Talbot allowed three goals on 29 shots (.897 SV%) for his third loss in five games as he was beaten by the Carolina Hurricanes in his last start. The 35-year-old has had an injury-filled first year in Ottawa, which has led to his 12-14-1 record, 2.90 GAA and .905 SV%. He will face the red-hot Detroit Red Wings, who have won 8 of their last 10 contests after dropping their last game 3-0 to Tampa Bay.
Raymond last played on February 9th due to a lower-body injury and was activated from the injured reserve Monday. The 20-year-old has 15 goals, 18 assists, 87 SOG, 22 PIMs and a -10 plus/minus through 50 games prior to the injury.
Talbot allowed three goals on 29 shots (.897 SV%) for his third loss in five games as he was beaten by the Carolina Hurricanes in his last start. The 35-year-old has had an injury-filled first year in Ottawa, which has led to his 12-14-1 record, 2.90 GAA and .905 SV%. He will face the red-hot Detroit Red Wings, who have won 8 of their last 10 contests after dropping their last game 3-0 to Tampa Bay.
Talbot last took the crease on January 25th due to a lower-body injury but was perfect in that start, stopping all 14 of 14 New York Islander shots for the win. The 35-year-old's first season in Ottawa has not gone as planned, as shown by his 12-13-1 record, 2.90 GAA and .905 SV%. He will face one of the NHLs hottest teams in Carolina, who have won their last four games after a 4-1 win over St. Louis.
Husso stopped 26 of 27 shots (.963 SV%) for his fifth win in six games as he defeated the Washington Capitals in his previous start. The 28-year-old has had an up-and-down first season in Detroit, with his 22-13-5 record, 2.90 GAA and .905 SV%. He will take on the New York Rangers, who have lost two-straight after winning seven in a row before this recent slump.
Berggren has 11 goals, 10 assists, 60 SOG, 14 PIMs and is a -2 plus/minus through 43 games this season but will be a healthy scratch Thursday as Detroit takes on New York. Filip Zadina will be replacing him in the Red Wings' lineup.
Lyon had a 3-2-1 record, with a 3.89 GAA and .892 SV% with the Panthers earlier in the season during his previous call-up and has been recalled again Wednesday. The 30-year-old leaves Charlotte (AHL), where he was 11-9-1 with a 2.62 GAA and .906 SV%.
Simek hasn't played on December 31st due to an upper-body injury but has been activated off the injured reserve Wednesday. The 30-year-old stay-at-home defenseman has a goal, an assist, 25 PIMs and a -9 plus/minus through 31 games played before his injury.
Petry was absent from the Penguins' practice Wednesday due to illness and is now questionable to play Thursday vs. Edmonton. The 35-year-old has three goals, 16 assists, 78 SOG, 18 PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through 40 games played this season.
Husso allowed four goals on 26 shots (.846 SV%) to snap a four-game winning streak as he beat Seattle in his previous start. The 28-year-old has had an up-and-down first season in Detroit, which has led to his 21-13-5 record, 2.95 GAA and .904 SV%. He will take on the slumping Washington Capitals, who have lost four straight games after a 4-1 loss to Carolina last game.
Motte was dealt to New York for Julen Gautheir and a seventh-round pick Sunday and will make his Rangers' debut Monday. The 27-year-old had three goals, six assists, 65 SOG and four PIMs through 38 games with Ottawa prior to the deal.
