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Markstrom is starting Wednesday's home game against the Blackhawks, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Markstrom returned to action Monday against the Red Wings and allowed four goals on 28 shots during the 5-3 defeat. He'll draw a second consecutive start and will have a favorable matchup against the Blackhawks, who have logged 2.20 goals per game to begin the regular season, which is the second-worst mark in the NHL.

Kulich (concussion) is expected to be available for Wednesday's game against Ottawa, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

Kulich has a goal and three points in eight appearances this season. He's not guaranteed to be in the lineup even if he's an option, but if Kulich does play Wednesday, then it will probably be in a bottom-six capacity. Sam Carrick might be a healthy scratch if Kulich is drawing into the lineup.

Blackwood turned aside 12 of 15 shots after replacing Scott Wedgewood midway through the second period of Tuesday's 7-2 loss to Columbus.

The switch in the crease didn't do anything to change Colorado's fortunes, as Blackwood got beaten twice in 39 seconds soon after entering the game. The 29-year-old goalie didn't get stuck with the loss however, keeping his win streak intact at four. Through 12 outings this season as the Avs' No. 1 netminder, Blackwood's gone 8-3-0 with a 2.80 GAA and .894 save percentage

Wedgewood gave up four goals on nine shots before being replaced by Mackenzie Blackwood midway through the second period of Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.

Neither goalie found much success in Columbus, but Wedgewood got stuck with the loss after allowing two goals in the first and second frames. Wedgewood hasn't recorded a win since his first start of the season while working as the Avs' No. 2 netminder, going 0-3-1 over his last four outings with a shaky 4.31 GAA and .858 save percentage.

Caufield scored two power-play goals on four shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Jets.

Caufield extended Montreal's lead to 3-0 early in the second period before adding another power-play tally just 46 seconds into the third. The star winger continues to demonstrate his effectiveness with the man advantage, but his contributions weren't enough to prevent an extraordinary Winnipeg comeback. Caufield's finishing ability and prominent power-play role maintain his status as an elite fantasy scoring option, as he has 12 points (eight goals, four assists) over his last 10 games.

Tolvanen scored a goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Blues.

The 27-year-old winger had gone eight straight games without getting onto the scoresheet, but Tolvanen broke his drought in the third period Tuesday, setting up Oliver Bjorkstrand for the game-winner before icing the victory with an empty-netter. Through 16 games to begin his first season with the Rangers, Tolvanen has contributed four goals and six points with 24 hits, 18 shots on net, 15 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating.

Miller picked up two assists while adding four shots on net, two blocked shots, two PIM, one hit and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Blues.

The veteran center had a hand in tallies by Adam Fox early in the second period, as well as Eeli Tolvanen's empty-netter later in the third. Miller has gotten onto the scoresheet in nine of the last 13 games, collecting four goals and 12 points over that stretch as he looks to bounce back from last season's disappointing 53 points (17 goals, 36 assists) over 68 regular-season contests.

Fox produced a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Blues.

The star blueliner opened the scoring early in the second period as the trailer on a Rangers breakout, taking a feed from Tye Kartye and snapping a shot past Joel Hofer from the slot. Fox then helped set up Eeli Tolvanen for an empty-netter late in the third. Fox has three multi-point performances in the last five games, and on the season he's racked up two goals and 19 points in 16 games, a pace that would allow him to top the career-high 74 points (11 goals, 63 assists) he recorded in 2021-22.

Korpisalo (foot) was reassigned to AHL Hartford on Wednesday for a conditioning stint, Mollie Walker of the New York Post.

Korpisalo hasn't played yet this season because of the injury, so this is an opportunity for him to shake off the rust before playing for the Rangers. He's been making progress recently, including his participation in Friday's practice. While he didn't stay on for the full session, that was planned, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic. When Korpisalo is ready to return, he'll have an opportunity to compete for the No. 1 spot. Igor Shesterkin (knee) hasn't played since Oct. 9 and won't return this campaign, which has resulted in the Rangers leaning heavily on Dylan Garand. James Reimer is also on the Rangers' roster, but the 38-year-old has stopped just five of eight shots across 20:00 of ice time since signing with New York on Oct. 25, so he hasn't been a major factor. It's possible Reimer will eventually lose his roster spot once Korpisalo is up to speed.

Brown (lower body) was taken off the non-roster and reassigned to AHL Manitoba on Wednesday.

Brown hasn't played in 2026-27 due to the injury. He had two goals and 14 points in 34 outings with the University of Denver last season. Brown is expected to spend the remainder of the campaign primarily in the minors. It's possible, but far from guaranteed, that he'll get a chance to play with the Jets later in the season.