The Bruins are on a three-game winning streak and will turn to Korpisalo on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 31-year-old Korpisalo was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 37 of 39 shots (.949 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the St. Louis Blues. That said, he has been inconsistent this season, posting a 3.38 GAA and .888 SV% in 12 appearances (5-6-0).
After a subpar start to the season, the Rangers have seemingly turned a corner, with points in seven of their last eight games (5-1-2), and will turn to Shesterkin to tend the twine on Wednesday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 29-year-old Shesterking has been excellent lately, with quality starts in his last seven games (5-1-1), posting a 2.30 GAA and .923 SV%. He has a 2.46 GAA and .913 SV% in 24 games this season (12-9-3). The Rangers enter Wednesday's contest as -135 road favorites against a Blackhawks team that has scored just six goals in its last four games (1-2-1).
Cholowski will take a seat on Tuesday in favour of Colton White. Cholowski has zero goals and one assist in 13 games this season.
Rempe has not played since October 23rd, injured in a fight with San Jose's Ryan Reaves, but appears to be nearing a return to the lineup. The 23-year-old Rempe had one goal and 30 hits in nine games with the Rangers before his injury.
Veteran defenseman Nick Leddy will draw back into San Jose's lineup on Friday against the Dallas Stars, sending Iorio back to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 23-year-old Iorio is still searching for his first point through eight games this season.
Colton White will draw back into the Devils lineup on Friday against the Vegas Golden Knights, sending Cholowski back to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Cholowski is averaging 14:38 time-on-ice and has one assist in 12 games this season.
The Rangers will hand Shesterkin his league-leading 23rd start of the season when they travel to Ottawa to take on the Senators on Thursday. Shesterkin secured the victory in his last start, stopping 24 of the 26 shots he faced in a 3-2 overtime win over the Stars on Tuesday. The former Vezina Trophy winner brings an 11-9-2 record and .912 SV% into Thursday night's matchup, where the Rangers enter action at +115 on the money line.
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).
Shakir Mukhamadullin will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday against the Washington Capitals, allowing Iorio to re-enter the lineup. Iorio was recently sent to the AHL for a conditioning loan, where has has seven points (0G / 7A) in six games with the San Jose Barracuda. The 23-year-old defenseman was drafted 55th overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft and is still working on becoming a full-time NHLer with the Sharks.
The Rangers are a dreadful 2-8-1 on home ice this season and will turn to Shesterkin to tend the twine on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. The 29-year-old Shesterkin has played well lately, posting a 2.30 GAA and .921 SV% in his last four games (3-1-0). He has a solid 2.48 GAA and .911 SV% in 21 games this season (10-9-2). That said, the Rangers enter the action on Tuesday as +114 home underdogs against a red-hot Stars team that only has one regulation loss in their last 12 games (10-1-1).
Colton White will be a healthy scratch on Thursday for the Devils, allowing Cholowski to re-enter the lineup. The 27-year-old Cholowski is averaging 14:26 time-on-ice and has one assist in 10 games this season.
