NHL PROJECTED LINEUPS: GAME DAY 18 OCTOBER 2026
Latest update: All available projected units for today have been added.
Tonight’s IHM projected-lineup report covers 2 NHL games. Each matchup includes the latest starting-goaltender confidence, Power Play 1, Power Play 2 and unavailable-player information captured before game time. Late scratches and warm-up decisions can still change the final lineup.
MINNESOTA WILD VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS
MINNESOTA WILD: PROJECTED UNITS
MIN
Power Play 1
- CJ. Eriksson Ek
- LWK. Kaprizov
- RWMatt Boldy
- LDQuinn Hughes
- RDMax Shabanov
Power Play 2
- CDanila Yurov
- LWB. Coleman
- RWBobby Brink
- LDRyan Hartman
- RDDavid Spacek
Unavailable
- DOlli MaattaOUT
- DBrock FaberIR
- LWNick FolignoIR
- LWM. FolignoIR
- GF. GustavssonIR-LT
- DJ. SpurgeonIR
- CNico SturmIR
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS: PROJECTED UNITS
CBJ
Power Play 1
- CC. Coyle
- LWM. Knies
- RWKent Johnson
- LDZ. Werenski
- RDA. Fantilli
Power Play 2
- CSean Monahan
- LWV. Nichushkin
- RWC. Garland
- LDC. Sillinger
- RDD. Mateychuk
Unavailable
- DDante FabbroIR
- CI. LundestromIR-LT
- DC. MacDonaldIR-NR
- DI. ProvorovIR
IHM Match Readiness Snapshot
- Starting-goaltender certainty: 1 of 2 confirmed at snapshot time.
- Special-teams view: PP1 and PP2 units listed for both teams.
- Unavailable-player watch: 11 total listings across the matchup.
- Update risk: projected combinations can change during warm-ups or after a late scratch.
CALGARY FLAMES VS CAROLINA HURRICANES
CALGARY FLAMES: PROJECTED UNITS
CGY
Power Play 1
- CMorgan Frost
- LWM. Gridin
- RWM. Coronato
- LDJoel Farabee
- RDZayne Parekh
Power Play 2
- CB. Othmann
- LWAydar Suniev
- RWRyan Strome
- LDY. Sharangovich
- RDSimon Nemec
Unavailable
- LWS. HonzekOUT
- LWJ. HuberdeauIR
CAROLINA HURRICANES: PROJECTED UNITS
CAR
Power Play 1
- CS. Aho
- LWN. Ehlers
- RWA. Svechnikov
- LDS. Gostisbehere
- RDJ. Blake
Power Play 2
- CL. Stankoven
- LWB. Nadeau
- RWF. Unger Sorum
- LDK. Miller
- RDM. Jankowski
Unavailable
- LWTaylor HallOUT
- RWSeth JarvisIR-NR
- DA. NikishinIR-NR
- CJordan StaalIR
IHM Match Readiness Snapshot
- Starting-goaltender certainty: 1 of 2 confirmed at snapshot time.
- Special-teams view: PP1 and PP2 units listed for both teams.
- Unavailable-player watch: 6 total listings across the matchup.
- Update risk: projected combinations can change during warm-ups or after a late scratch.
Q&A: Projected Lineups and Starting Goalies
What are NHL projected lineups?
They are the latest expected player combinations, starting-goaltender decisions and special-teams units available before puck drop.
What does a green goalie marker mean?
Green means the starting goaltender was explicitly confirmed when IceHockeyMan captured the lineup snapshot.
What does a yellow goalie marker mean?
Yellow means High Confidence: the goaltender was listed as expected but can still change before the game.
Why are power-play units included?
PP1 and PP2 show the current special-teams hierarchy and the players expected to receive power-play usage.
Can the lineup change after publication?
Yes. Warm-ups, late scratches and coaching decisions can alter the final lineup before faceoff.
Why does IHM show unavailable players?
The list gives readers immediate context about absences that may affect projected units and special-teams roles.
IHM Status Guide
🟢Green – Confirmed: the starting goaltender was explicitly confirmed at the time of the IHM snapshot.
🟡Yellow – High Confidence: the starting goaltender was listed as expected and remains subject to a late change.