Hertl will be suspended for two games after his high-sticking infraction Sunday vs. Calgary. It is a massive loss for the Sharks who will be without their leading forward scorer, who has 11 goals, 21 assists, 12 PIMs and 82 SOG through 33 games played this season prior to his suspension.
Hill allowed five goals on 34 shots (.853 SV%) but still picked up his third straight win with a victory over Winnipeg in his previous start. The Golden Knights' backup has been solid this season, with a 8-2-1 record, 2.62 GAA and .907 SV%. He will face the Buffalo Sabres, who are on a three game winning streak after beating the Arizona Coyotes 5-2 in his last start.
Schmid will head back down to Utica (AHL) after doing a more than admirable job backing up the Devils' crease, posting an incredible 5-3-0 record, 1.96 GAA and .932 SV%. He heads back to the minors, where he was also strong prior to his promotion, with a 2-1-2 record, .918 SV% and 1.97 GAA in a short four game showing.
Holtz was a healthy scratch for the Devils' previous game but will draw back into the lineup after collecting two goals, 10 SOG and eight PIMs while averaging only 10:04 ATOI in his rookie season. He will return to the lineup Thursday vs. the Flyers.
Hill stopped 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) for his second win in a row as Vegas beat Philadelphia in his previous start. The Golden Knights' backup has been great in his first season in Vegas, with a 7-2-1 record, a 2.38 GAA and .914 SV%. He takes on the Winnipeg Jets, who snapped a four-game winning streak with a 5-2 loss to Washington in their last game.
In 13 games with Arizona, Mayo failed to pick up a point while amassing a -7 plus/minus and six PIMs during only 11:58 ATOI. He heads to Tucson (AHL) after clearing waivers Tuesday.
Theodore missed the Golden Knights' previous contest due to a leg injury and is now considered week-to-week. It is a massive loss for Vegas, as Theodore had four goals, 22 points, 74 SOG and was a +14 plus/minus while averaging 21:51 TOI through 29 games prior to the injury.
Hagg's injury reserve designation is retroactive to Dec. 8th when he last played vs. Florida. The 27-year-old has been in and out of Detroit's lineup all season, with two assists, 10 PIMs and a -8 plus/minus in 13 games with the Red Wings.
Hill stopped 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) for his second win in a row as Vegas beat Philadelphia in his previous start. The Golden Knights' backup has been great in his first season in Vegas, with a 7-2-1 record, a 2.38 GAA and .914 SV%. He takes on the Winnipeg Jets, who snapped a four-game winning streak with a 5-2 loss to Washington in their last game.
Samsonov stopped all 29 of 29 shots for his fourth straight victory in a shutout win over Los Angeles in his previous start. The 25-year-old has been exceptional in his first year in Toronto, with his 8-2-0 record, 1.87 GAA and .933 SV%. He will face off against the struggling Anaheim Ducks, who have lost eight of their last nine games after a 3-0 loss to Ottawa Monday night.
Samsonov stopped all 29 of 29 shots for his fourth straight victory in a shutout win over Los Angeles in his previous start. The 25-year-old has been exceptional in his first year in Toronto, with his 8-2-0 record, 1.87 GAA and .933 SV%. He will face off against the struggling Anaheim Ducks, who have lost eight of their last nine games after a 3-0 loss to Ottawa Monday night.
Whitecloud left Sunday's game vs. Boston after just 8:45 due to an undisclosed injury and was placed on the injured reserve Monday. The 26-year-old has one goal, five assists and 26 SOG through 30 games prior to being hurt.
Korczak has a goal, five assists, 18 PIMs and a -4 plus/minus in 24 games with Henderson (AHL) prior to his promotion Monday. He has played in one NHL game previously, where he failed to pick up any points.
