Husso was pulled after allowing four goals on 12 shots (.667 SV%) as he took the no-contest in his last start vs. Pittsburgh. The 27-year-old has struggled as of late, which has led to his 12-6-5 record, 2.86 GAA and .908 SV%. He will take on New Jersey, who have lost three of their last four games after a 5-4 shootout loss vs. Carolina last game.
Tarasenko suffered a hand injury early in Saturday's game vs. the Wild and will be re-evaluated in one month. In addition to Tarasenko's injury, the Blues also lost Ryan O'Reilly for six weeks due to a broken foot. Jake Neighbours was recalled from the AHL to help replace Tarasenko on the wing.
Simek will head to the press box Thursday as a health scratch after putting up a goal, an assist, 28 SOG and 25 PIMs across 29 games played.
Husso allowed four goals on 42 shots (.905 SV%) for his fourth straight loss in an overtime defeat to Washington his last time out. The 27-year-old has been enjoying a solid first season in Detroit, with his 11-6-5 record, 2.66 GAA and .913 SV%. He will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning, who snapped a five-game winning streak with a 4-1 loss to Toronto in their last game.
Talbot stopped 29 of 32 shots (.906 SV%) for his fourth straight win as he beat Detroit in his last start. The 35-year-old has been enjoying a solid first season in the Nations' Capital, with his 8-7-0 record, 2.55 GAA and .916 SV%. He will face the Winnipeg Jets, who have been very sound defensively this season, ranking fourth in the NHL in goals allowed per game (2.58).
O'Regan had been playing in San Diego (AHL) prior to being dealt Monday to the Detroit Red Wings and had three goals, 15 assists and a -11 plus/minus through 27 games with the Gulls. He was a part of a three-way deal which saw Michael Del Zotto head to Anaheim and Givani Smith go to Florida.
This will be only Campbell's third start of December after stopping 29 of 32 shots (.906 SV%) in his previous start, in a win over Nashville. Campbell has had a nightmarish opening season in Edmonton, losing the starting role while posting a 8-6-0 record, 4.04 GAA and .875 SV%. He faces the Nashville Predators, who will be looking to snap the six game losing streak that they are currently on.
Husso allowed five goals on 27 shots (.815 SV%) as he picked up his third straight loss in a defeat to Ottawa in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been enjoying a nice first season in Detroit, with his 11-6-4 record, .913 SV% and 2.61 GAA. He faces off against the Washington Capitals, who have won six of their last seven games after a 5-2 victory over Toronto in their last game.
