Wagner was acquired by the Blackhawks at the trade deadline but had his hand infected from a cut from a fight which delayed his debut until Thursday. The 25-year-old will be looking to add to his career numbers, where he has 22 goals, and 40 points across 171 games played.
Brossoit stopped 27 of 30 shots (.900 SV%) for his second win in three starts as he beat Edmonton in his previous start. The 30-year-old has been excellent in his limited work this season, with his 2-0-2 record, 2.42 GAA and .924 SV%%. He will face the San Jose Sharks, who snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 3-0 win over Winnipeg last game.
Saarela had seven goals, 11 assists, 10 PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through 41 games with Lukko (Liiga) and has signed a two-year, entry-level contract that starts in 2023-24 with the Chicago Blackhawks. The 21-year-old was the Blackhawks' 2019 fourth-round pick (123 overall).
Vlasic had two goals, 15 assists, 25 PIMs and a +11 plus/minus through 52 games played with the Rockford IceHogs (AHL) and has been recalled to Chicago for the first time this season. The 21-year-old had a 15-game showing with the Blackhawks last season, picking up a goal and an assist with two PIMS and a -2 plus/minus.
Martinez missed Saturday's game in Edmonton due to personal reasons but will play Tuesday vs. the Oilers. Martinez has just 13 points (2G / 11A) in 68 games this season but leads the NHL with 221 blocked shots.
Martinez missed the Golden Knights' previous game due to personal reasons but will draw back into the lineup Tuesday vs. Edmonton. The 35-year-old has two goals, 11 assists, 64 SOG, 27 PIMs and a +22 plus/minus through 68 games played this season.
Ludwinski was a second-round pick (No.39 overall) in 2022 and has picked up 34 points (9G / 25A) in 47 games with the Kingston Frontenacs this season.
Martinez has two goals, 11 assists, 64 SOG, 22 PIMS and a +27 plus/minus through 68 games this season but will not be available Saturday vs. Edmonton as he has returned to Vegas due to personal reasons. The 35-year-old should be back in the Vegas lineup sooner rather than later when more updates appear on Martinez's status.
Kaiser was a healthy scratch for the Blackhawks' previous game but will draw back into the lineup Thursday vs. Washington. He will replace Ian Mitchell in Chicago's lineup and will hope to pick up his first career point in only his second career game.
Khudobin was traded to the Blackhawks at the Trade Deadline and will make his Chicago debut Thursday vs. Washington. The 36-year-old veteran had a 13-4-4 record, .899 SV% and 2.89 GAA through 24 games with the Texas Stars (AHL) prior to his call-up to Chicago. He will face the Washington Capitals, who are looking to snap a three-game losing streak and are 18th in the NHL in goals per game (3.13).
Brossoit has been sidelined by a lower-body injury since February 25th but travelled to Vancouver for Tuesday's game. Logan Thompson also travelled, and Jiri Patera was sent back to the AHL, suggesting that Brossoit or Thompson are ready to share the crease with Jonathan Quick as soon as Tuesday.
Kaiser made his NHL debut on Saturday and played 16:11 TOI but will be a healthy scratch Monday as Chicago takes on Colorado. The 20-year-old will be replaced by Ian Mitchell in the Blackhawks' lineup.
Kaiser was a third-round pick in 2020 (No.81 overall) and picked up 23 points (5G / 18A) in 35 games at the University of Minnesota-Duluth this season.
Khudobin was dealt to the Blackhawks at the Trade Deadline as part of the Max Domi deal and had a 13-4-4 record, 2.89 GAA and .899 SV% with the Texas Stars (AHL) and has been recalled to Chicago Wednesday. He will replace the injured Petr Mrazek, who is dealing with a groin injury.
