Viel played in Boston's last game, his season debut, tallying seven penalty minutes and three hits in 8:29 time-on-ice. The 27-year-old Viel has four points (2G / 2A) in 14 games with the Providence Bruins (AHL) this season.
Mrazek has been sidelined the previous two games but will likely return to the crease on Thursday against the Florida Panthers. The 32-year-old Mrazek has been solid between the pipes for the Blackhawks this season, posting a 2.79 GAA and .906 SV% in 13 games (5-8-0).
While Mrazek is away from the team for personal reasons, Arvid Soderblom will likely see all of the action between the pipes for the Blackhawks. Drew Commesso was recalled from the Rockford IceHogs (AHL) to serve as Soderblom's backup on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks.
The Ducks will turn back to Dostal on Monday after John Gibson got the nod against the Red Wings on Friday. Dostal was unfortunate to come away with the loss his last time out, allowing just three goals on 39 shots in a narrow 3-2 defeat against the Golden Knights. The 24-year-old netminder owns a disappointing 4-6-2 record despite an impressive .922 SV% on the season. He will need to be at his best on Monday as the Ducks enter action as massive +350 underdogs in Dallas.
Viel is an undrafted forward with 49 games of NHL experience but none since the 2022-23 season when he played four games with the San Jose Sharks. The 27-year-old Viel has four points (2G / 2A) in 14 games with the Providence Bruins (AHL) this season.
Urho Vaakanainen (undisclosed) will exit the lineup due to injury, allowing Helleson to make his season debut. Helleson was the second-round pick, 47th overall, of the Colorado Avalanche in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. The 23-year-old made his NHL debut with the Ducks in the 2022-23 season, playing three games, but has played exclusively in the AHL since.
The Blackhawks will turn to Mrazek between the pipes on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. The 32-year-old Mrazek has been serviceable this season, posting a 2.85 GAA and .905 SV% in 12 games (5-7-0), highlighted by a tremendous effort in his previous outing when he saved 32 of 33 shots (.970 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime win over the Minnesota Wild. That said, the Blackhawks enter the action on Thursday as +139 road underdogs against a Kraken club riding a two-game winning streak.
The Ducks will turn back to Dostal tonight despite a stellar season debut from John Gibson on Sunday. Dostal has struggled of late after a phenomenal start to the season, going winless in his last three starts with an .856 SV%. Despite the rough patch, the 24-year-old netminder still owns a .922 SV% and a 2.73 GAA on the season. He'll need to be at his best on Wednesday with the Ducks being +185 home underdogs against the Golden Knights.
Helleson was the second-round pick, 47th overall, of the Colorado Avalanche in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. The 23-year-old made his NHL debut with the Ducks in the 2022-23 season, playing three games, but has played exclusively in the AHL since.
Harkins played one game with the Ducks earlier this season but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign as an offensive powerhouse in the AHL. The 27-year-old Harkins has 17 points (5G ./ 12A) in 11 games with the San Diego Gulls (AHL) this season.
McTavish did not play on Sunday, and did not practice on Tuesday, but could still be an option for the Ducks on Wednesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 21-year-old McTavish has eight points (2G / 6A) in 13 games this season.
Poehling has missed the previous three games but will re-enter the lineup on Monday against the San Jose Sharks. The 25-year-old Poehling played all 12 games of the season before his injury, tallying five points (0G / 5A), while averaging 13:31 time-on-ice.
Mrazek has allowed three or fewer goals in six straight games (2-4-0) and will return to the crease on Sunday against the Minnesota Wild. The 32-year-old Mrazek has a 3.02 GAA and .898 SV% in 11 games this season (4-7-0). The Blackhawks enter the action on Sunday as +164 home underdogs against the Wild.
For the fifth straight game, despite a three-game losing skid, the Ducks will turn to Dostal between the pipes. The 24-year-old Dostal has allowed nine combined goals in his last two outings (0-2-0), but has been tremendous for most of the season, boasting an impressive 2.50 GAA and .930 SV% in 10 games (4-4-2), stats that are even more impressive considering the Ducks are averaging only 2.1 goals per game, fewest in the NHL. The Ducks enter action on Friday as +174 home underdogs against the Minnesota Wild.
With Alex Lyon suffering a lower-body injury, the Red Wings recalled Husso from the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) on an emergency basis. Husso started the season with the Red Wings and couldn't complete a game, allowing four goals on 14 shots (.714 SV%), and was sent down to the AHL immediately after. The 29-year-old netminder has fared well in limited action in the AHL, posting a solid 1.23 GAA and .958 SV%.
Alex Lyon was named as the Red Wings' starter for Friday's game, but the recall of Husso casts some doubt on Lyon's or Cam Talbot's availability. The Red Wings reportedly have a flu bug going around the locker room, so it's possible one of Lyon or Talbot is sick and won't be available against Toronto. Expect an update during their morning skate this morning. Husso has been spectacular since going to the AHL, stopping 69 of the 72 shots (1.23 GAA / .958 SV%) that he's faced in three appearances.
The Blackhawks are riding a season-best two-game winning streak and will turn to Mrazek between the pipes after giving him the night off in their previous outing. The 32-year-old Mrazek has been serviceable in the Blackhawks' crease this season, posting a 3.02 GAA and .900 SV% in 10 games (4-6-0). The Blackhawks enter the action on Wednesday as slight +104 home underdogs against a Detroit Red Wings club that has only scored 29 goals this season, tied for second fewest in the NHL.
The Blackhawks are riding a season-best two-game winning streak and will turn to Mrazek between the pipes after giving him the night off in their previous outing. The 32-year-old Mrazek has been serviceable in the Blackhawks' crease this season, posting a 3.02 GAA and .900 SV% in 10 games (4-6-0). The Blackhawks enter the action on Wednesday as slight +104 home underdogs against a Detroit Red Wings club that has only scored 29 goals this season, tied for second fewest in the NHL.
