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Ferguson suffered an undisclosed injury against AHL San Diego on Wednesday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Ferguson was just signed to a two-way deal Tuesday and likely would have been recalled ahead of Thursday's matchup with Colorado after Marc-Andre Fleury came down with an illness. Without Ferguson or Jesper Wallstedt (undisclosed) available, the Wild will have to hope Fleury can power through as the backup to Filip Gustavsson or resort to using an emergency backup goalie as their No. 2.

Dobes will be between the visiting pipes in Washington on Friday, Stu Cowen of The Montreal Gazette reports.

Dobes' NHL career has gotten off to a scintillating start, shutting out the defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers 4-0, while making 34 saves in his NHL debut, and following that up with a 22-save performance in a 2-1 shootout win over Colorado. Dobes will face the Capitals, who are scoring 3.66 goals per game in 2024-25.

Wallstedt has missed the last five games for AHL Iowa due to an undisclosed injury, Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News reports Thursday.

Wallstedt's injury normally wouldn't have been a big deal for Minnesota fans but with Marc-Andre Fleury (illness) questionable against the Avalanche on Thursday, the team may have to use an emergency backup goalie as the No. 2 option behind Filip Gustavsson due to a lack of viable options. Considering the organization decided to sign Dylan Ferguson to a two-way deal Tuesday, fantasy managers probably shouldn't be expecting Wallstedt's absence to be a short-term issue.

Swayman will protect the visiting goal in Tampa Bay on Thursday, according to Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

Swayman is having his worst season at the NHL level this year, as he has already equaled his career high in losses with 14 and there is still half of the regular season remaining. Swayman is 13-14-3 with a 2.92 GAA and a .893 save percentage over 30 contests this season. He will face the Lightning, who are generating a league-leading 3.68 goals per game in 2024-25.

Hofer will be in goal at home against Anaheim on Thursday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Hofer has been relatively consistent in limited action this season, going 8-4-1 with a 2.92 GAA, .901 save percentage and one shutout in 14 outings. With Jordan Binnington struggling for that same consistency -- he's recorded two shutouts in his last five outings while also giving up four or more goals twice -- the 24-year-old Hofer could be seen as a steadying force between the pipes and earn some more opportunities.

Luukkonen was the first goaltender off the ice at morning skate and is expected to guard the road crease in Ottawa on Thursday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Luukkonen is 4-1-1 since snapping a nine-game losing streak Dec. 23, allowing 17 goals on 171 shots. The 25-year-old is 12-12-4 with one shutout, a 3.05 GAA and a .894 save percentage across 29 outings this season. The Senators are averaging 2.92 goals this season.

Silovs was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Thursday.

With Thatcher Demko serving as the backup against Washington on Wednesday, Silovs' services were no longer needed in the NHL. The 23-year-old netminder will return to the minors where he is 2-3-0 with a .900 save percentage in five outings. If Demko or Kevin Lankinen picks up another injury at some point this year, Silovs figures to return to the NHL roster.

Fleury is suffering from an illness and is questionable to back up Filip Gustavsson on Thursday, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

The Wild face Colorado at home and if Fleury is unable to dress, the team may need to utilize an EBUG due to injuries to both Jesper Wallstedt (undisclosed) and Dylan Ferguson (undisclosed) Fleury has won his last two games, including making all 15 saves in relief of Gustavsson on Tuesday in a 6-4 win over St. Louis. Overall, Fleury is 8-3-1 with a 2.67 GAA and a .903 save percentage over 13 appearances in 2024-25. Consider him day-to-day at this time.

Gustavsson will defend the home crease versus Colorado on Thursday, per Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.

Gustavsson struggled Tuesday, allowing four goals on 18 shots before he was pulled early in the second period against the Blues. It was a rare bad game for the Swedish netminder, who is 18-6-3 with three shutouts, a 2.31 GAA and a .922 save percentage in 28 outings this season. He will face the Avalanche, who are converting 3.33 goals per game in 2024-25.

DeSmith will guard the cage on the road against the Flyers on Thursday, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

DeSmith is riding a personal three-game winning streak, though he has made just four appearances in net over the Stars' last 16 contests. Still, the netminder is sporting a 1.52 GAA and .946 save percentage over that stretch. While DeSmith won't be taking the starting job away from Jake Oettinger, it's possible that he will earn himself a few more opportunities given his recent success, which will serve to keep Oettinger fresh for a deep postseason run.