Gibson will tend the twine on the road against the Flyers on Thursday, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite being pulled in two straight contests, Gibson will make his 13th straight appearance in the crease. During that 12-game stretch, the 32-year-old netminder went 4-7-1 with a 2.80 GAA. An upcoming back-to-back versus the Rangers and Wild on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, should afford Gibson the chance to at least get one game off ahead of a potential postseason run.

Carrick (arm) has been ruled out for Thursday's clash in Ottawa, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carrick suffered the injury Tuesday against the Islanders. Carrick will be replaced on the fourth line by Josh Dunne, who has been a healthy scratch in each of the last 13 games. Carrick has a goal and three assists in 31 games with Buffalo this season, and his next opportunity to suit up will be Saturday in Washington.

The Devils announced Thursday that Gritsyuk will have surgery to address an upper-body injury and will miss the rest of the season.

EDGE Analysis

Gritsyuk has already missed four games due to his upper-body issue and will now be shut down for the rest of the year. The 25-year-old rookie appeared in 66 games this year, tallying 13 goals, 18 assists and 149 shots, including five power-play points. Looking ahead to 2026-27, if Gritsyuk avoids a sophomore slump, he should be capable of building upon those numbers and pushing for the 20-goal and 40-point thresholds.

Ostlund (upper body) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Senators, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ostlund will be unavailable for a fourth consecutive game due to his upper-body injury, and it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return. Across 12 appearances in March, he had recorded a goal, six assists, six PIM, four blocked shots and a hit while averaging 15:22 of ice time.

Merzlikins will start Thursday's road game against Carolina, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Merzlikins will defend the crease for the third time in the Blue Jackets' last 11 games Thursday. Across seven appearances in March, he went 3-1-2 with a 2.90 GAA and .882 save percentage. He'll face a tough test against the Hurricanes, who rank fourth in the NHL with 3.49 goals per game.

Yakemchuk (concussion) is not expected to be in the lineup to face Buffalo on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

With Yakemchuk out of action, the Senators recalled Cameron Crotty from the minors and will put him in the lineup right away. The 20-year-old Yakemchuk has logged just four NHL games this year, tallying one goal, one assist and five shots while averaging 14:32 of ice time.

Schwindt (lower body) is expected to return to the lineup Saturday in Pittsburgh, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old will be unavailable for Thursday's game in Boston, but head coach Paul Maurice said that Schwindt should be in the lineup Saturday. The 24-year-old has missed 16 games ahead of Thursday's tilt and has three goals and an assist in 22 appearances this season. He'll likely play on the fourth line Saturday.

Foerster (arm) will return to action for Thursday's game against the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Foerster has been sidelined since early December due to an arm injury that required surgery. He was initially expected to be sidelined for the remainder of the regular season, but he'll return to game action with a week and a half remaining in the 2025-26 campaign. He skated on the top line during Thursday's morning skate and will presumably line up alongside Trevor Zegras and Owen Tippett against the Red Wings. Over 21 appearances to begin the season, Foerster recorded 10 goals, three assists, 20 hits, 18 blocked shots and 18 PIM while averaging 17:27 of ice time.

Ullmark was the first goalie to leave the ice Thursday, Julian McKenzie of The Athletic reports, indicating he'll be between the pipes at home against the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Ullmark has been struggling of late, posting a 2-2-1 record and 3.26 GAA in his last five outings, including getting the hook versus the Panthers on Tuesday. Despite his underwhelming numbers, the veteran netminder seems to have the trust of the Senators' coaching staff ahead of James Reimer.

Ekblad suffered a broken finger Tuesday versus Ottawa and could be sidelined for the remainder of the season, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Paul Maurice said that Ekblad would be out "weeks," and with only two weeks remaining in the regular season and the Panthers all but eliminated from playoff contention, it is likely the end of the campaign for the 30-year-old blueliner. Assuming he doesn't return down the stretch, Ekblad will end the season with four goals, 22 assists, 84 hits and 103 blocked shots across 72 regular-season games in 2025-26.