Hellebuyck surrendered three goals on 30 shots in the Jets loss in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Hellebuyck, who has gone 5-2-0 with a 2.40 GAA and .921 SV% in seven starts in December. Tonight he will face a Sharks team that has won five in a row and seven of their last eight while averaging 4.25 goals for per game.

Miller was banged up in Columbus on Monday and is expected to miss Thursday’s game vs. the Islanders. Look for Miller to be replaced by Brad Hunt.

Hellebuyck surrendered three goals on 30 shots in the Jets loss in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Hellebuyck, who has gone 5-2-0 with a 2.40 GAA and .921 SV% in seven starts in December. Tonight he will face a Sharks team that has won five in a row and seven of their last eight while averaging 4.25 goals for per game.

Hellebuyck allowed four goals on 47 shots in the Jets win over the Lightning on Sunday. Despite allowing four goals for the second straight game, Hellebuyck was able to extend his winning streak to three. In his first start against the Kings, Hellebuyck allowed one goal on 17 shots in a 2-1 win (Oct.9).

Hellebuyck stopped 36 of 37 shots in the Jets win over the Flyers on Sunday. Hellebuyck has won four of his last five starts but has been especially impressive in his last three games—making 89 saves on 92 shots (.967 SV%). This is the Hellebuyck many expected to see this season but he could have a tough time staying hot tonight—the Oilers come in having won four in a row and eight of their last nine while averaging 2.56 goals for per game.

Vilardi was the No.11 overall pick in 2017 has been limited over the last year with a back injury but recently started a conditioning stint with Ontario (AHL). The Kings top prospect has one assist in those four games and should be one of the top prospects at this year’s World Junior Championship.

Hellebuyck stopped 27 of 28 shots in the Jets win against the Islanders on Tuesday. With the win, Hellebuyck extended his streak to three games, allowing a combined nine goals on 78 shots (.885 SV%). Tonight he takes on the Blues for the third time this season—he is 2-0-0 with a 2.45 GAA and .934 SV% in the first two meetings.

Fleury re-entered the lineup on Sunday but will serve as a healthy scratch tonight with Brett Pesce playing for the first time since November 10th.

Hellebuyck gave up three goals on 19 shots in the Jets win in New York on Sunday. Hellebuyck has really struggled as of late, allowing at least three goals in six straight games—in total he has given up a combined 21 goals on 152 shots (.862 SV%). To make matters worse, Hellebuyck comes into Tuesday at 4-4-0 with a 3.16 GAA and .903 SV% on the road this year.

Appleton was a sixth-round pick in 2015 and will make his debut after ripping up the AHL for the last two years. The 22-year-old had 66 points (22G / 44A) in 76 games with Manitoba (AHL) last year before adding 18 points (8G / 10A) in 19 games this season.

Fleury has missed the last three games with a concussion but is expected to return to the lineup in Los Angeles on Sunday. Fleury has just one assist in eight games this season.

Hellebuyck allowed four goals on 30 shots in the Jets loss to the Penguins on Tuesday. Hellebuyck has hit another rough patch, losing three in a row while allowing a combined 10 goals on 77 shots (.870 SV%). The 25-year-old has a solid chance to get back in the win column against a Blackhawks team that has lost three of their last four.