Gilbert has played in 17 straight games but will be replaced by Slater Koekkoek in the lineup on Thursday. Gilbert has one goal and two assists in 20 games this season.

Highmore was a healthy scratch against the Flames on Tuesday but will replace Dylan Sikura on Thursday. Highmore has one goal and one assist in 12 games this season.

Ullmark allowed two goals on 34 shots in the Sabres win over the Panthers. Ullmark has started seven straight games, going 3-4-0 with a 2.62 GAA and .905 SV%. He starts in St. Louis, where the Blues have won six in a row while scoring 3.67 goals per game.

Anderson allowed four goals on 27 shots in the Senators loss to the Lightning on Saturday. Anderson has lost three in a row while allowing a combined 13 goals on 91 shots (.857 SV%). To make matters worse, he will face the Capitals in Washington, where they are 4-1-0 in their last five and 12-4-4 on the season.

Highmore has appeared in 12 consecutive games but will come out of the lineup Tuesday vs. the Flames. Highmore will be replaced Alex Nylander.

Hawryluk was called up from the AHL following a conditioning stint in late-December and will play in his first NHL game since October 30th. Hawryluk has one goal and two assists in eight games with the Panthers this season.

Anthony Duclair is a game-time decision tonight so Batherson comes up in case he can't go. Batherson has dominated the AHL this season, leading the league with 41 points (13G / 28A) in 33 games.

Ullmark surrendered five goals on 26 shots in the Sabres loss to the Lightning on Tuesday. Ullmark lost four consecutive games (0-4-0) while posting a 3.11 GAA and .881 SV%. Despite the rough stretch, the Sabres will start Ullmark for the sixth straight game and for the 11th time in 12 games. He is 7-4-1 with a 2.68 GAA and .914 SV% on home-ice.

Anderson gave up four goals on 34 shots in the Senators loss to the Devils on Sunday. Since returning from injury, Anderson has stopped 73 of the 78 shots (.936 SV%) that he has faced and will make his 17th start of the season on Thursday. He is 3-2-1 with a 2.15 GAA and .932 SV% on home-ice this season while Florida has lost four of their last five road games.

Ullmark allowed three goals on 22 shots in the Sabres 3-2 loss in Boston on Sunday. Ullmark has lost three straight while allowing a combined seven goals on 75 shots (.907 SV%) but will make his fifth consecutive start on Tuesday. In his first start against the Lightning, Ullmark allowed three goals on 34 shots in a 3-2 loss (Nov.8).

Ullmark allowed two goals on 29 shots in the Sabres loss in Ottawa on Monday. Ullmark has lost three of his last four (1-2-1) while posting a 2.76 GAA and .903 SV% but will face the Bruins for the second time this season. He allowed three goals on 27 shots in a 3-2 loss in Boston the first time around and is a risky option even with Torey Krug and Charlie McAvoy missing on the Bruins' blueline.

Holden was a healthy scratch last night in San Jose but will likely replace Jon Merrill in the lineup tonight. Holden has seven points (4G / 3A) in 29 games this season.

Hawryluk has three points (1G / 2A) in eight games with the Panthers earlier in the year. Since going down to Springfield, he has picked up just one assist in six games.