With Andre Burakovsky returning to the lineup, Lafferty will be the odd-man out as a healthy scratch. The 30-year-old Lafferty is averaging 9:091 time-on-ice and has one goal in 10 games this season.
The Golden Knights are coming off a disappointing 5-1 loss to the Utah Mammoth and will revert to Akira Schmid between the pipes on Wednesday against the Ottawa Senators. Schmid has been solid for the Golden Knights, helping them record a point in eight straight starts (5-0-3) while posting a 2.40 GAA and .906 SV%. The 25-year-old Swiss goalie has a 2.45 GAA and .902 SV% in 13 games this season (9-1-3). Vegas enters Wednesday's contest as -171 home favorites against a Senators team that averages 3.2 goals per game.
After a dynamic start to the season, the Devils have faltered lately with the prolonged absence of their offensive leader, Jack Hughes (hand). That said, the Devils held on for a 4-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings in their most recent game, courtesy of a 32-save performance (.914 SV%) from Markstrom. The 35-year-old Markstrom has struggled with consistency this season, garnering quality starts in a career-worst 22% of games. He has a 3.75 GAA and .871 SV% in 10 outings (6-3-1). The Devils enter Wednesday's contest as -134 home favorites against a St. Louis Blues team that has only one win in its last six games (1-2-3).
The Devils' offense has struggled with Jack Hughes (hand) out of the lineup, being outscored 12-4 in their last three games (0-3-0), and will turn to Markstrom to tend the twine on Monday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 27-year-old Markstrom has allowed three or more goals in five straight (2-1-1), and has a troubling 3.83 GAA and .864 SV% in nine games this season (5-3-1). The Devils enter Monday's contest as -135 home favorites against a Red Wings team with points in five of their last six games (4-1-1).
Ekblad did not play in Florida's most recent game, but he should return to the lineup on Monday against the Nashville Predators. The 29-year-old Ekblad has struggled offensively this season, with five points (1G / 4A) in 20 games (0.25 PTS/G), and only three points (0G / 3A) in his last 17. He entered this season with 380 points (118G / 262A) in 732 career games (0.52 PTS/G).
The Devils' offense has struggled with Jack Hughes (hand) out of the lineup, being outscored 12-4 in their last three games (0-3-0), and will likely turn to Markstrom to tend the twine on Monday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 27-year-old Markstrom has allowed three or more goals in five straight (2-1-1), and has a troubling 3.83 GAA and .864 SV% in nine games this season (5-3-1). The Devils enter Monday's contest as -135 home favorites against a Red Wings team with points in five of their last six games (4-1-1).
The Golden Knights will turn to Schmid between the pipes for the 10th time this season when they travel to Utah on Thursday. Schmid picked up his second victory in as many starts on Tuesday, stopping 17 of the 19 shots he faced in a 3-2 win over the Rangers. The 25-year-old netminder has been a stabilizing force in net for the Golden Knights in Adin Hill's absence, compiling an impressive 8-1-2 record. Schmid and the Golden Knights enter action on Thursday at -115 on the money line.
Eller did not play in the Kings' most recent game and will remain out of the lineup on Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 36-year-old Eller has six points (2G / 4A) in 19 games this season.
Tkachuk has yet to play this season due to an injury, but has resumed skating and is targeting a return in late December. The 27-year-old Tkachuk recorded 57 points (22G / 35A), 84 hits, and 156 shots last season in 52 games, missing 30 contests due to a lower-body injury.
Calgary claimed Beecher off of waivers from the Boston Bruins earlier this week, and he will draw into their lineup on Wednesday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 24-year-old Beecher has 22 points (11G / 11A) in 136 career NHL games.
Schwindt exited Florida's most recent game in the first period after only four shifts, with, as was revealed on Wednesday, a broken arm. The 24-year-old is scheduled to have surgery once swelling decreases and will likely be sidelined for two to three months. He had two points (2G / 0A) in 10 games before his injury.
Devine was drafted in the seventh-round, 221st overall, by the Panthers in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 22-year-old forward, a product of the University of Denver, has been impressive in the AHL this season, scoring 12 points (6G / 6A) through 13 games. He will make his NHL debut on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils.
An unfortunate non-hockey incident is leaving Luostarinen sidelined on a week-to-week basis. The 27-year-old Luostarainen was having an excellent seasons, scoring 10 points (3G / 7A) and recording 42 hits through 18 games. Noah Gregor filled in for Luostarainen in Florida's most recent game.
The Devils will hand Markstrom his eighth start of the season when they travel to Tampa Bay to take on the Lightning on Tuesday. Markstrom secured the victory in his last start, allowing three goals on 20 shots in a 4-3 overtime win in Chicago on Wednesday. The 36-year-old netminder brings a 5-2-1 record and an .870 SV% into Tuesday night's matchup in Tampa, where the Devils enter action at +140 on the money line.
Schmid has earned Vegas a point in his last five starts and will look to keep his recent success going as he takes on the New York Rangers in Vegas on Tuesday. The 25-year-old Swiss netminder has done an admirable job filling in for Adin Hill (IR) in his absence this season, with his 7-1-2 record, .900 SV% and 2.50 GAA in 10 appearances. He hosts the red-hot New York Rangers, who had a three game win streak snapped on Sunday after a 2-1 loss to Detroit.
