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The Panthers are coming off an explosive 8-3 win over the Nashville Predators with Daniil Tarasov tending the twine, but they will return to the services of their starting netminder on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. Bobrovsky will look to rebound after a poor performance in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 17 shots (.765 SV%) in a 6-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. The 36-year-old Bobrovsky has a 2.80 GAA and .887 SV% in 16 games this season (10-6-0). The Panthers enter the action on Wednesday as -173 home favorites against a Flyers team coming off a 3-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Jarry has not played since November 3rd, recovering from a lower-body injury, but he will return to the crease on Wednesday against the Buffalo Sabres. Before his injury, Jarry was playing well, posting a 2.60 GAA and .911 SV% in seven games (5-2-0), marking his best start to a season in several years. The Penguins have lost two straight (0-1-1), outscored 8-2, and hope to rebound on Wednesday, entering their contest against the Sabres as slight -109 home favourites.

The Islanders have been playing well lately, with a 7-3-0 record in their last 10 games, and they will turn to Sorokin to tend the twine on Wednesday against the Boston Bruins. After a poor start to the season, Sorokin has shown glimpses of his elite form in recent weeks, posting a 1.80 GAA and .938 SV% in eight games (5-2-1). He has a 2.67 GAA and .905 SV% in 15 games this season (7-6-2). The Islanders enter Wednesday's contest as -158 home favorites against a Bruins team that defeated them 4-3 in a shootout earlier this month.

The Capitals are coming off a 5-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets and will turn to Lindgren on Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 31-year-old Lindgren has had an up-and-down campaign, posting a subpar 3.14 GAA and .889 SV% in eight appearances (3-3-1), but he has recorded a win in two consecutive starts. The Capitals enter Wednesday's contest as -149 home favorites against a struggling Jets team that has been outscored 7-3 in their last two games (0-2-0).

Ivan played a prominent role with the Avalanche during the 2024-25 season, making his NHL debut and scoring eight points (5G/3A) in 40 games. That said, the 23-year-old Czech forward has played exclusively in the AHL through 2025-26, scoring six points (2G / 4A) in 18 games with the Eagles.

Luca Pinelli will make his NHL debut on Wednesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, sending Christiansen to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Christiansen is averaging 10:31 time-on-ice and has one assist in 19 games this season.

Pinelli was a fourth-round pick, 114th overall, by the Blue Jackets in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old forward has yet to play an NHL game and has 10 points (5G / 5A) in 13 games with the Cleveland Monsters (AHL) this season. Jake Christiansen will exit the lineup to accommodate Pinelli's debut.

Greaves has become the more-relied-upon option between the pipes for the Blue Jackets this season, and he will return to the crease on Wednesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 24-year-old goalie was excellent against the Maple Leafs in a 3-2 overtime win last week, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%). He has a 2.80 GAA and .904 SV% in 14 games this season (7-4-3). The Blue Jackets enter Wednesday's contest as -120 home favorites against a struggling Maple Leafs team that has lost seven of its last eight games (1-4-3).

Werenski did not play in the third period of Monday's 5-1 loss to the Washington Capitals, exiting the game after 17:36 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. The 28-year-old Werenski played in all but one game last season, but has battled injury concerns in recent years. That said, the team seems to have avoided a serious injury and are in the clear with their star blueliner, who has 21 points (7G / 14A) in 23 games this season.

Talbot had a poor performance in Detroit's most recent game, allowing four goals on 20 shots (.800 SV%) in a 4-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils, but he will return to the crease on Wednesday, looking to redeem himself against the Nashville Predators. The 38-year-old Talbot has had an up-and-down 2025-26 season, posting a 2.79 GAA and .893 SV% in 13 appearances (9-3-0). The Red Wings enter Wednesday's contest as -150 home favourites against a Predators team that ranks dead last in the league offensively (2.36 GF/GP).

With Pyotr Kochetkov (lower body) sidelined, Andersen will likely tend the twine on Wednesday against the New York Rangers. Andersen has lost four straight outings (0-2-2), posting a .854 SV%, and is off to arguably the worst start of his career. The 36-year-old netminder has allowed three or more goals in all but two of his 12 games this season (5-5-2). Still, the Hurricanes enter Wednesday's contest as -185 home favorites against a Rangers team that is in the bottom half of the league offensively (2.5 GF/GP).

Robias was impressive in his NHL debut last season, scoring two points (1G / 1A) in two games with the Hurricanes. The 22-year-old fifth-round pick from the 2021 NHL Entry Draft has yet to play an NHL game this season and has 12 points (4G / 8A) in 16 games with the Chicago Wolves (AHL).

Pinelli was a fourth-round pick, 114th overall, by the Blue Jackets in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old forward has yet to play an NHL game and has 10 points (5G / 5A) in 13 games with the Cleveland Monsters (AHL) this season.

Toffoli could be at risk of missing his first game of the season on Wednesday as he is battling an illness. The 33-year-old Toffoli snapped a five game pointless skid in his most recent game, tallying an assist. He has 12 points (5G / 7A) in 23 games this season.

With Mikko Rantanen serving a one-game suspension, Bastian will draw into the Stars' lineup on Tuesday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 27-year-old Bastian has one point (1G / 0A) in 15 games this season and will likely suit up on the Stars' fourth line.