), Mrazek posted a 3.46 GAA and .890 SV%. The Red Wings are amid a six-game losing skid (0-6-0) but enter Wednesday's contest as -140 home favorites against a Sabres team coming off an impressive 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers.

Petr Mrazek
New York has signed Jonathan Quick to a one-year, $1.55 million contract extension.

Quick has been a serviceable backup since joining the Rangers last season, posting a 2.83 GAA and .904 SV% in 48 combined appearances (27-12-4). The veteran 39-year-old netminder will return to the Rangers for another season, ensuring the team sticks with the same tandem of him and Igor Shesterkin in the 2025-26 campaign.

Jonathan Quick
Mrazek is in the starter's crease at Detroit's morning skate.

Mrazek began his career with the Red Wings and was re-acquired by them in a trade last week. The 33-year-old Mrazek will likely make his re-debut with the Red Wings on Wednesday, tending the twine against the Buffalo Sabres. In 33 games with the Blackhawks this season (10-19-2), Mrazek posted a 3.46 GAA and .890 SV%. The Red Wings are amid a six-game losing skid (0-6-0) but enter Wednesday's contest as -140 home favorites against a Sabres team coming off an impressive 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers.

Petr Mrazek
Toffoli (lower-body) took full part in warmups and is expected to play against the Predators on Tuesday.

Toffoli played 19:15 in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the New York Islanders, one of his highest totals of the season, but saw his four-game point streak snap. The 32-year-old Toffoli is averaging 16:36 time-on-ice and has 43 points (24G / 19) in 62 games this season.

Tyler Toffoli
MacLean (illness) is on the ice for warmups and is epxected to play in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

MacLean will return on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Kings after missing last game due to an illness. The 25-year-old MacLean is averaging 9:42 time-on-ice while picking up eight points (3G / 5A) in 62 games this season.

Kyle MacLean
Gregor (visa issues) is not on the ice for warmups for Tuesday's game against the Predators.

The Sharks acquired Noah Gregor, Zack Ostapchuk, and a 2025 2nd Round Pick from the Senators for Fabian Zetterlund, Tristen Robins, and a 4th Round Pick. Gregor's team debut has been delayed due to immigration issues. The 26-year-old Gregor scored six points (4G / 2A) in 40 games with the Senators this season.

Noah Gregor
Saros will start in San Jose on Tuesday.

Saros will make his 48th start of the season when the Predators travel to San Jose to take on the Sharks on Tuesday. Saros picked up a second consecutive victory in his last outing, allowing three goals on 25 shots in a 5-3 win over the Kraken on Thursday. Nashville's franchise netminder has endured a challenging season, posting a 15-25-6 record and just an .897 SV%. Thankfully for Saros, he's got a good chance of staying in the win column on Tuesday as the Preds enter action at -165 on the money line.

Juuse Saros