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Daniil Tarasov will start in goal for the Florida Panthers at home against Calgary on Friday. In limited action this season, Tarasov has posted a 2-3-1 record with a 2.45 GAA and a .913 save percentage across seven contests. The 26-year-old ranks ninth in save percentage among NHL goalies with at least seven appearances. The Flames are currently averaging a league-worst 2.32 goals per game.
Jaden Schwartz (lower body) will be out of action for approximately six weeks, the Seattle Kraken announced Friday. The injury was sustained during Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Dallas. This season, Schwartz has recorded eight goals, 15 points, 48 shots on net, 20 blocked shots, and 24 hits across 23 appearances. His lengthy absence makes him a candidate for injured reserve.
Yaroslav Askarov will defend the home net for the San Jose Sharks against Vancouver on Friday. Despite a difficult start Wednesday where he allowed four goals on 19 shots before being pulled, Askarov has been outstanding in November, posting a 7-2-0 record with a 1.87 GAA and a .944 save percentage in nine starts. The Canucks are tied for 16th in goal production this season, averaging 3.08 goals per game.
Andre Burakovsky (undisclosed) is set to return to the Chicago Blackhawks' lineup against Nashville on Friday, as reported by Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times. After missing the last three games, Burakovsky is expected to slot into a top-line role and see time on the first power-play unit. This season, he has recorded 7 goals, 15 points, and 26 shots on net across 18 appearances. His return will see Chicago utilize seven blueliners and 11 forwards in Friday's contest.
Brady Tkachuk was activated from injured reserve Friday after missing 20 games due to a thumb injury. Before his injury, he recorded three assists and 10 hits in three games. The Ottawa Senators forward is expected to return to the top line and first power-play unit for Friday's game against St. Louis.
Reid Schaefer, 22, was recalled by the Nashville Predators from AHL Milwaukee on Friday. The 2022 first-round pick (Edmonton) has yet to make his NHL debut. He was off to a strong start in Milwaukee, tallying four goals and 10 assists in 15 games before his recall.
Pavel Zacha (undisclosed) will not play in Friday's home game against the Rangers and is considered day-to-day, per Scott McLaughlin of WEEI. The 28-year-old forward sustained the injury during Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Islanders, according to coach Marco Sturm. Zacha has recorded five goals, 17 points, 38 shots, and a minus-4 rating in 25 games this season. His availability for Saturday's game against Detroit is uncertain.
Tristan Jarry is slated to start in goal for the Pittsburgh Penguins against Columbus on Friday, per Josh Getzoff. He recently returned to action Wednesday, stopping 29 shots in a 4-2 win over Buffalo after missing seven games with a lower-body injury. This season, Jarry holds a 6-2-0 record with one shutout, a 2.53 GAA, and a .914 save percentage across eight starts.
Boston Bruins winger David Pastrnak is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury and will miss Friday's game against the Rangers. Head coach Marco Sturm confirmed Pastrnak was "banged up" during Wednesday's win over the Islanders. His status for Saturday's game versus Detroit remains undetermined. Despite not scoring since Nov. 13, Pastrnak has accumulated 18 assists and 29 points in 25 appearances this 2025-26 season.
Joonas Korpisalo will start in goal for the Boston Bruins at home against the Rangers on Friday. Korpisalo has lost his last two games, allowing eight goals on 54 shots. This season, he holds a 4-5-0 record with 223 saves on 254 shots through nine appearances. He faces a Rangers team that ranks 30th in the league, averaging only 2.56 goals per game.
Jake Oettinger will be in goal for the Dallas Stars at home against the Mammoth on Friday. He has won back-to-back games and four of his last five, rebounding from two poor outings in early November. This season, Oettinger boasts a 10-4-2 record, a 2.74 GAA, and a .900 save percentage through 16 appearances. The Mammoth have scored 14 goals in their last five games, going 2-2-1.
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point (undisclosed) will miss his third consecutive game, sitting out Friday's matchup against Detroit. He is not participating in warmups. Point has struggled this season, recording only three goals and 11 points in 21 games, a significant drop from his 95, 90, and 82-point seasons over the last three years. He could potentially return to the lineup as early as Saturday against the Rangers in New York.
Andrei Vasilevskiy will start in goal for the Tampa Bay Lightning on the road against the Red Wings on Friday. Vasilevskiy is currently on a phenomenal five-game winning streak, during which he has posted a .970 save percentage and a 0.80 GAA, allowing a combined four goals on 133 shots. He faces a Red Wings team that has lost three of their last four matchups and is tied for 22nd in the NHL with 2.92 goals per game.
John Gibson will patrol the home crease for the Detroit Red Wings against Tampa Bay on Friday. Gibson has struggled since late October, posting an 0-4-1 record and allowing 21 goals on 154 shots in his last six appearances. This season, he holds a 4-6-1 record with a 3.47 GAA and an .870 save percentage across 12 outings. He faces a Tampa Bay team ranked eighth in the league with 3.22 goals per game in 2025-26.
Igor Shesterkin is confirmed to start in net for the New York Rangers on Friday against the Boston Bruins, as reported by Mollie Walker. The 29-year-old goaltender enters the game having won his last two starts, stopping 55 of 59 shots in victories over St. Louis and Carolina. His season record stands at 9-8-2 with a 2.47 GAA and a .911 save percentage. The Bruins currently average 3.08 goals per game.
Kirill Marchenko (upper body) will remain sidelined for the Columbus Blue Jackets' home game against Pittsburgh on Friday, as reported by Mark Scheig. This marks his third consecutive missed game due to a muscle tightening up during Monday's morning skate. In his absence, Kent Johnson and Cole Sillinger played on the right side of Columbus' top six against Toronto on Wednesday. The 25-year-old forward's next opportunity to return to the lineup is Monday in New Jersey.
Jet Greaves is set to patrol the home crease for the Columbus Blue Jackets against Pittsburgh on Friday, as reported by Mark Scheig. This will be his ninth start in the last 11 games, indicating he has taken over the No. 1 goaltending position from Elvis Merzlikins. Through 15 starts this season, Greaves holds a 7-4-4 record with a 2.74 GAA and a .905 save percentage. He will face a Penguins team that ranks 13th in the NHL, averaging 3.09 goals per game.
Jakub Dobes will guard the road goal for the Montreal Canadiens against Colorado on Saturday, according to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports. The 24-year-old Dobes gets the second half of Montreal's back-to-back, following Sam Montembeault's Friday start. Dobes has won his last two outings, stopping 55 of 60 shots. This season, he holds an 8-2-2 record with a 2.89 GAA and an .897 save percentage through 12 appearances. Colorado ranks first in the league with 4.09 goals per game.
Edmonton Oilers forward Jack Roslovic did not participate in Thursday's practice due to an undisclosed injury and is now questionable for Saturday's game against Seattle, as reported by Tony Brar of Oilers TV. Roslovic has been a key contributor for the Oilers this season, compiling 10 goals, 18 points, and 53 shots on net across 23 appearances. His potential absence creates uncertainty for the team's lineup in the upcoming matchup against the Kraken.
Gabriel Vilardi scored two goals, including a power-play marker, in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Capitals. This marks his second multi-goal performance in the last three games. The 26-year-old winger has been productive this season, accumulating 10 goals and 18 points through 22 contests in 2025-26, putting him on pace to surpass his career-high 27 goals and 61 points from last season. Vilardi continues to be a key offensive contributor for the Winnipeg Jets.
