Hellebuyck had a forgettable performance in his last outing, allowing five goals on 37 shots (.865 SV%), but will likely return to the crease on Monday. The Vezina front-runner has struggled lately, allowing three or more goals in five straight games (2-3-0) while posting a subpar .890 SV%. The Jets enter action as sizeable -202 home favourites against the Washington Capitals.
Kupari will get the chance to play in Seattle on Friday after being scratched in each of Winnipeg's last two games. David Gustafsson will sit in his place.
Gustafsson will be the odd-man out on Friday as Rasmus Kupari draw back into the lineup. Gustafsson has two goals and two assists in 30 games this season.
Kahkonen joins a Devils club that already acquired Jake Allen via trade earlier on Friday, likely indicating that they will be riding a new tandem between the pipes for the remainder of the season. The 27-year-old Kahkonen was serviceable on a defensively poor Sharks team this season, posting a 3.81 GAA and .895 SV% through 31 games (6-20-3).
The Jets were adding offensive pieces ahead of the trade deadline by adding Sean Monahan and Tyler Toffoli but added defensive depth as well with the acquisition of Colin Miller. Miller is an impending unrestricted free agent with a $1.85 million AAV. He has seven points (3G / 4A), 72 hits, and 31 blocks in 40 games this season.
Vilardi exited last Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars in the second period with an upper-body injury and will return to practice on Monday. The 24-year-old Vilardi had been productive lately, scoring 10 points (5G / 5A) in his last seven games before his injury.
Comrie will start the tail-end of Buffalo's back-to-back on Thursday after starter Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen got the start in Toronto on Wednesday. Comrie was saddled with the loss his last time out, allowing three goals on 29 shots in a 4-0 defeat at the hands of the Panthers on February 15th. He owns a 1-6-0 record on the year and has not won a game since his first start of the season, way back on October 21st. He will have a hard time getting back into the win column on Thursday as the Sabres find themselves as +135 underdogs in Nashville
Miller will take a seat on Thursday as Simon Nemec draws back into the Devils' lineup. Miller has four goals and four assists in 41 games this season.
Vilardi exited last Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars in the second period with an upper-body injury and will miss at least two more games. The 24-year-old Vilardi had been productive lately, scoring 10 points (5G / 5A) in his last seven games before his injury.
Anderson-Dolan was claimed by the Predators after being placed on waivers by the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday. Anderson-Dolan was in the lineup for the last six games for the Kings but was held off the scoresheet in each contest.
On Wednesday, the Kings placed Anderson-Dolan and Jacob Moverare on waivers. Anderson-Dolan was in the lineup for the last six games for the Kings but was held off the scoresheet in each contest.
Phillips will for in for Louis Crevier as Chicago looks to get some fresh legs into their lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Phillips has no goals and six assists in 32 games this season.
Magnus Chrona was excellent in his second career start on Saturday, a 3-2 shootout loss to the Dallas Stars, but the Sharks will turn to Kahkonen in a rematch on Tuesday night. Kahkonen has allowed four or more goals in four of his last five outings (0-5-0), including four on 32 shots (.875 SV%) in a 4-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Saturday. The Sharks enter action as significant +340 home underdogs.
Nate Schmidt is battling an illness that will keep him out of the lineup on Tuesday, allowing Stanely to play for the second time in the last three games. The 25-year-old Stanely has played 13 games with the Jets this season, tallying one assist, 17 hits, and 21 blocks.
Vilardi exited last Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars in the second period with an upper-body injury and will miss a third straight game on Tuesday. The 24-year-old Vilardi had been productive lately, scoring 10 points (5G / 5A) in his last seven games.
Hellebuyck continues his reign as the odd-on Vezina trophy favourite and will return to the crease on Tuesday after having the day off in the Jets' last contest. Hellebuyck has allowed three or fewer goals in four straight (3-1-0), including saving 32 of 35 (.914 SV%) in his last outing, a 5-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. The Jets are -161 home favourites on Tuesday as they host a Kraken club playing the back end of a back-to-back.
