Samsonov stopped 20 of 21 shots (.952 SV%) to snap a two-game losing streak as he topped the Montreal Canadiens in his previous start. The 26-year-old has made the most of his one-year contract in Toronto this season, with his 26-10-5 record, 2.36 GAA and .917 SV%. He takes on the Florida Panthers, who have won six-straight games on their way to sneaking into the second-to-last playoff spot over the weekend.
Whitecloud left the Golden Knights' previous contest after just 14:57 TOI due to a lower-body injury and will not play Tuesday vs. Seattle. The 26-year-old is considered day-to-day for the time being and has five goals, seven assists, 64 SOG, 41 PIMs and a +10 plus/minus through 59 games played prior to the injury.
Eichel missed the Golden Knights' previous game due to an undisclosed injury and will not play Tuesday vs. Seattle as well. The 26-year-old has 27 goals, 38 assists, 221 SOG, four PIMs and a +25 plus/minus through 66 games prior to the injury.
Samsonov allowed two goals on 16 shots (.875 SV%) for his third loss in three games as he took the loss to Detroit in his previous game after entering a few minutes into the second period. The 26-year-old has been very solid for the Maple Leafs in his first season in Toronto, with his 25-10-4 record, 2.41 GAA and .915 SV%. He will take on the Boston Bruins, who have won three-straight and 10 of his last 11 games.
Laczynski has been a healthy scratch for the Flyers' previous three games but will draw back into the lineup Thursday vs. Dallas. The 25-year-old has two goals, two assists, 20 SOG, two PIMs and a -3 plus/minus through 27 games played this season.
Samsonov allowed two goals on 16 shots (.875 SV%) for his third loss in three games as he took the loss to Detroit in his previous game after entering a few minutes into the second period. The 26-year-old has been very solid for the Maple Leafs in his first season in Toronto, with his 25-10-4 record, 2.41 GAA and .915 SV%. He will take on the Boston Bruins, who have won three-straight and 10 of his last 11 games.
Smith has missed the Golden Knights' previous four games due to a lower-body injury and is expected to return to the Vegas lineup Monday vs. Minnesota. The 32-year-old had 24 goals, 27 assists, 167 SOG, 16 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 72 games before his injury.
Samsonov allowed six goals on 28 shots (.786 SV%) for his second loss in three games as he was defeated by the New York Islanders in his previous start. The 26-year-old has been strong in his first season as a Maple Leaf, with his 24-9-3 record, 2.46 GAA and .914 SV%. He will face the Florida Panthers, who are in a playoff chase but have lost four-straight games after a 5-2 loss to Ottawa last game.
Hutton was a healthy scratch for the Golden Knights' previous game but will draw into the lineup Thursday vs. San Jose as he replaced the injured Shea Theodore. The 29-year-old has two goals, an assist, 43 SOG, six PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 23 games this season.
Theodore left the Golden Knights' previous game vs. Edmonton after just 12:40 TOI due to an undisclosed injury and will not play Thursday as the team takes on the San Jose Sharks. The 27-year-old has eight goals, 33 assists, 134 SOG, 18 PIMs and a +17 plus/minus through 54 games played prior to his injury.
Samsonov allowed six goals on 28 shots (.786 SV%) for his second loss in three games as he was defeated by the New York Islanders in his previous start. The 26-year-old has been strong in his first season as a Maple Leaf, with his 24-9-3 record, 2.46 GAA and .914 SV%. He will face the Florida Panthers, who are in a playoff chase but have lost four-straight games after a 5-2 loss to Ottawa last game.
