As expected, Nedeljkovic will be between the pipes for the Penguins as they travel to Chicago on Thursday to play their second game in as many nights. Nedeljkovic's last start came on February 9th in Minnesota, when he allowed three goals on 30 shots enroute to a 3-2 defeat. Nedeljkovic has performed well when called upon this season, posting an 8-4-3 record to go along with an impressive .917 SV%. He and the Penguins are -190 favourites to pick up the win in Chicago on Thursday.

Reaves has played five straight games, recording one goal and 15 hits, after being a healthy scratch for most of the previous two months. He will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, indicating that one or both of Mitch Marner and John Tavares will likely return to the lineup from illness.

Ferraro has not played since exiting a game on January 22nd with a lower-body injury but appears ready to return to the lineup for the Sharks' Wednesday night contest against the Winnipeg Jets. The 25-year-old had been a key part of San Jose's blue line throughout the year, with his 14 points (1G/13A), 26 PIMs, 79 SOG, and -21 plus/minus.

Afanasyev was recalled along with Mark Jankowski on Monday in moves corresponding to Philip Tomasino being reassigned to the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL). Afanasyev was the 45th overall pick of the Predators in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft and has been enjoying a terrific season at the AHL level, scoring 42 points (21G / 21A) in 42 games.

Nedeljkovic will start his first game since the All-Star break on Friday evening when the Penguins visit the Minnesota Wild. The 28-year-old Nedeljkovic has only played once in the last seven games for the Penguins but was excellent, saving 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%) in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Florida Panthers. Nedeljkovic was victorious against Minnesota on December 16th, saving 24 of 27 shots (.889 SV%) in a 4-3 win.

Dellandrea was a healthy scratch for the Stars' previous three games but will draw back into the lineup Wednesday vs. Toronto instead of Craig Smith. The 23-year-old former 1st-round pick (13th overall) has struggled to produce throughout the 2023-24 season, with only three points (1G/2A), 17 SOG, 10 PIMs, and a -9 plus/minus through 21 games.

Toffoli was a surprise scratch for Tuesday's game, with the team only announcing his absence at the start of warmups. Max Willman will draw into the Devils' lineup to fill the void.

Ferraro left the Sharks' game a week ago vs. Los Angeles after just 14:02 due to an undisclosed injury and has been placed on the Injured Reserve Monday. The 25-year-old had been a key part of San Jose's blue line throughout the year, with his 14 points (1G/13A), 26 PIMs, 79 SOG, and -21 plus/minus.

Mukhamadullin was a key piece in the trade that sent Timo Meier to New Jersey and will make his NHL debut Saturday vs. Buffalo. The 22-year-old Russian defensemen was the 20th overall pick in the 2020 NHL draft and has excelled with the San Jose Barracuda (AHL) this season, with 26 points (5G/21A) in 39 games played.

After taking the reigns on the Penguins' crease for most of December, Nedeljkovic will start on Friday for the first time in six games. Nedeljkovic has been serviceable this season, posting a 2.66 GAA and .916 SV% in 15 games (8-3-2), but allowed three goals on nine shots (.667 SV%) before being pulled in his last outing, a 4-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on January 11th. The Penguins are +116 home underdogs against a Florida Panthers club that has outscored their opposition 10-3 in their last two games (2-0-0).

After taking the reigns on the Penguins' crease for most of December, Nedeljkovic will likely start on Friday for the first time in six games. Nedeljkovic has been serviceable this season, posting a 2.66 GAA and .916 SV% in 15 games (8-3-2), but allowed three goals on nine shots (.667 SV%) before being pulled in his last outing, a 4-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on January 11th. The Penguins are +116 home underdogs against a Florida Panthers club that has outscored their opposition 10-3 in their last two games (2-0-0).

Dellandrea will be the odd-man out on Thursday as Craig Smith draws back into the lineup. Dellandrea has one goal and two assists in 21 games this season.

Mukhamadullin was the 20th overall pick of the New Jersey Devils in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft before being traded to the San Jose Sharks as part of the Timo Meier deal last season. In 39 games with the San Jose Baracuda, Mukhamadullin has 26 points (5G / 21A).

Skinner has not played since January 9th, missing the last five games, but will likely to the lineup on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. On Monday, he was a full participant in practice, including partaking in drills with the top powerplay unit. Before his injury, Skinner was riding a hot streak with eight points (3G / 5A) in his last five games.

Reaves has been on the Injured Reserve since December 14th and made some news this passed week after stating he had been healthy for weeks despite being on the IR. The 37-year-old veteran winger is in the first year of a three-year, $4.05 million contract signed in the offseason and has a goal and no assists in 21 games played so far this season.

Ferraro was limited to only 14:02 time-on-ice before exiting Monday's game against the Los Angeles Kings with an undisclosed injury. Calen Addison will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the New York Rangers.

Skinner has not played since January 9th, missing the last five games, but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. On Monday, he was a full participant in practice, including partaking in drills with the top powerplay unit. Before his injury, Skinner was riding a hot streak with eight points (3G / 5A) in his last five games.