Lucchini had one goal, 14 SOG, and was a -2 plus/minus through 11 games with the Senators but has been reassigned to Belleville (AHL) after clearing waivers earlier Wednesday. Lucchini heads back to Belleville (AHL) where he had seven goals, 16 assists, two PIMs and a -12 plus/minus through 25 games prior to being promoted.
Saros allowed five goals on 33 shots (.848 SV%) for his second straight loss as he was defeated by Buffalo in his previous start. The 27-year-old star netminder has been a rock for the Predators this season, with his 15-12-5 record, 2.73 GAA and .919 SV%. He takes on the Calgary Flames, who have won their last two games and are third in the NHL in shots per game (34.9).
Denisenko appeared in six games with the Panthers earlier in the season, picking up just one assist. The 22-year-old has recorded 18 points (8G / 10A) in 32 AHL games this season. It's unclear if he will draw into the lineup on Monday or if he'll serve as an extra forward.
Blankenburg last played on Nov.10th due to an ankle injury but was activated off the injured reserve Thursday. The 24-year-old had two goals, one assist, 13 SOG, and four PIMs through seven games prior to his injury.
Barron has been a healthy scratch for the previous three Montreal games but will draw back into the Canadiens' lineup as they take on the Predators Thursday. The 21-year-old defenseman has yet to pick up a point while collecting two SOG and a -4 plus/minus through four games.
Oesterle was a healthy scratch for the Red Wings' previous game Wednesday but will draw back into the lineup Thursday for Gustav Lindstrom vs. Toronto. The 30-year-old has two goals, one assist, 26 SOG and six PIMs through 27 games played this year.
Ylonen has eight goals, 27 points, 16 PIMs and a -4 plus/minus rating through 34 games played with Laval (AHL) but has been recalled to the Canadiens for the first time this season. The 23-year-old played in 15 games with Montreal in 2021-22, picking up two goals, five points and a +2 plus/minus in his short showing.
Friedman failed to pick up both a shot or a point through his three games with the Penguins and will head back to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) Wednesday. The 27-year-old had a goal, four assists, 13 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 19 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton prior to his call-up.
Saros set the Nashville Franchise save record in his previous start with his 64-save performance (.955 SV%) in a win over Carolina in regular time. The 27-year-old has been Nashville's best player yet again this season, with his 14-10-5 record, 2.77 GAA, and .918 SV%. He will face the Ottawa Senators, who will be looking for better fortunes after an 8-4 loss to Seattle snapped their three-game winning streak.
Oesterle has two goals, one assist, 26 PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through 26 games but will be a healthy scratch vs. Florida.
Saros allowed three goals on 27 shots (.889 SV%) but still picked up his second straight win in a victory over Montreal in his last start. The 27-year-old has drastically improved his numbers over the last month, and now has a respectable 13-10-5 record, 2.76 GAA and .915 SV%. He faces the league's hottest team in the Carolina Hurricanes, who just snapped an 11-game winning streak with a 5-3 loss to the New York Rangers last game.
Bellows failed to pick up a point across 13 games with Philadelphia and the New York Islanders in his previous time in the NHL this season but will be recalled again from Lehigh Valley (AHL) Thursday. In 11 games in the AHL, he had three goals, six assists and 16 PIMs.
Vrana has not played since Oct. 15th due to personal reasons and was surprisingly waived Tuesday but cleared waivers and will now head to Grand Rapids (AHL) for the foreseeable future. The 26-year-old had a goal, two points and five SOG in his short two-game stint prior to stepping away from the team.
Smith has eight assists, 37 SOG and 32 PIMs through 34 games but will miss Tuesday's game vs. Montreal as he is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Mark Jankowski will be taking his spot in the Predators' lineup.
