The struggling Blackhawks have lost six of their last seven and will turn to Mrazek between the pipes on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche. Mrazek has allowed four or more goals in four straight (0-4-0), including giving up six goals on 28 shots (.786 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 6-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues. After starting the season with an impressive .912 SV% in 16 games (7-8-1), Mrazek has fallen off significantly, posting an ugly .834 SV% in seven games since (0-6-0). The Blackhawks enter Wednesday's contest as +203 home underdogs against an Avalanche club that is 8-1-1 in their last 10.

Terry will miss Tuesday's game due to the birth of his child. Terry has been on fire lately and will be solely missed from an Anaheim team that is 4-1-0 in their last five. The 27-year-old Terry has 33 points (14G / 19A) in 39 games this season, including eight points (5G / 3A) in his last six.

Olen Zellweger will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames, allowing Mintukov to play for the first time sine January 2nd. The 21-year-old Mintyukov is averaging 19:27 time-on-ice, recording eight points (3G / 5A), 47 blocks, and 33 hits in 31 games this season.

Pavel Mintyukov will draw back into Anaheim's lineup on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames, resulting in Zellweger being a healthy scratch. The 21-year-old Zellweger has been impressive on Anaheim's blue line this season, averaging 19:27 time-on-ice and scoring 12 points (4G / 8A) in 34 games.

Terry has been on fire lately and will be solely missed from an Anaheim team that is 4-1-0 in their last five. The 27-year-old Terry has 33 points (14G / 19A) in 39 games this season, including eight points (5G / 3A) in his last six.

Kreider did not play on Sunday and will be out of the lineup until at least January 14th against the Colorado Avalanche. The 33-year-old Kreider has struggled this season with only 15 points (13G / 2A) in 34 games but was playing better lately, scoring three points (2G / 1A) in three games before his injury.

Mintyukov will take a seat on Friday as the Ducks opt to get some fresh legs into the lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Olen Zellweger will draw into the lineup in his place.

Zellweger will get the chance to slot back into Anaheim's lineup on Friday after serving as a healthy scratch for each of the last three games. Pavel Mintyukov will sit in his place.

Dostal will get the nod for the tail-end of Anaheim's back-to-back when they travel to Edmonton to take on the Oilers on Friday. Dostal was excellent in his last appearance, stopping 32 of the 34 shots he faced in a 3-2 victory over the Devils on New Year's Eve. The 24-year-old netminder owns a 10-10-3 record and an impressive .914 SV% on the season. He'll need to be at his best again on Friday against Connor McDavid and the Oilers, as the Ducks enter action at +375 on the money line.

Nesterenko has 12 games of NHL experience but has exclusively played in the AHL this season. The 23-year-old forward has 12 points (5G / 7A) in 29 games with the San Diego Gulls (AHL) this season.

It appears John Gibson may still not be fully recovered from his illness, as the Ducks will turn to Dostal for a third consecutive game. Dostal secured the victory his last time out, allowing three goals on 23 shots in a 5-3 win over the Oilers on Sunday. The 24-year-old netminder brings a 9-10-3 record and a .913 SV% into Tuesday's clash with the Devils. He'll need to be at his best again tonight with the Ducks entering action at +230 on the money line.

The Blackhawks have struggled lately, being outscored 21-10 during a four-game losing skid, and will hope to change their fortunes with Mrazek between the pipes in the Winter Classic on Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues. After starting the season with a solid .912 SV% in his first 16 games (7-8-1), Mrazek has fallen off significantly, posting a lousy .844 SV% in his last six appearances (0-5-0). The Blackhawks enter Tuesday's contest as +125 home underdogs against a Blues club coming off a 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

Clang was recalled several days ago to serve as Lukas Dostal's backup due to John Gibson (illness) being out of the lineup. The 22-year-old Clang did not make it into the Ducks' crease and will return to the San Diego Gulls (AHL), where he has a 3.10 GAA and .896 SV% in 19 games (7-10-1).