NHL Player News

Lankinen will guard the cage on the road against Colorado on Thursday, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.

Lankinen has appeared in just two of the Canucks' last eight contests and has lost four straight games, during which he's posted a 4.19 GAA. With the Canucks eliminated from playoff contention, the team will likely split the last four games between Lankinen and Thatcher Demko. Assuming that's the case, Lankinen's next outing will likely be against the Sharks at home Monday.

Hill will patrol the blue crease at home versus Seattle on Thursday, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Hill snapped a two-game losing streak in Vancouver on Sunday, stopping 19 shots in a 3-2 victory. He is 30-13-5 with four shutouts, a 2.49 GAA and a .906 save percentage across 48 appearances in 2024-25. Seattle is 16th in NHL scoring, averaging 2.99 goals per game this season.

Saros will guard the visiting cage in Utah on Thursday, Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean reports.

Saros has lost three consecutive games, giving up 12 goals on only 64 shots (.813 save percentage). Saros is 18-30-6 with four shutouts, a 2.97 GAA and an .894 save percentage over 55 appearances this season. Utah is tied for 20th in NHL scoring, averaging 2.87 goals per game in 2024-25.

Kuemper is expected to guard the home crease versus Anaheim on Thursday, Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty reports.

Kuemper has been sensational in his last 14 appearances, as he has not allowed more than two goals in any of those games. Kuemper is 10-3-1 with a 1.21 GAA and a .949 save percentage since March 5, giving him a 28-11-7 record with a 2.03 GAA and a .921 save percentage across 47 contests this season. The Ducks are generating 2.71 goals per game, which ranks 27th in the NHL.

Shesterkin will patrol the visiting crease against the Islanders on Thursday.

Shesterkin has lost his last two games, giving up seven goals on only 37 shots (.811 save percentage). Shesterkin is 25-28-5 with five shutouts, a 2.89 GAA and a .903 save percentage. He is having his worst campaign in six NHL seasons, though he has played quite well through most of the year. The Islanders are registering 2.78 goals per game this season, which ranks 25th in the NHL.

Sorokin (lower body) has been ruled out for Thursday's home game against the Rangers, NHL.com reports.

Sorokin sustained a lower-body injury during Tuesday's game against the Predators, and head coach Patrick Roy said Thursday that the netminder doesn't have a timetable to return. The Islanders have just four games remaining on their regular-season schedule following Thursday's matchup, so it's unclear whether Sorokin will return to game action before the end of the regular season. Marcus Hogberg will likely serve as the Islanders' primary netminder in Sorokin's absence, while Tristan Lennox will be available as a backup.

Mrazek (head) will be available for Thursday's road game against the Panthers as Cam Talbot's backup, NHL.com reports.

Mrazek has missed the last seven games due to his head injury, but it's encouraging that he'll at least be able to dress for Thursday's matchup. While Talbot will serve as the starter Thursday, it seems possible that Mrazek will draw the start in the second half of the back-to-back set Friday against Tampa Bay, unless the Red Wings decide to roll with Alex Lyon.

Vejmelka was the first goaltender off the ice at morning practice, per Cole Bagley of KSL Sports, indicating he is slated to start at home versus Nashville on Thursday.

Vejmelka will make his 22nd straight start. He has been solid of late, going 4-1-1 in his last six starts, allowing only 10 goals on 166 shots (.940 save percentage). Vejmelka is 25-21-7 with a 2.51 GAA and a .907 save percentage, easily the best season in his four-year NHL career. The Predators are the lowest-scoring team in the NHL this season, registering only 2.54 goals per game.

Montembeault will serve as the starting goaltender for Friday's road game against Ottawa, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

Montembeault has picked up wins in each of his last five starts, posting a 1.60 GAA and .939 save percentage during that time. Over his three starts against Ottawa this season, he's gone 3-0-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .922 save percentage.

Blackwood is expected to defend the home crease against the Canucks on Thursday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Blackwood has been inconsistent over his last three starts, posting a 1-2-0 record, 3.08 GAA and .885 save percentage. He's made three starts against Vancouver this year, going 0-3-0 with a 2.42 GAA and .915 save percentage.