Saros allowed four goals on 37 shots (.892 SV%) to snap a two-game losing streak as he beat the Anaheim Ducks in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been the Predators' best player this season, with his 25-18-6 record, .917 SV% and 2.78 GAA. He will face the Detroit Red Wings, who have lost seven of their last nine games and are 22nd in the NHL in goals per game (2.98).
Stamkos left with a lower-body injury in the second period and did not return. Head coach Jon Cooper did not have an update on Stamkos post-game but did say that he thinks he's going to be OK, and that he'll be evaluated on Sunday morning.
Saros allowed three goals on 29 shots (.897 SV%) for his second loss in three games as he was beaten by Vancouver in his last start. The 27-year-old has been solid as expected all season, with his 24-17-6 record, 2.75 GAA and .917 SV%. He will take on the Arizona Coyotes, who just snapped a three-game losing streak with a 6-2 win over St. Louis last game but are last in the NHL in shots per game (25.7).
Allison left the Flyers' previous game after just 13:19 TOI due to an undisclosed injury and will not play Thursday vs. Carolina. The 25-year-old right-winger has eight goals, 13 points, 65 SOG, 34 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 45 games prior to the injury.
Englund has three assists, 30 PIMs and 26 SOG through 41 games with both Colorado and Chicago but will be a healthy scratch Wednesday as they take on the Detroit Red Wings. Ian Mitchell's return from injury (hamstring) is the reason for the 27-year-old heading to the press box.
O'Reilly left the Maple Leafs' previous game after just 11:11 TOI due to a broken finger and underwent surgery to repair it Tuesday. He is expected to miss four weeks after being placed on the long-term injured-reserve Monday. It is a massive loss for the Maple Leafs as the 32-year-old was one of their big Trade Deadline acquisitions and had 15 goals and 24 points through 48 games this season.
McCarron had two goals, three assists, 19 PIMs and a +3 plus/minus through 13 games with the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) and has been recalled Monday to the Predators. The 27-year-old returns to Nashville, where he had a goal, two points and 17 PIMs through 15 games earlier in the season.
O'Reilly left the Maple Leafs' previous game after just 11:11 TOI due to a broken finger and is considered out indefinitely after being placed on the long-term injured-reserve Monday. It is a massive loss for the Maple Leafs as the 32-year-old was one of their big Trade Deadline acquisitions and had 15 goals and 24 points through 48 games this season.
Vrana has a goal, an assist, seven SOG, and a +1 plus/minus through five games with the Detroit Red Wings but has been dealt with 50% salary retention to St. Louis for Dylan McLaughlin and a 2025 7th Round Pick. It's a new start for Vrana, who attended the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program earlier this season and had found his way out of Detroit's lineup more often than in.
Oesterle hasn't played since February 28th with an undisclosed injury and has been activated off the injured reserve Thursday. The 30-year-old had two assists, five points, and eight PIMs through 38 games prior to his injury.
Denisenko has three assists, 16 SOG, four PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 18 games with Florida but has been loaned to Charlotte (AHL) Thursday. The 22-year-old had nine goals and 21 points across 37 games with Charlotte prior to his previous promotion.
