Through 24 games this season, the 21-year Pettersson has seen sheltered minutes while predominantly playing on the Canucks' third defensive pair. He was reassigned to Abbotsford (AHL) earlier this week but quickly recalled on Thurdsay.
Nikita Tolopilo was away from Vancouver to tend to the birth of his child, resulting in Petera being recalled, but Patera has since been reassigned to the AHL. The 26-year-old Patera has been recalled numerous last month, but did not impress in his only NHL contest. He has a 2.89 GAA and .899 SV% in six games (2-2-1) with Abbotsford (AHL) this season.
Jarry allowed three goals on 13 shots (.769 SV%) in a one-sided 7-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, but responded in Monday's dominant 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, saving 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%). The 30-year-old Jarry has played well on most nights this season, boasting a 2.57 GAA and .911 SV% in 11 outings (8-2-0). The Penguins enter Thursday's contest as +157 road underdogs against a Lightning team whose seven-game winning streak ended on Tuesday in a 2-1 loss to the New York Islanders.
The Oilers have struggled between the pipes all season, but have only allowed one goal in their last two games (1-1-0) courtesy of Stuart Skinner saving 49 of 50 shots (.980 SV%). Recent success aside, they will turn to Pickard on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. The 33-year-old Pickard was terrific as Edmonton's backup in the previous two seasons, but has not played well in 2025-26, posting an ugly 4.04 GAA and .847 SV% in nine appearances (2-3-2). The Oilers enter Thursday's contest as -194 home favorites against a Kraken team that has scored just three goals in its last three games (0-2-1).
Regenda made his season debut this week, scoring two goals, both on the powerplay, in two games, but has been assigned back to the San Jose Barracuda (AHL). The 25-year-old Slovak forward has seven points (3G / 4A) in 19 games with the San Jose Barracuda (AHL) this season.
Jarry allowed three goals on 13 shots (.769 SV%) in a one-sided 7-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, but responded in Monday's dominant 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, saving 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%). The 30-year-old Jarry has played well on most nights this season, boasting a 2.57 GAA and .911 SV% in 11 outings (8-2-0). The Penguins enter Thursday's contest as +157 road underdogs against a Lightning team whose seven-game winning streak ended on Tuesday in a 2-1 loss to the New York Islanders.
The Bruins have battled through a myriad of key injuries lately, and will hope for stability between the pipes when they turn to Korpisalo on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues. Korpisalo has lost three straight starts, but played well in relief of Jeremy Swayman in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, saving all nine shots he faced in the third period. The 31-year-old Finnish goalie has a troubling 3.52 GAA and .880 SV% in 11 appearances this season (4-6-0). The Bruins enter Thursday's contest as +124 home underdogs against a Blues team that has earned points in three of its last four games (2-1-1).
York exited Wednesday's game in the second period after only 10:37 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury. The 24-year-old York is averaging a career-high 23:31 time-on-ice and is pacing for career-high offensive totals, with 12 points (1G / 11A) through 23 games this season.
The Blues have played better lately, but are coming off a disappointing 4-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, a game where Binnington only survived half of the first period, allowing three goals on five shots (.600 SV%). The 32-year-old Binnington hopes to rebound on Thursday, returning to the crease against a Boston Bruins team that is 3-5-0 in its last eight games. Binnington has a subpar 3.20 GAA and .878 SV% in 18 games this season (6-6-5). The Blues enter Thursday's game against the Bruins as -137 road favorites.
Colorado has been alternating goalies in recent weeks, but with Scott Wedgewood (lower body) sidelined, Blackwood's return to the crease on Thursday was seemingly inevitable. The 28-year-old Blackwood has been outstanding lately, posting a 0.50 GAA, .979 SV%, and two shutouts in his last four appearances (4-0-0). He has a 1.84 GAA and .930 SV% in seven games this season (6-0-1). Colorado enters Thursday's contest as -180 road favorites against a New York Islanders team coming off an impressive 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Vasilevskiy will not dress on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, but is hopeful to play on Saturday against the New York Islanders. The 31-year-old Vasilevskiy is putting together another Vezina-worthy season, with a solid 2.31 GAA and .916 SV% in 19 games (11-6-2).
Chabot has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury on November 22nd, reaggravating an injury that previously kept him out of the lineup for nearly two weeks, and is expected to miss at least 10 more days. The 28-year-old Chabot played 80 games last season, but had played fewer than 70 in his previous four. He has 10 points (2G / 8A) in 18 games this season.
With Andrei Vasilevskiy (undisclosed) day-to-day, Johansson will tend the twine on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 30-year-old Johansson had a light night in his most recent outing, saving 12 of 13 shots (.923 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers. Johansson has been reliable on most nights, posting a 2.91 GAA and .895 SV% in eight appearances (5-2-0). Tampa Bay enters Thursday's contest as -175 home favorites against a Pittsburgh team coming off an impressive 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
With Artem Zub (undisclosed) out of the lineup on Thursday, Gilbert will re-enter the lineup against the New York Rangers. Gilbert was a third-round pick back in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft and has been a journeyman throughout his career, unable to become a permanent fixture at the NHL level. The 29-year-old defenseman has 20 points (3G / 17A) in 111 career NHL games.
Eller is battling an undisclosed injury and will not play on Thursday against the New York Rangers. The veteran 36-year-old forward has six points (2G / 4A) in 26 games this season, but has been held off the scoresheet in 14 consecutive games.
Zub showed no signs of an injury in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens, scoring a goal and playing 24:02 time-on-ice, but will not play on Thursday due to an undisclosed injury. The 30-year-old Zub has 31 hits, 39 blocks, and 11 points (3G / 8A) in 26 games.
A Maple Leafs team that stumbled its way to a 6-6-2 record in November finds itself on a two-game winning streak and will turn to Woll to tend the twine on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 27-year-old Woll was terrific in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers, saving 25 of 26 shots (.962 SV%). He has a solid 2.53 GAA and .919 SV% in seven games this season (3-3-1). The Maple Leafs enter the action on Thursday as +186 road underdogs against a Hurricanes team that has only allowed one goal during a two-game winning streak.
The Senators have been liberal with their goalie rotation over the past two weeks, and will turn to Merilainen to tend the twine on Thursday against the New York Rangers. The 23-year-old Merilainen allowed four goals on 31 shots (.871 SV%) in his most recent game, a 4-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues, and has battled consistency issues this season. He has a 3.40 GAA and .874 SV% in six games (3-3-0). The Senators enter Thursday's contest as -128 home favorites against a Rangers team coming off an impressive 3-2 overtime win over the Dallas Stars.
Crozie has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury on November 16th, but will draw back into the lineup on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 25-year-old defenseman is averaging 14:25 time-on-ice and has three assists in eight games this season.
Luca Del Bel Belluz will draw back into the Blue Jackets' lineup on Thursday, resulting in Aston-Reese being a healthy scratch. The 31-year-old Aston-Reese has three assists and 41 hits in 17 games this season.
