Letang will step away from the Penguins due to the passing of his father Monday. It has been a tough season for the 35-year-old who just returned to Pittsburgh's lineup after dealing with his second career stroke. He had two goals, 14 assists, 57 SOG and was -12 through 29 games prior to him stepping aside.
Jarry allowed three goals on 27 shots (.889 SV%) for his third straight loss as New Jersey downed him in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been exceptional this season, with his 15-5-4, 2.78 GAA and .917 SV%. He will face the league-leading Boston Bruins, who have lost two of their last three games after a 4-3 overtime loss to Buffalo in their last game.
Letang has two goals, 14 assists, 12 PIMs, 57 shots and a -12 plus/minus through 29 games this season but will miss Friday's game due to a lower-body injury. It is the second time Letang has been forced to miss time in 2022-23, after a scary situation with a stroke earlier in the year.
Jarry allowed five goals on 42 shots (.881 SV%) for his second straight loss as he was defeated by the New York Islanders in his last start. The 27-year-old has been solid all season, with a 15-4-4 record, 2.77 GAA and .918 SV%. He will face the New Jersey Devils, who are in a bit of a downfall, losing eight of their last nine games.
Bemstrom was recalled from Cleveland (AHL) after an impressive 14 goals and 17 assists in 21 games with the Monsters and will return to the Blue Jackets lineup Thursday vs. the New York Islanders. Bemstrom will draw into the first line with Johnny Gaudreau and Jack Roslovic and will be hoping to add to the two goals and two assists he had in seven games earlier in the season.
Graves left the Devils' previous game after only 1:03 TOI due to an undisclosed injury and is now considered week-to-week. The 27-year-old had three goals, six assists, 49 SOG and a +18 plus/minus through 33 games prior to the injury.
Jarry allowed four goals on 26 shots (.889 SV%) to snap a seven-game winning streak as he took the loss to Carolina his last time out. Jarry has been one of the league's top netminders yet again in 2022-23, with his 15-3-4 record, 2.67 GAA and .920 SV%. He will likely find himself in a low-scoring battle as he takes on the New York Islanders, who are eighth in the NHL in goals against per game (2.74).
Jarry allowed four goals on 26 shots (.889 SV%) to snap a seven-game winning streak as he took the loss to Carolina his last time out. Jarry has been one of the league's top netminders yet again in 2022-23, with his 15-3-4 record, 2.67 GAA and .920 SV%. He will likely find himself in a low-scoring battle as he takes on the New York Islanders, who are eighth in the NHL in goals against per game (2.74).
O'Connor will see his first taste of NHL action since Nov. 5th as he draws back into the Penguins' lineup vs. Carolina. O'Connor has been sensational in Wilkes Barre/Scranton (AHL), with eight goals, 14 assists and a +9 plus/minus across 20 games played.
Hollowell will return to the Maple Leafs after it was announced Rasmus Sandin would be heading to the injured reserve Thursday (neck). Hallowell has played well in his limited showings with the Maple Leafs, with two assists, four SOG and a +3 plus/minus while averaging only 12:56 TOI in the Leafs' bottom-six pairings.
Jarry stopped 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) to pick up his seventh straight win, and 11th in his last 12 starts as he beat the Rangers in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been making a heavy push for the Vezina Trophy this year, with his 15-3-3 record, 2.60 GAA and .922 SV%. He will take on one of the hottest teams in the NHL in Carolina, who has won their last six games and ten of their last 11 games.
Jarry stopped 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) for his sixth straight win with a victory over Florida in his last start. The 27-year-old has been sensational this season, with his 14-3-3 record, 2.63 GA and .921 SV%. He will face the red-hot New York Rangers, who will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.
Beauvillier was forced to miss the Islanders' previous two contests due to a shoulder injury and will be a game-time decision for Friday's game as well. The 25-year-old has five goals, 11 points, and 58 SOG through 27 games prior to his shoulder injury.
Beauvillier was forced to miss the Islanders' previous two contests due to a shoulder injury and will be a game-time decision for Friday's game as well. The 25-year-old has five goals, 11 points, and 58 SOG through 27 games prior to his shoulder injury.
Ellers has six goals, 12 points, 14 SOG and 20 PIMs through 30 games played but will play Thursday even though he deals with an undisclosed injury. If he is forced to miss time, the Capital's replacement will need to cover his 15:05 ATOI.
Jarry stopped 27 of 28 shots (.963 SV%) as he picked up his fifth straight win with a victory over Dallas in his last start. The 27-year-old has been the league's hottest netminder as of late, which has led to his 13-3-3 record, 2.67 GAA and .920 SV%. He should face a lot of rubber tonight as he takes on the Florida Panthers, who lead the league in shots per game (37.4) and won their last outing 4-0 over Columbus.
Ellers has six goals, 12 points, 14 SOG and 20 PIMs through 30 games played but will be a game-time decision Thursday as he deals with an undisclosed injury. If he is forced to miss time, the Capital's replacement will need to cover his 15:05 ATOI.
