Sandin (upper-body) will return to Washington's lineup vs. St. Louis on Wednesday.
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Laughton will make his season debut vs. Utah on Wednesday.
Jarry (lower-body) has been placed on IR and will miss at least three weeks.
Acciari (upper-body) has been placed on IR and will miss at least three weeks.
Brazeau (upper-body) has been placed on IR and will miss at least four weeks.
The Canadiens have recalled Del Gaizo from Laval (AHL).
Goalie Start
Lindgren is expected to start vs. Pittsburgh on Thursday.
Goalie Start
Thompson will start vs. St. Louis on Wednesday.
Goalie Start
Stolarz is expected to start vs. Utah on Wednesday.
Goalie Start
Kuemper will start against the Jets on Tuesday.
The Kings will unsurprisingly turn to Kuemper to face off against Connor Hellebuyck and the Jets on Tuesday. Kuemper was tagged with a second straight loss in his last start, as he allowed three goals on 21 shots in a 4-1 defeat at the hands of the Devils on Saturday. The 35-year-old netminder owns an .891 SV% and a 3-3-3 record on the season. Kuemper and the Kings enter action on Tuesday at -130 on the money line.
Goalie Start
Hellebuyck will start in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Hellebuyck will make his tenth start of the season when the Jets travel to Los Angeles to take on the Kings on Tuesday. The reigning Hart Trophy winner secured another victory in his last start, allowing three goals on 24 shots in a 6-3 win over the Blackhawks on Thursday. Hellebuyck carries a sparkling .921 SV% and 6-3-0 record into Tuesday night's matchup with the Kings, where the Jets enter action at +110 on the money line.
Hanifin (undisclosed) took full part in warmups and is expected to return to the Golden Knights lineup on Tuesday.
Hanifin has only played one game this season, missing 10 straight, but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 28-year-old Hanifin played 24:00 time-on-ice in the Golden Knights' season-opener and and is expected to play alongside Zach Whitecloud on the Golden Knights' second defensive pair.
Goalie Start
Schmid will start against the Red Wings on Tuesday.
With Adin Hill still sidelined with a lower-body injury, Schmid remains the go-to option for the Golden Knights, and he will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 25-year-old Schmid has been serviceable when called upon, posting a 2.73 GAA and a .892 SV% in six games (5-1-0). The Golden Knights are 1-1-1 in their last three and enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable -192 home favorites against a Red Wings team with points in four of their last five (3-1-1).
Goalie Start
Vasilevskiy will start in Colorado on Tuesday.
The Lightning will unsurprisingly turn to Vasilevskiy between the pipes when they travel to Denver to take on the Avalanche on Tuesday. Vasilevskiy turned in a stellar performance in his last start, allowing just one goal on 21 shots in a 2-1 overtime win over the Stars on Thursday. The former Vezina Trophy winner carries a 3-3-2 record and an .899 SV% into Tuesday night's matchup with the Avs, where the Lightning enter action at +125 on the money line.
Line Change
Lazar is a healthy scratch for Tuesday's game in Dallas.
Line Change
Tomasek will draw back into the Oilers lineup on Tuesday.
Regula (undisclosed) will play in Dallas on Tuesday.
Line Change
Emberson is a healthy scratch for Tuesday's game in Dallas.
Line Change
Capobianco will draw into the Stars lineup on Tuesday.
Capobianco will slot in for Radek Faksa (undisclosed) as the Stars are opting to dress seven defencemen. Capobianco is yet to register a point through two games this season.
Faksa (undisclosed) will not play against the Oilers on Tuesday.
Faksa showed no signed of an ailment in the Stars' most recent outing, playing 11:55 time-on-ice, but will miss his first game of the season on Tuesday when the team hosts the Edmonton Oilers. The 31-year-old Faksa is averaging 12:18 time-on-ice and has four points (1G / 3A) in 12 games this season.
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