Douglas has played three straight games for Vancouver since being acquired in a trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning, but he will head to the sidelines on Tuesday. The 26-year-old forward has two assists in 32 games this season.
The Sabres have evenly alternated goalies since returning from the Olympic break, and will continue that trend on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights, with Luukkonen tending the twine. The 27-year-old Luukkonen was solid in his most recent game, saving 20 of 22 shots (.909 SV%), but came up short in a 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. The Sabres are 6-1-0 in Luukkonen's last seven starts. The Sabres enter Tuesday's contest as +119 road underdogs against a Golden Knights team that has outscored their opposition 10-2 in their last two games (2-0-0).
Lizotte showed no signs of an injury in his most recent game, playing 15:48 time-on-ice, but he did not play on Monday and will remained sidelined for at least four weeks due to an upper-body injury. The 28-year-old Lizotte has 19 points (7G / 12A) and a +6 rating through 55 games this season, but has been less effective lately, with zero points and a -6 plus/minus in his last seven.
With Yaroslav Askarov (lower body) still sidelined, Nedeljkovic will return to the crease for the third time in San Jose's last four games. The 30-year-old Nedeljkovic was terrific in his most recent outing, saving 25 of 27 shots (.926 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens, and has been consistent in recent weeks. Nedeljkovic has allowed three or fewer goals in nine consecutive appearances (6-1-1), posting a solid 2.00 GAA and .931 SV%. The Sharks enter Tuesday's contest as +146 road underdogs against an Edmonton Oilers team that will be without Leon Draisaitl (lower body).
Wennberg was a late scratch from Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Ottawa Senators, but he should re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 31-year-old Swedish forward is having an excellent season with the Sharks, averaging a career-high 20:37 time-on-ice and scoring 43 points (13G / 30A) in 64 games. This marks only the second time Wennberg has surpassed 40 points in a season, dating back to his 59-point campaign in 2016-17 with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Nick Leddy will return to the Sharks lineup on Tuesday against the Edmonton Oilers, resulting in Mukhamadullin being a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Mukhamadullin is averaging 16:50 time-on-ice and has 10 points (4G / 6A) in 35 games this season.
Shakir Mukhamadullin will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Leddy to re-enter the lineup. The 34-year-old Leddy has not played a game for the Sharks in over two months, including a brief stint in the AHL, his first in over a decade. In 19 games with the Sharks, Leddy is averaging 17:30 time-on-ice and had four assists.
Grubauer was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks and will look to carry that momentum in Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The win snapped a rough four-game skid for the 34-year-old Grubauer, where he posted a 3.66 GAA and .870 SV% while his team went 0-4-0. Seattle enters the action on Tuesday as +165 home underdogs against a struggling Tampa Bay team that is 2-7-0 in their last nine games.
Tolvanen was absent from morning skate on Tuesday and will be a game-time decision vs. Tampa Bay. The 26-year-old Tolvanen has struggled offensively lately, with only three points (1G / 2A) in his last 12 games.
The Predators have lost three of their last four (1-2-1), but remain within reach of a Wild Card spot, and will be desperate for a win on Tuesday, turning to Saros against the Winnipeg Jets. The 30-year-old Finnish goalie hasn't had the best 2025-26 season, but he's been consistent, albeit not spectacular, since returning from the Olympic break, allowing three or fewer goals in six games (2-2-2), posting a 2.81 GAA and .902 SV%. The Predators enter Tuesday's contest as +115 road underdogs against a Jets team that has scored three or fewer goals in five consecutive games (3-2-0).
Not to take away from a tremendous rookie season for the 27-year-old Bussi, but he has fallen off from a tremendous start to his NHL career. After posting a 2.16 GAA and .906 SV% in 27 games before the Olympic break (23-3-1), Bussi has returned with an ugly 3.81 GA and .835 SV% in four games since (2-2-0) and is riding a two-game losing streak for the first time in his young career. Still, the Hurricanes enter Tuesday's contest as -131 road favourites against a Columbus Blue Jackets team with points in nine straight games (5-0-4).
Oilers' Head Coach Kris Knoblauch recently stated Ingram is the team's starting goalie, as evident by his impending return to the crease on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks for his seventh start in the team's last 10 games. The 28-year-old Ingram was stellar in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Nashville Predators, saving 26 of 27 shots (.963 SV%). He has a 2.68 GAA and .895 SV% in his last seven appearances (4-1-1). The Oilers enter Tuesday's contest as -162 home favourites against a Sharks team coming off a 7-4 loss to the Ottawa Senators.
Draisaitl lasted only six shifts in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Nashville Predators, exiting the game after only 3:12 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. Despite exiting the game early, Draisaitl managed to score a goal, giving him an absurd 11 points (2G / 9A) in his last four games. The team has yet to give insight into the severity of Draisaitl's ailment, but he will miss at least one game, beginning with Tuesday's contest against the San Jose Sharks.
Gudbranson has been sidelined for a week due to an upper-body injury, but he could return on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 34-yer-old defenseman is averaging 17:51 time-on-ice and has three points (1G / 2A) in 21 games this season.
Greaves was stellar in his most recent outing, saving 18 of 19 shots (.947 SV%) in a 2-1 shootout win over the Philadelphia Flyers, and will look to carry that momentum in Tuesday's contest against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 24-year-old Greaves has been a key contributor in the Blue Jackets' recent run to get themselves into playoff contention, posting a solid 2.40 GAA and .910 SV% in his last 12 appearances (9-0-2). The Blue Jackets enter Tuesday's contest as +115 home underdogs against a Hurricanes team that has scored four or more goals in five of their last six games (4-2-0).
Eriksson Ek has battled through a couple of injuries this season, but nothing that has sidelined him long-term, which seems to be the case with his most recent ailment, a lower-body injury listed day-to-day. The 29-year-old Eriksson Ek is averaging 19:18 time-on-ice, recording 44 points (17G / 27A), 92 hits, and 173 shots in 62 games this season. That said, he has struggled lately, with only two assists in his last nine games.
Gustavsson has been outstanding since returning from the Olympic break, but had a forgetful performance in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 18 shots (.778 SV%) in a 4-2 loss to the New York Rangers. The loss ended a five-game stretch for Gustavsson (4-1-0) during which he boasted an outstanding 1.21 GAA and .960 SV%. Minnesota enters Tuesday's contest as -173 road favourites against a Chicago Blackhawks team that has scored three or fewer goals in six straight games (2-2-2).
Hellebuyck has lost two of his last three (1-2-0), but has played better lately in a mostly disappointing 2025-26 campaign as the Jets continue their late-season push for a Wild Card spot. Since returning from the Olympic break, the 32-year-old Hellebuyck has allowed two or fewer goals in five of eight games (4-2-2), posting a 2.61 GAA and .905 SV%. The Jets enter Tuesday's crucial contest as -133 home favourites against a Nashville Predators team that is one point ahead of them in the standings.
Pionk has been sidelined since mid-January, but appears to be inching closer to a return after returning to practice in a limited capacity on Tuesday. The Jets, who are making a late-season push for a Wild Card spot, would greatly benefit from Pionk returning to the lineup. The 30-year-old defenseman was averaging 22:47 time-on-ice, recording eight points (2G / 6A), 64 blocks, and 84 hits in 40 games before his injury.
Jensen has already miss a couple of games, and will now effectively be sidelined for the remainder of the regular season after undergoing knee surgery. The 35-year-old Jensen was having a solid season with Ottawa, averaging 17:01 time-on-ice, recording 17 points (4G / 13A), 38 hits, and 66 blocks in 61 outings.
