NHL Player News

Soderblom will defend the road cage against the Penguins on Thursday, Vinnie Parise of The Hockey News reports.

Soderblom has featured in just two of the Blackhawks' last 11 contests, losing both games while posting a 2.99 GAA and .889 save percentage. With the 26-year-old Swede starting the first game of Chicago's back-to-back, fantasy managers can expect to see Spencer Knight get the nod at home versus Columbus on Friday.

Ekholm (undisclosed) will be a game-time call versus San Jose on Thursday, per Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton.

Ekholm has not missed a game this season and is coming off the best offensive game in his NHL career, as he potted a hat trick Monday versus Anaheim. Ekholm missed practice Wednesday and while he skated Thursday, the Oilers are still up in the air to put him in the lineup. Ekholm has six goals, 20 assists, 95 shots on goal, 50 hits and 87 blocked shots across 54 games this season.

Guenther (lower body) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Carolina, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports.

Guenther remains day-to-day due to his lower-body injury, and he'll be unavailable for a second consecutive matchup. Liam O'Brien should remain in the lineup against the Hurricanes, while Guenther's next opportunity to return will be Saturday against the Stars.

Ingram will tend the twine at home versus the Sharks on Thursday, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Ingram will be back in the crease after getting pulled from his previous appearance against the Capitals on Saturday, in which he gave up three goals on 12 shots. With a back-to-back coming against the Leafs and Flames on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively, Ingram should get the nod in two of the Oilers' four games leading up to the Olympic break.

Head coach Spencer Carbery said Thursday that Thompson is considered day-to-day due to an upper-body injury, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Thompson was hit in the mask by a shot during Tuesday's game against Seattle, and he'll at least be unavailable for one matchup. It seems likely that Charlie Lindgren will handle goaltending duties on the road against Detroit on Thursday, while Clay Stevenson was recalled from AHL Hershey to provide additional depth.

Vejmelka will defend the road crease in Carolina on Thursday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Vejmelka leads the NHL with 25 victories. He has a 2.56 GAA and a .901 save percentage in 40 appearances this season. The Hurricanes are tied for fourth in NHL scoring, generating 3.38 goals per contest.

Cooley wasn't on the ice for Thursday's optional morning skate, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports, indicating that he's slated to start on the road against Minnesota.

Cooley has alternated starts with Dustin Wolf for most of January, and that trend should continue during Thursday's matchup. Cooley has been solid over the past several weeks, going 2-1-1 with a 1.50 GAA and .950 save percentage across his last four outings.

Turcotte (upper body) has returned to Los Angeles and has been ruled out for the rest of the road trip which concludes Sunday in Carolina, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Turcotte missed Tuesday's tilt in Detroit with the injury. The 24-year-old has three goals and 12 points with 29 hits and 25 blocked shots over 49 games this season. He could return as early as Wednesday versus Seattle, though the Kings could give him some extra time off as they are off from Feb. 6 to 24 due to the Olympic break.

Hofer will defend the home crease against the Panthers on Thursday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Hofer and Jordan Binnington have alternated starts over the past several games, and that trend will continue Thursday. Across his last four outings, Hofer has gone 2-1-1 with a 1.94 GAA and .929 save percentage. He made a road start against Florida on Dec. 20, turning aside 27 of 29 shots (.931 save percentage) in a 6-2 win.

Sundqvist (ankle) will be a game-time decision ahead of Thursday's home clash versus Florida, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Should Sundqvist play Thursday, he will need to be activated from injured reserve. Sundqvist has missed four games since suffering a cut above his ankle Jan. 18 against the Oilers. Sundqvist has three goals and 13 points over 39 NHL games this season.