Despite being absent from practice on Thursday to tend to personal matters, Terry will likely play in the evening against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 28-year-old Terry has been suiting up on a line with Frank Vatrano and Mikael Granlund. Terry has three points (0G / 3A) through three games.

The Ducks are off to a 2-1-0 start to the season, riding a two-game winning streak, and will turn to Dostal on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes. After a strong 2024-25 season, earning himself the starting gig in Anaheim, Dostal will look to improve on his 3.08 GAA and .893 SV% through two games this season (1-1-0). The Ducks enter the action on Thursday as +170 home underdogs against a Hurricanes team that remains undefeated this season (3-0-0).

Raymond exited Monday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs after only 7:58 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. He did not play on Wednesday, but has skated on his own prior to practice. His status for Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning is uncertain. The 23-year-old Raymond was off to a strong start to the season, with three points (2G / 1A) in three games.

Scoring only eight goals in their first three games (1-2-0), the Canucks are shaking things up ahead of the contest on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. Lekkerimaki will be a healthy scratch and Braeden Cootes was reassigned to Seattle (AHL), paving the way for Max Sasson and Linus Karlsson to make their season debuts. The 25-year-old Karlsson has six points (3G / 3A) in 27 career NHL games.

Scoring only eight goals in their first three games (1-2-0), the Canucks are shaking things up ahead of the contest on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. Lekkerimaki will be a healthy scratch and Braeden Cootes was reassigned to Seattle (AHL), paving the way for Max Sasson and Linus Karlsson to make their season debuts. The 25-year-old forward has seven points (3G / 4A) in 29 career NHL games.

Scoring only eight goals in their first three games (1-2-0), the Canucks are shaking things up ahead of the contest on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. Lekkerimaki will be a healthy scratch and Braeden Cootes was reassigned to Seattle (AHL), paving the way for Max Sasson and Linus Karlsson to make their season debuts. The 21-year-old Lekkerimaki has one point (1G / 0A) in three games this season.

Hellebuyck, the two-time reigning Vezina Trophy winner, has played only two games this season, both with contrasting results. The 32-year-old netminder allowed five goals on 37 shots (.865 SV%) in a 5-4 loss to the Dallas Stars, which he followed up by saving 30 of 32 (.938 SV%) in his next outing, a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings. Hellebuyck and the Jets will look for more consistency on Thursday, entering their contest against the Philadelphia Flyers as -134 road favourites.

Mackenzie Blackwood is nearing his return, currently on a conditioning stint with the Colorado Eagles (AHL), but Wedgewood remains the option between the pipes for the Avalanche on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 33-year-old Wedgewood has been stellar, posting an impressive 1.72 GAA and .935 SV% in four games (3-0-1). Colorado is a -160 road favorite on Thursday against a Columbus team off to a 1-2-0 start.

The Canucks are off to a 1-2-0 start to the 2025-26 season but have received stellar play from Demko, who will likely return to the crease on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. The 29-year-old Demko has an impressive 1.54 GAA and .944 SV% through two games this season (1-1-0). The Canucks enter Thursday's contest as +146 road underdogs against an undefeated Stars team that is outscoring its opposition 15-10 through three games this season (3-0-0).

Erne joined the Stars for a PTO in training camp and was rewarded with a one-year, two-way contract. With Matt Duchene (upper body) out of the lineup on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks, Erne will suit up for his Stars' debut. The 30-year-old Erne last played in the NHL in the 2023-24 season and has 91 points (41G / 50A) in 379 career games.

The Stars (3-0-0) are one of two teams without a loss this season and will turn to DeSmith for the first time on Thursday when they host the Vancouver Canucks. The 34-year-old DeSmith was excellent in a backup role with the Stars last season, posting a solid 2.59 GAA, .915 SV%, and two shutouts in 27 appearances (14-8-2). DeSmith could see a slight uptick in playing time this season, as the Stars have expressed interest in wanting to keep starting netminder Jake Oettinger sharp for the playoffs. The Stars enter the action on Thursday as -172 home favorites against a Canucks team off to a 1-2-0 start in the 2025-26 season.

Duchene was on the receiving end of a hit from Minnesota's Jacob Middleton that made contact with his head in Tuesday's 5-2 win. The 34-year-old Duchene was shaken up on the play but skated off the ice under his power, although he was not able to return to the game. Duchene has two points (1G / 1A) in three games this season and will create a sizable void in the Stars' top-six if he misses any time. That said, Stars' head coach Glen Gulutzan seemed optimistic, stating that Duchene was close to playing on Thursday, but the team is erring on the side of caution.

Ullmark has not impressed early in the 2025-26 season, which gave backup Leevi Merilainen an opportunity to showcase his talent on Wednesday, but he fell short, allowing seven goals on 26 shots (.731 SV%) in an 8-4 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. The 32-year-old Ullmark will return to the crease on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. Ullmark has a 4.07 GAA and .842 SV% through three games this season (1-2-0). The Senators enter the action on Thursday as -141 home favorites against the Kraken.

Saros served as the backup to Justus Annunen for the first time in Nashville's most recent game, a 7-4 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, but he will return to the crease on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens. After an uncharacteristically weak 2024-25 season, the 30-year-old Saros is off to an excellent start in 2025-26, showcasing a 1.64 GAA and .947 SV% in three games (2-0-1). The Predators enter Thursday's contest as +133 road underdogs against a Canadiens team that has outscored their opposition 13-7 during a three-game winning streak.

Crozier exited Tuesday's game against the Washington Capitals due to an undisclosed injury and will be sidelined week-to-week, beginning with Friday's contest against the Minnesota Wild. The 25-year-old Crozier was off to a hot start in 2025-26, scoring three points (0G / 3A) in four games.

Grubauer will occupy Seattle's crease for the first time this season when the team visits the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. The 33-year-old Grubauer has shown little value since joining Seattle in the 2021-22 season, posting an ugly 3.07 GAA and .890 SV% in 156 combined appearances (57-78-12). Grubauer had a career-worst 3.49 GAA and .875 SV% in 26 games last season (8-17-1), in addition to a seven-game stint where he was demoted to the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL). Seattle enters the action on Thursday as +127 road underdogs against an Ottawa Senators team coming off an 8-4 loss to the Buffalo Sabres last night.

Saros served as the backup to Justus Annunen for the first time in Nashville's most recent game, a 7-4 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, but he will likely return to the crease on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens. After an uncharacteristically weak 2024-25 season, the 30-year-old Saros is off to an excellent start in 2025-26, showcasing a 1.64 GAA and .947 SV% in three games (2-0-1). The Predators enter Thursday's contest as +133 road underdogs against a Canadiens team that has outscored their opposition 13-7 during a three-game winning streak.

The Stars (3-0-0) are one of two teams without a loss this season and will turn to DeSmith for the first time on Thursday when they host the Vancouver Canucks. The 34-year-old DeSmith was excellent in a backup role with the Stars last season, posting a solid 2.59 GAA, .915 SV%, and two shutouts in 27 appearances (14-8-2). DeSmith could see a slight uptick in playing time this season, as the Stars have expressed interest in wanting to keep starting netminder Jake Oettinger sharp for the playoffs. The Stars enter the action on Thursday as -172 home favorites against a Canucks team off to a 1-2-0 start in the 2025-26 season.

Borgen showed no signs of an injury in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to the Edmonton Oilers, playing a season-high 20:32 time-on-ice, but did not participate in practice on Wednesday. His status for Thursday's game against the New York Rangers is up in the air. The Rangers recalled defenseman Scott Morrow from the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) as a potential replacement if Borgen is not able to play.

Allen did not finish Monday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets due to cramping and was replaced by Jacob Markstrom in the eventual 3-2 win. However, Markstrom suffered a lower-body injury in the process and will be out of the lineup week-to-week. As such, Allen will share the crease with recently recalled Nico Daws for the foreseeable future. The 35-year-old Allen was solid before exiting Monday's game, saving 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) through 40 minutes. The Devils enter Thursday's contest as -151 home favorites against a Florida Panthers team that played last night and lost 4-1 to the Detroit Red Wings.