Lagesson played in the Maple Leafs' 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres earlier this week but was a healthy scratch in the previous two games. In 30 games this season, Lagesson has four points (0G / 4A), 57 hits, and 38 blocks.

Lyon has struggled lately, losing three straight, but will return to the crease for the fifth straight time on Friday night. Lyon has allowed four or more goals in three straight, including allowing five on 40 shots (.875 SV%) in a 7-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday. The Red Wings enter action as -139 road favourites against an Arizona Coyotes club that lost 5-2 last night to the Minnesota Wild.

Simek has been an NHL regular with the San Jose Sharks since the 2018-19 season but has spent the entirety of the 2023-24 campaign in the AHL. In 40 games with the San Jose Barracuda, he has 16 points (4G / 12A) and 29 penalty minutes.

After a miserable two-month stretch for Talbot, he appears to have returned to form and will tend the twine for the fifth straight game on Thursday. Talbot was excellent in a 2-1 losing effort in overtime against the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, saving 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%). The Kings enter action as -191 home favourites against an Ottawa Senators club that was defeated 2-1 by the Anaheim Ducks last night.

Lagesson played in the Maple Leafs' last contest, a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres, but was a healthy scratch in the previous two games. In 30 games this season, Lagesson has four points (0G / 4A), 57 hits, and 38 blocks.

After a miserable two-month stretch for Talbot, he appears to have returned to form and will likely tend the twine for the fifth straight game on Thursday. Talbot was excellent in a 2-1 losing effort in overtime against the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, saving 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%). The Kings enter action as -191 home favourites against an Ottawa Senators club that was defeated 2-1 by the Anaheim Ducks last night.

Lagesson will draw in for Jake McCabe, who is a late scratch due to an illness. Lagesson has no goals and four assists in 29 games this season.

Lyon has lost two straight but will return to the crease on Wednesday for the Red Wings. The 31-year-old Lyon has allowed four goals in two straight (0-2-0), but was sensational against the Colorado Avalanche on February 22nd, saving 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime victory. That said, the Red Wings enter action as +172 underdogs on the road in Colorado.

Tarasenko joined the Senators in the offseason on a one-year contract, a move that did not materialize for the club as they are trending towards another season without playoff hockey. On Wednesday, the Panthers acquired Tarasenko from the Senators in return for a conditional 2024 fourth-round pick and a 2025 third-round pick, with Ottawa retaining half of his salary. Tarasenko was playing some of his best hockey of the season before the trade, scoring nine points (4G / 5A) in his last 13 games.

After a rough two-month stretch, Talbot has seemingly re-emerged as the go-to guy between the pipes for the Kings and will start for the third straight game. Talbot has won four of his last five starts, allowing fewer than two goals four times and posting a stellar .955 SV%. The Kings enter action with even -105 odds at home in a divisional matchup against the Vancouver Canucks.

After a rough two-month stretch, Talbot has seemingly re-emerged as the go-to guy between the pipes for the Kings and will likely start for the third straight game. Talbot has won four of his last five starts, allowing fewer than two goals four times and posting a stellar .955 SV%. The Kings enter action with even -105 odds at home in a divisional matchup against the Vancouver Canucks.

Mrazek will return to the crease for the Blackhawks on Monday in a rematch against the Colorado Avalanche. Last week, Mrazek allowed five goals on 33 shots (.848 SV%) in a 5-0 loss to Colorado. Mrazek has allowed three or more goals in four straight (0-3-1), with the Blackhawks being outscored 17-7. Chicago enters action as a significant +338 road underdog.

Mrazek will return to the crease for the Blackhawks on Monday in a rematch against the Colorado Avalanche. Last week, Mrazek allowed five goals on 33 shots (.848 SV%) in a 5-0 loss to Colorado. Mrazek has allowed three or more goals in four straight (0-3-1), with the Blackhawks being outscored 17-7. Chicago enters action as a significant +338 road underdog.

Larkin has been excellent for the Red Wings this season but will miss approximately two weeks due to a lower-body injury, a devasting blow for a team amid a playoff race. Larkin leads the Red Wings with 54 points (26G / 28A) in 55 games while averaging 3.0 shots per night. J.T. Compher will likely be the center iceman seeing the greatest increase in deployment during Larkin's absence.

Lyon will get the chance to redeem himself after a poor showing in his last outing. On Thursday, Lyon allowed four goals on 26 shots (.846 SV%) in a 5-3 loss to the New York Islanders, snapping his four-game winning streak where he allowed only eight total goals. He will face off against the Florida Panthers, the team he made a name for himself with last season, and saved 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) against in a 3-2 victory on January 17th.

Talbot will be back between the pipes for the Kings for the second straight game on Thursday as he tries to wrestle back control of the starting job from David Rittich. Talbot took the loss in Calgary on Tuesday, allowing three goals on 36 shots in the 4-2 defeat. Despite the result, it was another promising start for Talbot, who's snapped out of his prolonged cold streak with a .949 SV% over his last three contests. He draws a difficult matchup on Thursday with the Kings being +125 underdogs in Vancouver.

Mrazek will start for the third straight game for the Blackhawks on Thursday night. Despite only recording one win in his last 10 outings (1-6-3), Mrazek has played very well, recording a respectable .917 SV%. That said, the Blackhawks are poised for another loss as they enter Thursday's game as +255 home underdogs against a high-scoring Colorado Avalanche club that defeated the Dallas Stars 5-1 on Tuesday.

Mrazek will likely start for the third straight game for the Blackhawks on Thursday night. Despite only recording one win in his last 10 outings (1-6-3), Mrazek has played very well, recording a respectable .917 SV%. That said, the Blackhawks are poised for another loss as they enter Thursday's game as +255 home underdogs against a high-scoring Colorado Avalanche club that defeated the Dallas Stars 5-1 on Tuesday.

The red-hot Red Wings will turn to Lyon between the pipes on Thursday as they attempt to extend their six-game winning streak. Lyon has been terrific lately, posting an impressive 2.00 GAA and .931 SV% across his last four outings (4-0-0). Lyon and the Red Wings will face off against a New York Islanders club with a 2-3-2 record in their last seven and has scored fewer than three goals four times.