Vesey has only played one game in the last two weeks and will return to the sidelines as a healthy scratch on Tuesday. The 31-year-old Vesey has six points (4G / 2A) in 36 games this season.
Martinez exited Saturday's 4-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues with an undisclosed injury and will be sidelined day-to-day. The 37-year-old veteran defenseman is averaging 18:45 time-on-ice, recording 80 blocks and 12 points (5G / 7A) in 43 games this season.
Dickinson has not played since suffering a wrist injury on March 22nd and has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. The 29-year-old Dickinson averaged 15:42 time-on-ice and scored 16 points (7G / 9A) in 59 games this season.
Samuel Girard (undisclosed) will return from a two-game absence on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings, sending Johnson back to the sidelines. Since re-joining Colorado, Johnson is averaging 15:32 time-on-ice through six games.
Kelly did not play in Colorado's previous game, but he will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 25-year-old Kelly is averaging 12:48 time-on-ice and has 17 points (7G / 10A) in 69 games this season.
O'Connor did not play Colorado's previous game but he will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 28-year-old O'Connor is averaging 14:18 time-on-ice and has 16 points (7G / 9A) in 69 games this season.
Girard did not play Colorado's previous two games due to an undisclosed ailment, but he will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 26-year-old Girard is averaging 20:55 time-on-ice and has 22 points (3G / 19A) in 66 games this season. Erik Johnson will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Girard's return.
In a battle between the top two teams in the league, the Capitals will have Thompson tending the twine on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 28-year-old Thompson was solid in his most recent outing, saving 33 of 36 shots (.917 SV%) in a 6-3 win over the Florida Panthers. He has a 2.30 GAA and .917 SV% in 40 games this season (31-4-5). The Capitals enter Tuesday's contest as +134 road underdogs against a Jets squad that defeated them 5-4 in overtime on February 1st.
Blackwood didn't have his best outing on Saturday, allowing four goals on 29 shots (.862 SV%), but received ample goal support in a 5-4 shootout win over the Montreal Canadiens. The 28-year-old Blackwood will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings, looking to build on his 2.52 GAA and .913 SV% through 49 games this season (25-17-6). Colorado enters Tuesday's contest as significant -281 home favorites against a Red Wings squad that played last night and defeated the Utah Hockey Club 5-1.
Backlund has not played the previous five games due to an upper-body injury and will remain out of the lineup on Tuesday despite practicing with the team. The 35-year-old Backlund is averaging 18:48 time-on-ice and has 24 points (11G / 13A) in 64 games this season.
With Mackenzie Weegar (lower body) returning from a one-game absence, Pachal will be a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Pachal is averaging 14:28 time-on-ice and has seven points (2G / 5A) in 65 games this season.
Weegar did not play in Calgary's previous game due to a lower-body injury, but will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. The 31-year-old Weegar is averaging 23:53 time-on-ice and ha 41 points (7G / 34A) in 68 games this season. Brayden Pachal will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Weegar's return.
Chychrun exited Saturday's 6-3 win over the Florida Panthers after 16:25 time-on-ice due to a wrist injury but will likely be available for Tuesday's contest against the Winnipeg Jets. The 26-year-old Chychrun is averaging 20:56 time-on-ice and has 43 points (18G / 25A) in 65 games this season.
The Golden Knights have outscored their opposition 15-6 during a three-game winning streak and will likely turn to Hill between the pipes on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild. The 28-year-old Hill was solid in his most recent outing, saving 28 of 31 shots (.903 SV%) in a 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings. He has an impressive 2.14 GAA and .927 SV% in seven games this month (5-1-1). The Golden Knights enter Tuesday's contest as -197 road favorites against a Wild team that lost 3-0 to the Dallas Stars last night.
Theodore hasn't played since suffering the injury while playing for Team Canada at the Four Nations Face-Off. Before his injury, the 29-year-old Theodore was pacing for a career-best season, with 48 points (7G / 41A) in 55 games. His previous career-high was 52 points (14G / 38A) in 78 games in the 2021-22 season.
The Penguins have points in five of their previous six games (4-1-1) and will roll with Jarry between the pipes on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Jarry has been solid since re-joining Pittsburgh at the beginning of the month, posting a 2.47 GAA and .923 SV% in six appearances (4-1-0). That said, Jarry has lost two straight (0-1-1), allowing six goals on 67 combined shots (.910 SV%). The Penguins enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable +237 road underdogs against a Lightning club outscored 10-6 during a two-game losing skid.
Blackwood didn't have his best outing on Saturday, allowing four goals on 29 shots (.862 SV%), but received ample goal support in a 5-4 shootout win over the Montreal Canadiens. The 28-year-old Blackwood will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings, looking to build on his 2.52 GAA and .913 SV% through 49 games this season (25-17-6). Colorado enters Tuesday's contest as significant -281 home favorites against a Red Wings squad that played last night and defeated the Utah Hockey Club 5-1.
Matthew Kessel will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens, allowing Leddy to re-enter the lineup. The 34-year-old Leddy is averaging 18:44 time-on-ice and has two points (1G / 1A) in 21 games this season.
Dalibor Dvorsky will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens, allowing Sundqvist to re-enter the lineup. The 31-year-old Sundqvist is averaging 13:14 time-on-ice and has 17 points (6G / 11A) in 57 games this season.
Nick Leddy will draw back into the Blues' lineup on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens, sending Kessel to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Kessel has only played two games for the Blues since the beginning of February. He has three points (0G / 3A) in 29 games this season.
