Jarry last played on January 2nd and was pulled after stopping all eight of eight shots due to a lower-body injury. The Penguins will be very happy to have their starting netminder back, as he is 15-5-4 on the season, with his 2.75 GAA and .918 SV%. He will take on the Ottawa Senators, who won their last game 5-4 in overtime vs. Pittsburgh but are sixth in the NHL in shots per game (33.5).
Koppanen played 10:58 for the Bruins last night vs. the Islanders and picked up two PIMs but will be a healthy scratch Thursday as they take on the Rangers. Koppanen had six goals, 14 assists, 22 PIMs and a +9 plus/minus in 36 games with Providence (AHL) prior to his callup on Tuesday.
Dumba has four goals, eight assists, 54 PIMs and 56 SOG through 43 games this season but will be a healthy scratch Thursday vs. Carolina. Dumba is expected back in the lineup soon as head coach Dean Evason claimed “I won’t get into specifics, but he knows why he’s sitting out".
Letang has not played since Dec. 28th due to an illness and will not play Wednesday as Pittsburgh takes on the Ottawa Senators. The 35-year-old star defenseman has two goals, 14 assists, 57 SOG and a -12 plus/minus through 29 games prior to his latest absence.
Koppanen has six goals, 14 assists, 22 PIMs and a +9 plus/minus in 36 games with Providence (AHL) but has been recalled to Boston for a second time this season. In his previous stint, he played one game with the Bruins, where he failed to pick up a point.
Harvey-Pinard has 15 goals, 10 assists, 20 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 37 games with Laval (AHL) and has been recalled by Montreal for the first time in 2022-23. He previously played in four NHL games throughout his career and he picked up a goal during those games.
Jarry left the Winter Classic last Monday just 15:30 into the first period with an undisclosed injury and has been placed on the injured reserve retroactive to January 2nd. The 27-year-old was having a strong season, with his 15-5-4 record, 2.75 GAA and .918 SV% prior to the injury and will hope to be back sooner rather than later.
Koppanen had five goals, 19 points, 22 PIMs and a +10 plus/minus rating through 34 games this season with the Providence Bruins (AHL) and earned his first career NHL call-up Wednesday. The 24-year-old has yet to experience any NHL action throughout his career so when cracks the Bruins' lineup Thursday, he will be making his long-awaited debut.
With Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson making their season debuts on Sunday, Mantha and Nicolas Aube-Kubel will be healthy scratches vs. the Blue Jackets. Mantha has four points (1G / 3A) while playing 13:22 ATOI in his last nine games.
Jarry left the Winter Classic Monday 15:30 into the first period with an undisclosed injury and is likely unavailable Thursday as he heads back to Pittsburgh to be re-evaluated for his injury. The 27-year-old was having a strong season, with his 15-5-4 record, 2.75 GAA and .918 SV%.
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.
