Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo will miss the remainder of the season due to a hip injury that will require surgery, the team announced Thursday. He's expected to make a full recovery in six months.

"This is an injury that Joonas has been dealing with for some time and it has now gotten to the point where surgery is the best option," general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said. "We are disappointed for him as he has worked extremely hard to be able to play, but this is the best course of action."

The 27-year-old struggled in the 22 contests he appeared in this season. He managed a 7-11-0 record alongside a .877 save percentage and 4.15 goals against average - both the worst marks of his career.

Korpisalo is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.

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It's Thursday and you know what that means: a jam-packed hockey schedule. We have 10 games on tonight's slate, which means there's plenty of value on the board.

It's not sides, but rather totals, that stand out to me most. Let's dive into a couple of my favorites.

Stars (+155) @ Hurricanes (-190)

The Carolina Hurricanes enter this game playing arguably their best defensive hockey of the season. At five-on-five, they have conceded just 2.17 expected goals and 9.11 high-danger chances per 60 over the last 10 games. Both totals rank them top-five in the NHL.

Scoring on the Hurricanes would be difficult with even average goaltending. The problem for opposing teams is they're getting much, much, better than that.

Frederik Andersen ranks second to Igor Shesterkin in save percentage and goals saved above expected this season. He didn't start hot and cool off, either - he's sustained his remarkably good numbers. Andersen has appeared in 13 games since the beginning of February, posting a .925 save percentage while stopping 6.5 more shots than expected.

The Dallas Stars have scored more goals - and generated chances at a higher clip - of late but they've generally been a one-line team all season. I don't think they're going to do a lot of damage vs. Andersen and the Hurricanes.

While the loss of Miro Heiskanen is problematic, Jake Oettinger should be able to keep Carolina's offense from blowing up. He owns a .919 save percentage since Feb. 1 and ranks fourth among all goaltenders in high-danger save percentage during that time.

These teams have met once this season and the game featured five goals. I expect a similar result this time around.

Bet: Under 6 (-120)

Canucks (+180) @ Wild (-220)

This game is eerily similar to the one I just previewed. The Minnesota Wild are playing stifling defense right now; they prevent shot attempts, scoring chances, and expected goals at a better rate than every team in the NHL over the last 10 games.

They're giving opposing teams nothing, which is a recipe for low goal totals; especially with Cam Talbot seemingly turning a corner.

On the flip side, the Vancouver Canucks are creating opportunities at a below average rate over the last 10 games. They also find themselves in the latter half of a road back-to-back that started with a game against the powerhouse Colorado Avalanche. I don't think they have enough raw talent - or energy - to break down Minnesota's suffocating defense with any regularity.

Although Thatcher Demko has slowed down a little of late, he's been one of the league's best netminders this season. He ranks just outside the top 10 in goals saved above expectation, slotting a spot below Jacob Markstrom.

He should be able to keep Minnesota's offense from blowing up, setting up what should be a low-scoring affair.

Bet: Under 6 (-115)

Todd Cordell is a sports betting writer at theScore. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @ToddCordell.

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New York Islanders forward Cal Clutterbuck will miss the remainder of the season due to a shoulder injury that requires surgery, the team announced Thursday.

Additionally, defenseman Scott Mayfield will miss four-to-six weeks with a lower-body injury.

Clutterbuck has six goals and nine assists in 59 games this season. His team-high 229 hits rank fourth in the league.

The Islanders signed Cluttberuck to a two-year extension earlier this week. The contract carries an average annual value of $1.75 million, according to TSN's Pierre LeBrun.

Mayfield has three goals and 15 assists in 61 contests this campaign. He ranks fourth on the team with 19:47 of ice time per game and second with 109 blocked shots.

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The NHL has voided the trade sending Evgenii Dadonov from the Vegas Golden Knights to the Anaheim Ducks, the league announced Wednesday.

Vegas agreed to trade Dadonov and a conditional second-round pick to Anaheim in exchange for defenseman John Moore and Ryan Kesler's contract shortly before the trade deadline Monday.

The league stated it voided the deal because it did not comply with Dadonov's limited no-trade list.

It's believed the main issue was that the NHL didn't have Dadonov's no-trade list on record, according to TSN's Darren Dreger. Anaheim was reportedly on his list, but the teams and league weren't aware.

Dadonov, 33, carries a $5-million cap hit and is signed through the 2022-23 season. The Golden Knights were presumably trading him to clear cap space to activate injured players.

With Dadonov still on the roster, Vegas has $405,833 in usable space remaining in its long-term injury salary pool, according to CapFriendly. The team needs $9,094,167 in cap space to activate captain Mark Stone and $4,844,167 to activate defenseman Alec Martinez.

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There are only four games on Wednesday night's slate, but there is plenty of value on the board.

Let's dig into it as we look to build on a 3-0 night with our best bets.

Devils (+270) @ Maple Leafs (-340)

The Toronto Maple Leafs own a very pedestrian 5-4-1 record over the last 10 games, but don't let that fool you - they have largely outplayed their opponents.

At five-on-five, the Maple Leafs have controlled over 56% of the shot attempts (fourth) and 57% of the expected goals (fifth) during this spell of mediocre results.

It is not exaggerating to say the only thing holding Toronto back is goaltending. The Leafs' .896 save percentage is among the league's worst over the last 10 contests, and the issues date back long before then.

The good news is the New Jersey Devils have dealt with similar problems. While their five-on-five profile also suggests they're better than the results indicate, goaltending has been their undoing. Only the Seattle Kraken have a worse team save percentage than the Devils this season.

Adding Andrew Hammond to the mix should help, but there's only so much a 34-year-old journeyman can do. There's also no guarantee he starts tonight, which would mean New Jersey either sends out Nico Daws back-to-back nights - the club pulled him last time it tried that - or Jon Gillies and his .884 save percentage.

No matter who the Devils put in the crease, the Leafs are in a good spot to pick up a bounce-back victory.

Bet: Maple Leafs -1.5 (-130)

Blackhawks (+105) @ Ducks (-125)

The Anaheim Ducks are not a good team. The Ducks have won just two of their last 10 games and recently sold off key veterans like Rickard Rakell, Hampus Lindholm, and Josh Manson. Even so, I like Anaheim to pick up two points in this one.

As poorly as the Ducks are playing, the Chicago Blackhawks might be a tier below. The team has controlled just 43% of the (five-on-five) expected goal share over the last 10 matchups, ranking them 27th in the NHL - just below the Buffalo Sabres.

Anaheim has fared much better in that category, controlling more than 52% of the expected goal share over the same period of play. The Ducks don't have many good players to finish the chances they get, but routinely generating more than their opponents is a good sign.

I think the Ducks should be able to punch above their weight class in terms of finishing in this game. Why? With Marc-Andre Fleury out of the picture, Kevin Lankinen is now the Blackhawks' starter - and he has been an unmitigated disaster this campaign.

Among all netminders with at least 17 appearances, only one grades out worse in goals saved above expected per start. One.

It doesn't take much to beat Lankinen. If Anaheim can once again get the bulk of the chances, it should lead to success in this game.

Bet: Ducks (-125)

Trevor Zegras over 2.5 shots (+105)

Trevor Zegras finds himself in a very good spot at home against Chicago. The Blackhawks are among the league's worst teams at limiting shots to centers, ranking in the bottom 10 since the beginning of February and for the season as a whole. Whether you weigh the larger sample or recent play more heavily, Chicago looks very attackable.

Matchups are very important for a player like Zegras, as his volume tends to be inconsistent. He has proven capable of taking advantage of plus matchups, with previous outings against Chicago serving as the perfect examples.

Zegras registered at least three shots in both meetings versus the Blackhawks this season, combining for a whopping 13 shot attempts in that time. Look for that success to continue tonight.

Todd Cordell is a sports betting writer at theScore. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @ToddCordell.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs are turning back to goaltender Petr Mrazek on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils.

Mrazek surrendered four goals on 37 shots in a loss to the Buffalo Sabres in his last appearance at the Heritage Classic on March 13.

With Jack Campbell sidelined and Mrazek struggling, rookie goalie Erik Kallgren took over the crease for the past three games. He earned a 35-save shutout in his debut and split his last two decisions. Kallgren gave up five goals on 33 shots in his previous appearance last Saturday.

"It's a good opportunity to get him going for us," Keefe said about naming Mrazek as Wednesday's starter, according to The Athletic's James Mirtle.

Mrazek has struggled immensely in his first season with the Maple Leafs, managing a .884 save percentage in 17 appearances. He went unclaimed after Toronto placed him on waivers last week.

The 30-year-old took the waiver assignment as a wake-up call and hopes he'll turn things around as the season winds down.

"You never know what can happen. The hockey career can change (in) a minute," Mrazek said, according to TSN's Mark Masters. "I'm happy I'm here."

He added: "It never feels good, you know, but now it's over, and we move on. It's like a reset button and let's get going."

Mrazek has allowed 20 goals on 148 shots in his last five games, producing a .865 save percentage in that stretch.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs are turning back to goaltender Petr Mrazek on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils.

Mrazek surrendered four goals on 37 shots in a loss to the Buffalo Sabres in his last appearance at the Heritage Classic on March 13.

With Jack Campbell sidelined and Mrazek struggling, rookie goalie Erik Kallgren took over the crease for the past three games. He earned a 35-save shutout in his debut and split his last two decisions. Kallgren gave up five goals on 33 shots in his previous appearance last Saturday.

"It's a good opportunity to get him going for us," Keefe said about naming Mrazek as Wednesday's starter, according to The Athletic's James Mirtle.

Mrazek has struggled immensely in his first season with the Maple Leafs, managing a .884 save percentage in 17 appearances. He went unclaimed after Toronto placed him on waivers last week.

The 30-year-old took the waiver assignment as a wake-up call and hopes he'll turn things around as the season winds down.

"You never know what can happen. The hockey career can change (in) a minute," Mrazek said, according to TSN's Mark Masters. "I'm happy I'm here."

He added: "It never feels good, you know, but now it's over, and we move on. It's like a reset button and let's get going."

Mrazek has allowed 20 goals on 148 shots in his last five games, producing a .865 save percentage in that stretch.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs are turning back to goaltender Petr Mrazek on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils.

Mrazek surrendered four goals on 37 shots in a loss to the Buffalo Sabres in his last appearance at the Heritage Classic on March 13.

With Jack Campbell sidelined and Mrazek struggling, rookie goalie Erik Kallgren took over the crease for the past three games. He earned a 35-save shutout in his debut and split his last two decisions. Kallgren gave up five goals on 33 shots in his previous appearance last Saturday.

"It's a good opportunity to get him going for us," Keefe said about naming Mrazek as Wednesday's starter, according to The Athletic's James Mirtle.

Mrazek has struggled immensely in his first season with the Maple Leafs, managing a .884 save percentage in 17 appearances. He went unclaimed after Toronto placed him on waivers last week.

The 30-year-old took the waiver assignment as a wake-up call and hopes he'll turn things around as the season winds down.

"You never know what can happen. The hockey career can change (in) a minute," Mrazek said, according to TSN's Mark Masters. "I'm happy I'm here."

He added: "It never feels good, you know, but now it's over, and we move on. It's like a reset button and let's get going."

Mrazek has allowed 20 goals on 148 shots in his last five games, producing a .865 save percentage in that stretch.

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