Barron has been enjoying a successful first full NHL season, with three goals, nine points and 32 SOG through 18 games but will be a game-time decision Thursday as he deals with an undisclosed injury. Barron joins Hansen Harkins as one of two game-time decisions for the Jets' Thursday.
Namestnikov missed the Lightnings' previous contest due to a lower-body injury but is expected to return to the lineup Thursday as they take on Columbus. The 30-year-old has a goal, six points, 40 SOG and is -6 plus/minus through 27 games in Tampa's bottom-six.
Clague has seen limited action this season with the Sabres, picking up an assist, 13 SOG and -2 plus/minus while averaging 15:20 ATOI and will draw back into Buffalo's lineup Tuesday in replacement of Lawrence Pilut.
Namestnikov had a goal, five assists, 40 SOG and 11 PIMs through 27 games so far with Tampa Bay but will miss his first game Tuesday due to an undisclosed injury as he is day-to-day. The 30-year-old sits on 108 career goals, and 242 points through 580 NHL games played.
Hellebuyck allowed four goals on 35 shots (.886 SV%) as he snapped a personal six-game winning streak with a loss to Washington. He currently ranks second in the NHL in wins with his 14-6-1 record, fourth in GAA (2.33) and third in SV% (.930). He faces the Vegas Golden Knights, who are 1st in the Pacific Division even though they lost their last outing to Boston.
Kupari will head back to the Los Angeles Kings for a second time this season due to Viktor Arvidsson (personal) getting designated non-roster player status. Kupari collected two goals, three assists, six PIMs and 12 SOG in 16 games played this season. Prior to his call-up, he had five goals, and nine points with 22 PIMs through 11 games with Ontario (AHL).
Toews has eight goals and six assists with a -10 plus/minus through 24 games but missed his first game of the 2022-23 season due to illness Tuesday. He will be back in the Blackhawks' lineup Friday.
Hellebuyck stopped 39 of 41 shots (.951 SV%) as he picked up his fifth straight victory in a win over Florida's his last time out. The 29-year-old has been one of the league's best in 2022-23, posting a 2.26 GAA, .932 SV% and 13-5-1 record. He takes on the St. Louis Blues, who snapped a four game losing streak with a win over the Islanders in their previous contest.
DeMelo is a game-time decision as Logan Stanley draws back in the lineup due to a foot injury. The 29-year-old has five assists, 21 shots and a +2 plus/minus through 20 games this season.
Stanley has not played since October 14th due to a slight foot fracture. The towering defensemen has yet to pick up a point, but has six PIMS and three assists through five games prior to the injury.
Hellebuyck stopped 39 of 41 shots (.951 SV%) as he picked up his fifth straight victory in a win over Florida's his last time out. The 29-year-old has been one of the league's best in 2022-23, posting a 2.26 GAA, .932 SV% and 13-5-1 record. He takes on the St. Louis Blues, who snapped a four game losing streak with a win over the Islanders in their previous contest.
Toews has eight goals and six assists with a -10 plus/minus through 24 games but will miss his first game of the 2022-23 season due to illness Tuesday. Lukas Reichel has been recalled from Rockford (AHL) in a corresponding move.
Toews has eight goals and six assists with a -10 plus/minus through 24 games but is in danger of missing his first game of the 2022-23 season due to illness as he is a game-time decision Tuesday. If he is unable to play the Blackhawks will role with seven defensemen.
Iafallo hasn't played since October 17th due to a lower-body injury but was enjoying an incredibly successful early start to the season after picking up a point in all four games played with five points (2G/3A) and six SOG. He will play on a line with Gabe Vilardi and Adrian Kempe.
Hellebuyck stopped 28 of 30 shots (.933 SV%) to pick up his fourth straight win in a victory over Anaheim in his previous start. He has been sensational this season, as his 12-5-1 record and .931 SV% both have him 3rd in the NHL in both stats among goalies. He's taking the Florida Panthers, who are coming off back-to-back 5-1 victories and lead the NHL in average shots on goal with 38.6.
