Vasilevskiy will make his 34th start of the season when the Lightning host the Ducks on Thursday. Vasilevskiy will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing performance on Tuesday, when he allowed four goals on 22 shots in a 6-2 loss to the Bruins. The former Vezina Trophy winner owns an 18-13-2 record to go along with a .912 SV% on the season. He's a good bet to get back in the win column on Thursday as the Lightning enter action at -330 on the money line.

The Devils will turn to Markstrom between the pipes for the 34th time this season when they travel to Toronto to take on the Maple Leafs on Thursday. Markstrom played well in a losing effort his last time out, allowing just one goal on 28 shots in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Panthers on Tuesday. The 35-year-old netminder owns a 21-8-4 record and a .913 SV% on the season. Markstrom and the Devils enter action on Thursday as slight road favourites at -125 on the money line.

The Maple Leafs have lost three straight (0-3-0) and will turn to Woll between the pipes on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils. Woll struggled in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 23 shots (.826 SV%) in a 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. The 26-year-old Woll has a 2.65 GAA and .908 SV% in 22 games this season (14-8-0). The Maple Leafs enter Thursday's contest as +115 home underdogs against a Devils squad they defeated 2-1 on December 10th.

Gaunce was recalled along with forward Liam Ohgren. Kirill Kaprizov was placed on long-term injured reserve and Marcus Johansson was placed on injured reserve in a pair of corresponding moves.

Ohgren was recalled along with forward Brendan Gaunce. Kirill Kaprizov was placed on long-term injured reserve and Marcus Johansson was placed on injured reserve in a pair of corresponding moves.

Johansson exited Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers after 10:49 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury and will be out of the lineup for at least a week after being placed on Injured Reserve. The 34-year-old Johansson has 16 points (5G / 11A) in 44 games this season.

Chabot was limited to only 4:04 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the New York Islanders, exiting the contest after taking a puck to the face. The 27-year-old Chabot has 19 points (3G / 16A) in 43 games this season.

Merilainen has been phenomenal lately, taking the crease away from Anton Forsberg during Linus Ullmark's (back) absence. The 22-year-old Merilainen has a 1.99 GAA and .925 SV% in seven games this season (5-2-0). He has two shutouts in his previous three outings (3-0-0) and has saved 77 of 79 shots (.975 SV%). The Senators enter Thursday's contest as slight -106 home favorites against a Washington Capitals team outscoring their opposition 7-1 during a two-game winning streak.

Sebrango was a third-round pick, 63rd overall, of the Detroit Red Wings in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The 23-year-old defenseman has yet to play an NHL game and has 13 points (3G / 10A) in 28 games with the Belleville Senators (AHL) this season.

Helenius played a game with the Ontario Reign (AHL) earlier this week but will return to the Kings lineup for the first time in five games on Thursday when they visit the Vancouver Canucks. The 22-year-old Helenius is averaging 8:33 time-on-ice and has two points (0G / 2A) in 21 games this season.

The Kings have struggled scoring lately, limited to only five goals in their previous four games (2-2-0), and will likely need to rely on Kuemper for another strong performance on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. Kuemper was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 29 of 30 shots (.967 SV%) in a 1-0 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. The 34-year-old netminder has had a resurgent season in Los Angeles, posting a stellar 2.11 GAA and .921 SV% in 21 appearances (12-3-5). The Kings enter Thursday's contest as slight +101 road underdogs against a Canucks club coming off a disappointing 6-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.

The Canucks suffered a disappointing 6-1 loss on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets and will hope to rebound on Thursday with Demko tending the twine against the Los Angeles Kings. The 29-year-old Demko has a 3.17 GAA and .883 SV% in eight appearances this season (2-2-3). The Canucks enter the action on Thursday as -113 home favorites against a Kings squad that has only scored five goals in their last four games (2-2-0).

The Rangers gave up a tying goal late and ultimately lost 3-2 to the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday but have played well lately, recording a point in five straight (3-0-2). Shesterkin will return to the crease on Thursday against the Utah Hockey Club, looking to build on his 2.97 GAA and .907 SV% in 30 games this season (13-15-2). The 29-year-old netminder has played better lately, allowing only six combined goals in his previous three games (2-0-1) while posting a .924 SV%. New York enters Thursday's contest as +100 road underdogs against a Utah team amid a two-game losing skid.

Ludvig was a third-round pick, 69th overall, of the Florida Panthers in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. The 24-year-old defenseman has 41 games of NHL experience, including scoring two points (0G / 2A) in eight games with Colorado this season.

The Penguins have struggled for a large portion of the 2024-25 season, with Jarry not being an exception. After a horrendous start to the Season, Jarry spent several weeks with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, attempting to regain his form. He returned to the lineup in mid-November and, albeit showcasing better results, still struggled, posting a .893 SV% in 18 games (7-6-4).

The Rangers gave up a tying goal late and ultimately lost 3-2 to the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday but have played well lately, recording a point in five straight (3-0-2). Shesterkin will likely return to the crease on Thursday against the Utah Hockey Club, looking to build on his 2.97 GAA and .907 SV% in 30 games this season (13-15-2). The 29-year-old netminder has played better lately, allowing only six combined goals in his previous three games (2-0-1) while posting a .924 SV%. New York enters Thursday's contest as +100 road underdogs against a Utah team amid a two-game losing skid.

Vincent Desharnais is expected to draw back into Vancouver lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings if Juulsen is unable to go due to an undisclosed injury. The 27-year-old Juulsen is averaging 16:34 time-on-ice and has zero points, a -11 plus/minus, 57 blocks, and 89 hits in 32 games this season.

Noah Juulsen will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings, allowing Desharnais to re-enter the lineup. The 28-year-old Desharnais is averaging 15:59 time-on-ice and has three points (0G / 3A), 43 blocks, and 46 hits in 29 games this season.

Samuel Girard (undisclosed) will return from a three-game absence, resulting in Malinski being a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Malinski is averaging 15:42 time-on-ice and has five points (1G / 4A) in 45 games this season.

The Canucks suffered a disappointing 6-1 loss on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets and will hope to rebound on Thursday with Demko tending the twine against the Los Angeles Kings. The 29-year-old Demko has a 3.17 GAA and .883 SV% in eight appearances this season (2-2-3). The Canucks enter the action on Thursday as -113 home favorites against a Kings squad that has only scored five goals in their last four games (2-2-0).