Gardner was the 60th-overall pick of the Blue Jackets in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 19-year-old goalie has a 2.83 GAA and .911 SV% in 41 games with the Saskatoon Blades (WHL) this season.
Evgenii Dadonov will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks, allowing Blackwell to re-enter the lineup. The 31-year-old Blackwell is averaging 11:41 time-on-ice and has 13 points (5G / 8A) in 52 games this season.
Dadonov was limited to 9:57 time-on-ice in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, well below his 13:50 average this season, recording a -2 plus/minus, and will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 36-year-old Dadonov has been productive from a bottom-six role for the Stars lately, scoring 13 points (4G / 9A) in his last 19 games. Colin Blackwell will draw into the lineup as Dadonov's replacement.
The Stars have struggled since acquiring Mikko Rantanen in a massive blockbuster trade prior to the trade deadline, posting a 1-2-1 record, and will turn to Oettinger between the pipes on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. Oettinger has struggled lately as well, allowing four or more goals in three straight games (0-2-1), posting an ugly .845 SV%. The 26-year-old netminder has a 2.55 GAA and .907 SV% in 48 games this season (30-15-3). The Stars enter the action on Tuesday as sizeable -333 home favorites against a Ducks squad that defeated them 2-1 on February 4th.
Ryan spent the first portion of the season with the Oilers, scoring five points (1G / 4A) in 33 games, but has not played an NHL game since mid January. The 38-year-old forward has eight points (3G / 5A) in 13 games with the Bakersfield Condors (AHL).
The struggling Predators have only scored only goal in their previous two games (0-1-1) and will likely turn to Saros between the pipes on Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues. Saros had a light night in his most recent outing, saving 13 of 15 shots (.867 SV%), but did not receive ample goal support in a 2-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. The 29-year-old goalie has a 2.92 GAA and .897 SV% in 49 games this season (16-26-6). The Predators enter Tuesday's contest as +102 home underdogs against a Blues club that has outscored their opposition 12-3 during a two-game winning streak.
Jensen has been battling an undisclosed injury lately, taking practices off to manage it, and will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday. The 34-year-old Jensen is averaging 20:20 time-on-ice and has 19 points (3G / 16A) in 60 games this season.
The Senators are putting themselves in a prime position to secure a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, riding a six-game winning streak, and will turn to Ullmark between the pipes on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens. Ullmark was solid in his most recent outing, despite a costly turnover that resulted in a goal, saving 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 31-year-old goalie has a 2.66 GAA and .911 SV% in 34 games this season (18-11-3). The Senators enter Tuesday's contest as -125 road favorites against a Canadiens team with points in three straight (2-0-1).
Evangelista did not play the previous game for the Predators but he will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues. The 23-year-old forward is averaging 13:15 time-on-ice and has 19 points (6G / 13A) in 52 games this season.
The Blackhawks have lost four straight and will turn to Knight between the pipes on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. The 23-year-old Knight allowed three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) in his most recent outing, a disappointing 4-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks. Knight has a 2.24 GAA and .928 SV% in four games (2-2-0) with the Blackhawks. Chicago enters Tuesday's contest as +139 home underdogs against a Seattle team with points in four of their last five games (3-1-1).
Callahan made his NHL debut earlier this season, scoring zero points in 11 games with Boston, but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 25-year-old defenseman has eight points (1G / 7A) in 43 games with the Providence Bruins (AHL) this season.
Lysell made his NHL debut this season, playing one game for Boston, but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 22-year-old was Boston's 21st-ovreall pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. He has 34 points (11G / 23A) in 51 games with the Providence Bruins (AHL) this season.
The Capitals are coming off a one-sided 5-1 win over the San Jose Sharks, where Thompson saved 19 of 20 shots (.950 SV%). The 28-year-old Thompson will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings, looking to build on an excellent 2024-25 campaign, boasting a 2.32 GAA and .916 SV% in 38 outings (29-4-5). The Capitals enter Tuesday's contest as -181 home favorites against a Red Wings squad coming off an impressive 3-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.
Strome did not practice on Monday due to an illness but will suit up for Monday's contest against the Detroit Red Wings. The 28-year-old Strome has 65 points (21G / 44A) in 67 games this season, just two points short of the career-high 67 points he scored last season.
The Islanders are desperately hoping to stay in the race for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference and will likely turn to Sorokin between the pipes on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Sorokin was solid in his most recent outing, saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers. The 29-year-old goalie has a 2.73 GAA and .906 SV% in 50 games this season (25-20-5). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as slight +101 road underdogs against a Penguins squad riding a four-game winning streak.
The Rangers are in a heated battle for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference and will roll with Shesterkin between the pipes for a fifth consecutive contest. Despite a modest 3-2-2 record in his last seven games, Shesterkin has played well, allowing only 14 total goals and posting a .922 SV%. The 29-year-old goalie has a 2.80 GAA and .907 SV% in 50 games this season (23-23-4). The Rangers enter the action on Tuesday as sizeable -207 home favorites against a Flames squad that lost 6-2 to the Toronto Maple Leafs last night.
The Capitals are coming off a one-sided 5-1 win over the San Jose Sharks, where Thompson saved 19 of 20 shots (.950 SV%). The 28-year-old Thompson will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings, looking to build on an excellent 2024-25 campaign, boasting a 2.32 GAA and .916 SV% in 38 outings (29-4-5). The Capitals enter Tuesday's contest as -181 home favorites against a Red Wings squad coming off an impressive 3-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.
Kopanen has one point (0G / 1A) in nine career NHL games but has primarily played in the AHL the previous several seasons. The 27-year-old forward has 21 points (6G / 15A) in 53 games with the Wilke-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) this season.
The Penguins have won four straight with Jarry tending the twine, and he will return to the crease on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. Jarry has been excellent since making his return from a stint in the AHL, posting a stellar 2.24 GAA and .930 SV% in four outings (4-0-0), a vast improvement of the 3.13 GAA and .892 SV% he has through 26 games this season (12-8-4). The Penguins enter Tuesday's contest as -111 home favorites against an Islanders club coming off an impressive 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers.
Juuso Parssinen will draw back into New York's lineup on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames, sending Othmann to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 22-year-old Othmann is averaging 9:23 time-on-ice and has zero points in 11 games this season.
