The Blackhawks have won five of their last eight and will return to Mrazek in net on Wednesday against the St. Louis Blues. Mrazek has been stellar lately, allowing two or fewer goals in four straight (2-2-0), including saving 42 of 44 shots (.955 SV%) in his most recent outing, an impressive 3-2 win over the Dallas Stars.
Seider is battling an illness but is expected to draw into the lineup on Tuesday in a battle for the final Eastern Conference Wild-Card spot against the Washington Capitals. In his last three games, Seider has two points (0G / 2A), seven shots, and 13 hits.
The Red Wings continue their push for the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference and will turn to Lyon to tend the twine in a pivotal matchup against the Washington Capitals. Lyon has started the last four games for the Red Wings (2-1-1), allowing two or fewer goals three times, including saving 37 of 38 shots (.974 SV%) in a stellar effort in his most recent outing, a 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres.
Rasmussen played 14:11 time-on-ice in last Monday's 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning but suffered an upper-body injury and has missed the last two games. The 24-year-old Rasmussen has a career-high 33 points (13G / 20A) in 75 games this season.
Watson will make his first appearance since March 24th, filling in for the injured Tanner Jeannot (upper-body). Watson has two goals and two assists in 30 games this season.
The Kings have lost three straight, falling to the second Wild Card position in the Western Conference, and will return to Talbot between the pipes. Talbot has allowed three or more goals in three of his last four (2-2-0), including four on 32 shots (.875 SV%) in his last outing, a 4-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. The Kings enter action on Wednesday as -178 home favourites against the Seattle Kraken.
Gustafsson has not played in over a week but will return to the ice on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils. Gustafsson has two points (0G / 2A) in his last four games while averaging nearly 21 minutes of ice time.
The Kings have lost three straight, falling to the second Wild Card position in the Western Conference, and will return to Talbot between the pipes. Talbot has allowed three or more goals in three of his last four (2-2-0), including four on 32 shots (.875 SV%) in his last outing, a 4-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. The Kings enter action on Wednesday as -178 home favourites against the Seattle Kraken.
The Red Wings continue their push for the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference on Friday and will turn to Lyon between the pipes. Despite only recording one win in his last four (1-2-1), Lyon has played well lately, allowing two or fewer goals three times, including saving 34 of 36 shots (.944 SV%) in his most recent outing, an impressive 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Gustafsson has not played in over a week but could return to the ice on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils. Gustafsson has two points (0G / 2A) in his last four games while averaging nearly 21 minutes of ice time.
Rasmussen played 14:11 time-on-ice in Monday's 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning but suffered an upper-body injury and did not participate in practice on Wednesday. The 24-year-old Rasmussen has a career-high 33 points (13G / 20A) in 75 games this season. He is expected to be out on Friday vs. New York and is considered day-to-day.
