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Tolopilo is expected to start at home against Toronto on Saturday, per Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

Tolopilo has a 3-3-0 record, 3.22 GAA and .903 save percentage in eight appearances in 2025-26. He stopped all 32 shots he faced in Vancouver's 2-0 victory over Anaheim, but he missed a bit of time after being pulled by a concussion spotter, so he didn't record the shutout. Toronto has struggled with a 1-5-2 record over its past eight games, though the Leafs are set to get back William Nylander (groin) on Saturday.

Martone logged three assists in Michigan State University's 5-4 overtime win over Penn State on Saturday

Martone had three helpers in an outdoor game just one day after posting a goal and an assist against Penn State indoors. Martone's big weekend has him up to 15 goals and 19 assists over 24 appearances. The Flyers prospect should continue to be a leader on offense for the Spartans.

Hronek (illness) is expected to play against Toronto on Saturday, according to Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

Hronek won't miss any playing time after sitting out Friday's practice. He has collected five goals, 32 points, 76 shots on net, 74 blocked shots and 82 hits across 54 appearances this season.

Laba (upper body) won't return to Saturday's matchup against Pittsburgh.

Laba logged just 2:34 of ice time before exiting the contest. He has notched six goals and 16 points in 53 games this season. The Rangers don't play until Thursday against Carolina, giving Laba some additional time to recover.

Greaves is expected to start on the road against St. Louis on Saturday, per Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.

Greaves has a 16-12-6 record, 2.69 GAA and .908 save percentage in 35 appearances in 2025-26. He's 4-0-0 with a 2.35 GAA and .915 save percentage across his past five outings. The Blues are 3-8-1 over their past 12 games while averaging 2.45 goals per game over that stretch.

Woll will defend the road net against Vancouver on Saturday, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports.

Woll has lost his last five outings (0-3-2) while allowing 22 goals on 169 shots. He has gone 11-7-4 this campaign with a 3.01 GAA, a 906 save percentage and two shutouts through 23 appearances. Vancouver sits 30th in the league with 2.57 goals per game this season.

Thompson (upper body) is unavailable for Saturday's home game against Carolina.

Washington is also missing Charlie Lindgren (lower body). Clay Stevenson will start Saturday, while Garin Bjorklund will serve as the backup netminder. Thompson has an 18-16-4 record, 2.46 GAA and .912 save percentage in 38 outings in 2025-26. His next opportunity to play will come Monday at home against the Islanders.

Stevenson is set to start at home against Carolina on Saturday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Stevenson is making his NHL season debut due to the absences of Logan Thompson (upper body) and Charlie Lindgren (lower body). The 26-year-old Stevenson has a 2.57 GAA and a .912 save percentage in 24 AHL outings in 2025-26. Carolina has won five of its past six games while averaging 4.50 goals per game over that stretch.

Fehervary (personal) won't play against Carolina on Saturday.

Fehervary will miss at least one game for personal reasons. He has earned three goals, 16 assists, 58 shots on net, 115 blocked shots and 63 hits across 55 appearances this season. Dylan McIlrath will replace Fehervary in Saturday's lineup.

Middleton was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Saturday.

Middleton recorded two hits in 8:55 of ice time in Colorado's 5-0 win over Detroit on Saturday, and his reassignment comes after the conclusion of that game. That brings the Avalanche down to five healthy defensemen on the active roster, so unlessDevon Toews (upper body) is ready to return for Monday's rematch against the Red Wings, the Avalanche will probably need to recall a blueliner before that game.