Fleury exited Monday's 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second period after only 14:47 time-on-ice. An update likely won't be provided until after the holiday break.
The Panthers won the first end of a back-to-back set against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday and will turn to Bobrovsky on Monday. The 36-year-old Bobrovsky has a 2.79 GAA and .896 SV% in 23 games this season (16-6-1) but has looked more like his usual self lately, allowing a single goal in four of his last six (5-1-0), posting a solid .913 SV%. The Panthers enter Monday's contest as -146 home favorites against the Lightning.
Carlsson was limited to only 11:41 time-on-ice before exiting Sunday's 5-4 win over Utah HC with an undisclosed injury. The second-year forward has 12 points (7G / 5A) in 26 games this season and has only one point (1G / 0A) in his last seven.
On the tail end of a back-to-back, a night after an impressive 5-4 come-from-behind victory over the Utah Hockey Club, Gibson will be in the crease for the Ducks. The 31-year-old Gibson has a serviceable 3.01 GAA and .903 SV% in 11 games this season (5-5-1) but has battled adversity lately, allowing three or more goals in five straight (1-4-0), posting a subpar .889 SV%. The Ducks enter Monday's contest as +280 road underdogs against a Vegas Golden Knights club that defeated them 4-1 on December 4th.
Askarov was tremendous in a 3-2 overtime loss on Saturday, saving 39 of 42 shots (.929 SV%), and will return to the crease on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 22-year-old Askarov has been excellent in a small sample size at the NHL level this season, posting a 2.30 GAA and .928 SV% in three games (1-0-2). That said, the Sharks enter Monday's contest as significant +214 road underdogs against a Canucks club amid a three-game losing skid (0-1-2).
The Golden Knights are riding a three-game winning streak and will likely turn to Hill between the pipes on Monday against the Anaheim Ducks. Hill was solid in his previous outing, saving 19 of 20 shots (.950 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks. He has a 2.69 GAA and .901 SV% in 21 games (14-5-2) this season. The Golden Knights enter Monday's contest as significant -325 home favorites against a Ducks squad that played yesterday, defeating the Utah Hockey club 5-4.
Walman will not play on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks due to an undisclosed ailment. The 28-year-old Walman is having a tremendous 2024-25 campaign, with 25 points (5G / 20A) in 31 games. He has 23 points (5G / 18A) in his last 22 games.
The Stars have lost two straight with Jake Oettinger between the pipes and will revert to DeSmith in their final game before the holiday break. The 33-year-old DeSmith has a 2.47 GAA and .909 SV% in nine appearances this season (3-4-0). DeSmith has not started a game since December 2nd, but it was an exceptional performance, saving 36 of 37 shots (.973 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the Utah Hockey Club. The Stars enter Monday's contest as -159 road favorites against a Utah team that played last night, losing 5-4 to the Anaheim Ducks.
Clattenburg was a fifth-round pick, 160th overall, of the Oilers in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 19-year-old forward has 18 points (10G / 8A) in 22 games with the Flint Firebirds (OHL) this season.
With Chris Tanev battling a lower-body injury, Myers will re-enter the lineup for Monday's game against the Winnipeg Jets. Myers has no goals and one assist in seven games this season.
Tanev was a late scratch for Monday's game against the Winnipeg Jets due to a lower-body injury. The 35-year-old Tanev is averaging 19:36 time-on-ice, recording 10 points (1G / 9A), a +11 plus/minus, and 99 blocks in 34 games this season.
Askarov was tremendous in a 3-2 overtime loss on Saturday, saving 39 of 42 shots (.929 SV%), and will likely return to the crease on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 22-year-old Askarov has been excellent in a small sample size at the NHL level this season, posting a 2.30 GAA and .928 SV% in three games (1-0-2). That said, the Sharks enter Monday's contest as significant +214 road underdogs against a Canucks club amid a three-game losing skid (0-1-2).
Vladislav Kolyachonok will draw back into Utah's lineup on Monday against the Dallas Stars, returning Mermis to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 30-year-old Mermis made his season debut on Sunday, recording a -2 plus/minus rating in 10:47 time-on-ice.
Dakota Mermis will be a healthy scratch on Monday against the Dallas Stars, allowing Kolyachonok to re-enter the lineup. The 23-year-old Kolyachonok is averaging 12:26 time-on-ice and has five points (2G / 3A) in 17 games this season.
Ryan Reaves will be a healthy scratch on Monday against the Winnipeg Jets, allowing Holmberg to re-enter the lineup. The 25-year-old Holmberg is averaging 13:04 time-on-ice and has six points (2G / 4A) in 29 games this season.
Pontus Holmberg will draw back into the lineup for the Maple Leafs against the Winnipeg Jets, resulting in Reaves being a healthy scratch. The 37-year-old Reaves is averaging 8:09 time-on-ice, recording one point (0G / 1A) and 75 hits in 24 games this season.
Lowry only played 13:14 time-on-ice in Saturday's 5-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild, his second-lowest ice time this season, and will remain on the lineup on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs despite being a game-time decision. The 31-year-old Lowry has 21 points (9G / 12A) and 66 hits in 35 games this season.
Ehlers returned from a nine-game absence due to an injury last week and will remain in the lineup for his third straight game on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 28-year-old Ehlers has 27 points (10G / 17A) in 26 games this season.
Scott Perunovich will be a healthy scrartch on Monday against the Detroit Red Wings, allowing Tucker to re-enter the lineup. The 24-year-old Tucker made his season debut last week. He has 10 points (4G / 6A) in 19 games with the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) this season.
With Radek Faksa sidelined due to a lower-body injury, Joseph will re-enter the lineup for the Blues on Monday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 27-year-old Joseph is averaging 12:08 time-on-ice and has four points (2G / 2A) in 22 games. He has zero points in his last 13 games.
