Kozak has been a regular in Buffalo's lineup the past couple weeks but will be sidelined, possible for the remainder of the season, due to a hip strain. The 22-year-old forward has five points (3G / 2A) through 21 games in his rookie season.
Before suffering an injury on March 26th, Rempe had recently been a regular in New York's lineup. The 22-year-old Rempe is averaging 7:59 time-on-ice, recording five points (2G / 3A), 63 penalty minutes, and 103 hits in 36 games this season. The Rangers return to action on Saturday afternoon against the New Jersey Devils.
Thompson was pulled after allowing three goals on 12 shots in the first period of Wednesday's game in Carolina. Charlie Lindgren replaced Thompson and will likely see an increase workload if Thompson is out of the lineup. The Capitals recalled Hunter Shepard from the Hershey Bears (AHL) in a corresponding move.
Zibanejad did not practice on Friday due to an illness and it is unclear if he will be ready to suit up on Saturday afternoon against the New Jersey Devils. The 31-year-old Zibanejad only has two points (1G / 1A) in his last eight games.
Soderblom has not played since March 24th but will likely return to the lineup on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 23-year-old forward is averaging 13:13 time-on-ice and has 10 points (4G / 6A) in 23 games this season.
Pietrangelo has missed four straight games due to a lower-body injury but will draw back into the lineup on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 35-year-old Pietrangelo is averaging 22:29 time-on-ice and has 32 points (4G / 28A) in 67 games this season.
Schenn is battling an undisclosed ailment and did not play on Tuesday but could draw back into the lineup on Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 35-year-old Schenn is averaging 17:42 time-on-ice, recording one assist, 19 blocks, and 49 hits in nine games with the Jets this season.
Holloway suffered the injury in the first period of Thursday's game and was unable to return. We should get an update on his status ahead of the Blues' game against the Avalanche on Saturday.
Stastney was a surprise scratch on Thursday, with the team not announcing his absence prior to warmups. The Predators added that Stastney is considered day-to-day with the injury.
Jensen was a surprise scratch on Thursday, with the Sens not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Travis Hamonic will play in his place.
Steel will slot in for Jamie Benn, who will sit out on Thursday for maintenance. Steel has six goals and 17 assists in 71 games this season.
One of the quintessential ironmen in the modern day NHL, Benn will miss a game for the first time since the 2020-21 season when he sits out on Thursday due to maintenance. Sam Steel will draw into the lineup in his place.
Drouin did not play after the first period on Wednesday, exiting the game with only 6:16 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury, and will not play on Thursday. The 30-year-old Drouin has been productive lately, scoring nine points (2G / 7A) in his last nine games.
Necas played 22:35 time-on-ice, scoring a goal, Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, showing no signs of an ailment, but will be sidelined on Thursday due to an undisclosed injury. The 26-year-old Necas has 26 points (11G / 15A) in 27 games with Colorado this season.
Schenn is battling an undisclosed ailment and did not play on Tuesday but could draw back into the lineup on Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 35-year-old Schenn is averaging 17:42 time-on-ice, recording one assist, 19 blocks, and 49 hits in nine games with the Jets this season.
The Sharks have recalled Gabriel Carriere from the San Jose Barracuda (AHL) to serve as Georgi Romanov's backup on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers since Georgiev is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. The 29-year-old Georgiev has a 3.64 GAA and .876 SV% in 45 appearances this season (15-24-2).
Thrun has not played since March 8th but will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 24-year-old Thrun is averaging 16:54 time-on-ice and has 10 points (1G / 9A) in 52 games this season.
Pietrangelo has missed four straight games due to a lower-body injury but will likely draw back into the lineup on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 35-year-old Pietrangelo is averaging 22:29 time-on-ice and has 32 points (4G / 28A) in 67 games this season.
