Hagg has been a healthy scratch for the Red Wings' previous two games but will draw back into the lineup Tuesday as they take on Washington. The 28-year-old has three assists, 21 SOG, 14 PIMs and a -7 plus/minus through 17 games played this season.

Samsonov allowed four goals on 27 shots (.852 SV%) for his first loss in three games as he was defeated by Chicago in his last start. The 25-year-old has been incredibly solid in his first season in Toronto, with his 19-7-2 record, 2.38 GAA and .915 SV%. He will take on the rival Buffalo Sabres, who have won their last two games and are third in the NHL in goals per game (3.7).

Pearson last played on November 9th due to a hand injury and has been placed on the long-term injured reserve Friday. The 30-year-old had one goal, four assists, 17 SOG, 21 PIMs and a -9 plus/minus through 14 games played prior to his injury.

Holtz had three goals, an assist, 21 SOG, eight PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through 19 games with New Jersey but has been reassigned to Utica (AHL) on Friday. The 21-year-old returns to the Comets, where he had two goals and four points across three games earlier in the season.

Mayo failed to pick up a point across 15 games played this season and has been assigned to the Tuscon Roadrunners (AHL) Thursday.

Saad left the Blues' game Tuesday vs. Florida after just 9:32 TOI with an upper-body injury and has now been placed on the injured reserve. Saad had 15 goals, seven assists, 86 SOG, and a -9 plus/minus through 46 games played prior to his injury.

Samsonov was perfect in his previous start, stopping all 30 of 30 Columbus shots for his career-high third shutout of the season. The 25-year-old has enjoyed an incredible first season in Toronto, as shown by his 18-6-2 record, 2.32 GAA and .917 SV%. He takes on the Chicago Blackhawks, who have lost four of their last five games after a 4-0 loss to Montreal in their previous contest.

Saad left the Blues' previous game vs. Florida after just 9:32 TOI due to an upper-body injury and will not play Thursday as the team takes on New Jersey. The 30-year-old has 15 goals, seven assists, 86 SOG, and a -9 plus/minus through 46 games prior to his injury.

Samsonov was perfect in his previous start, stopping all 30 of 30 Columbus shots for his career-high, third shutout of the season. The 25-year-old has enjoyed an incredible first season in Toronto, as shown by his 18-6-2 record, 2.32 GAA and .917 SV%. He takes on the Chicago Blackhawks, who have lost four of their last five games after a 4-0 loss to Montreal in their previous contest.

Samsonov allowed five goals on 29 shots (.828 SV%) for his second loss in his last three starts. The 25-year-old has been great in his first season with the Maple Leafs, with his 17-6-2 record, 2.42 GAA and .913 SV%. He will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have the worst record in the NHL and are 29th in the NHL in goals per game (2.55).

Hagg last suited up for the Red Wings on Dec. 8th but will draw back into Detroit's lineup Thursday vs. Calgary. The 28-year-old defensemen has two assists, 19 SOG, 10 PIMs and a -8 plus/minus though 13 games so far in his first season in Detroit.