NHL Player News

Stolarz (lower body) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Ducks.

Stolarz was able to play one period, but he was removed at the start of the middle frame. He allowed one goal on eight shots prior to his departure. An update on his status should be available before Saturday's game in Detroit. The Maple Leafs have a back-to-back this weekend, so they may need to call up a goalie.

Annunen will protect the road goal versus the Stars on Thursday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Annunen lost his Predators debut last Thursday, allowing two goals on 29 shots in a 3-0 loss to the Canadiens. The 24-year-old will look to get the Predators back on track, as they have lost eight straight games (0-5-3). The Stars are a tough matchup, having won four of their last six contests with 20 goals scored over that span.

Rittich is set to guard the road goal against New Jersey on Thursday, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Rittich has won his past two starts while stopping 46 of 50 shots (.920 save percentage). He's 10-6-0 with a 2.45 GAA and an .891 save percentage across 17 outings in 2024-25. New Jersey ranks 10th in goals per game with 3.32.

Soderblom will serve as the starting goaltender for Thursday's road game against the Islanders, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Soderblom is coming off one of his best starts of the season, as he turned aside 29 of 30 shots (.967 save percentage) en route to the road win over the Rangers on Tuesday. He'll attempt to stay hot against the Islanders, who are averaging just 2.53 goals per game to begin the season.

Hill is expected to start in Thursday's road tilt against Winnipeg, according to Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press.

Hill has a 12-4-2 record, 2.63 GAA and .905 save percentage in 18 appearances this campaign. He's on a fantastic stretch in which he's posted a 1.73 GAA and a .938 save percentage over his past eight outings. However, the Jets are one of the toughest teams in the league, as they rank fourth in goals per game with 3.70 and have a 10-3-0 home record.

Bobrovsky will be between the road pipes during Thursday's game against the Canucks.

Bobrovsky has been on a hot streak recently and will draw a third consecutive start for the Panthers. He's picked up wins in each of his last four outings, posting a 1.47 GAA and .941 save percentage during that time.

Vejmelka is expected to start on the road against Colorado on Thursday, per Cole Bagley of KSL Sports.

Vejmelka stopped 34 of 38 shots in a 5-4 shootout loss to Minnesota on Tuesday. He has a 4-7-2 record, 2.45 GAA and .915 save percentage in 15 appearances in 2024-25. Colorado ranks ninth in goals per game with 3.33, and the Avalanche are red hot, having won four of their past five games, so this is a difficult assignment for the 28-year-old netminder.

Blackwood (illness) was in attendance for Thursday's game-day skate.

Blackwood looks set to serve as the backup behind Scott Wedgewood in Thursday's matchup with Utah. Once the 28-year-old Blackwood is up to speed, he should be in line to split the workload. During his stint with San Jose, the Thunder Bay native went 6-9-3 with a 3.00 GAA and one shutout in 19 contests.

Lindgren is slated to start on the road against Columbus on Thursday, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Lindgren has an 8-5-0 record, 2.80 GAA and .894 save percentage in 13 appearances in 2024-25. He's won his past three starts despite allowing 10 goals on 76 shots (.868 save percentage) over that stretch. Columbus ranks seventh in goals per game with 3.39.

Korpisalo will patrol the crease on the road against Seattle on Thursday, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

Korpisalo is riding a three-game winning streak during which he posted a 1.65 GAA and .930 save percentage. While the 30-year-old netminder has appeared in just three of the Bruins' last 11 outings, he could play himself into more opportunities if he continues to perform at this level.