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Chabot (upper-body) returned to Ottawa's practice in a regular jersey on Monday.

Chabot has missed the past three games with an upper-body injury, but was back at practice on Monday. It is unclear if he will be ready to suit up on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 29-year-old Chabot is averaging 25:20 time-on-ice and has four points (1G / 3A) in nine games this season.

Thomas Chabot
Hallander will be a healthy scratch vs. Detroit on Monday.

Trent Frederic will return to Edmonton's lineup on Monday, sending Hallander to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Hallander has provided some complimentary offense in a bottom-six role, scoring three points (1G / 2A) in eight games this season.

Filip Hallander
Frederic will draw back into the lineup vs. Detroit on Monday.

Filip Hallander will be a healthy scratch on Monday, allowing Frederic to re-enter the lineup. The 28-year-old Frederic will return from a one-game absence, looking to improve on a uneventful start to the season. He has one goal, 12 penalty minutes, and 23 hits in 10 games.

Trent Frederic
Howard will draw back into the lineup vs. Detroit on Monday.

Howard impressed in the AHL last season, scoring 50 points (24G / 26A) in 47 games, but has not been able to find his offensive touch at the NHL level. The 22-year-old has just two assists in 10 games this season. Max Jones will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Howard's return.

Isaac Howard
Jarry will start vs. Detroit on Monday.

With Devon Levi (undisclosed) out week to week, the Oilers will continue to lean on Jarry. That said, Jarry's results haven't been encouraging, including Saturday's performance where he allowed six goals on 30 shots (.833 SV%) in a 7-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 31-year-old goalie has an ugly 3.73 GAA and .861 SV% in four games (2-1-1). Still, the Oilers enter Monday's contest as -175 home favourites against a Detroit Red Wings team coming off a 4-1 loss to the Calgary Flames.

Tristan Jarry
Postava will make his first career start in Edmonton on Monday.

Postava has excelled at every level and will get his first chance to make an NHL impact on Monday. The 24-year-old Czech goalie posted a sublime 1.71 GAA and .937 SV% in 25 games (17-6-0) last season with the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL), ultimately leading the organization to trade goalie Sebastian Cossa. That said, Postava will be put to the test in his first career start against the high-flying offence of the Edmonton Oilers. Detroit enters the action as +157 road underdogs.

Michal Postava
Maccelli (lower-body) has been placed on IR retroactive to October 17th.

Maccelli had to be helped off the ice after suffering a lower-body injury while being tripped by Darren Raddysh in an October 17th 4-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 26-year-old Maccelli has started the 2026-27 season well, scoring six points (2G / 4A) in eight games, and has been a fixture on the team's top power-play unit. He was originally given a 2-4 week recovery timeline, so he is likely still at least a week away.

Matias Maccelli
Backlund (upper-body) will be a game-time decision vs. Toronto on Monday.

Backlund has missed the past two games with an upper-body injury, but he could be an option on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 37-year-old Swedish forward is averaging 17:44 time-on-ice and has two points (1G / 1A) in eight games this season.

Mikael Backlund
Ristolainen (upper-body) is expected to be out for approximately two weeks.

Ristolainen returned from a three-week absence in Philadelphia's previous game, but lasted only 14:34 time-on-ice and will return to the sidelines for roughly two weeks with an upper-body injury. It is unclear if his injury is related to the one that previously kept him out of the lineup. The 31-year-old Finnish defenseman missed significant time last season with a ruptured right triceps tendon and played just 44 games, averaging 21:23 time on ice and scoring 14 points (1G / 13A).

Rasmus Ristolainen
Kuemper is expected to start in New York on Monday.

The Kings have the league's worst offence, with only 21 goals in nine games, leaving little room for error between the pipes. That said, Kuemper has been sensational recently, saving 71 of 75 shots (.947 SV%) in his last two games (2-0-0). The 36-year-old goalie had a forgetful season debut, allowing eight goals on 29 shots (.724 SV%) in an 8-4 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, but has been solid since, posting a 2.52 GAA and .924 SV% in his last five games (2-2-1). The Kings enter Monday's contest as +117 road underdogs against a New York Rangers team that has lost four of their last five (1-3-1).

Darcy Kuemper
Bobrovsky is in the starter's net at Toronto's morning skate on Monday.

The Maple Leafs are riding a four-game winning streak while rotating goalies, and they'll continue the trend on Monday, with Bobrovsky tending the twine against the Calgary Flames. Bobrovsky hasn't been spectacular early in his Maple Leafs tenure and has been largely outplayed by counterpart Anthony Stolarz. The 38-year-old Bobrovsky has a 3.10 GAA and .895 SV% in eight games (3-3-2). The Maple Leafs enter Monday's action as -143 road favourites against a Flames team coming off a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings, extending their winning streak to three games.

Sergei Bobrovsky
Hellebuyck joined New Jersey for his first practice on Monday.

Hellebuyck joined the Devils at practice for the first time on Monday and is hopeful to make his debut between the pipes on the team's upcoming three-game road trip. The 33-year-old Hellebuyck, a three-time Vezina Trophy winner, has yet to play this season, refusing to report to Winnipeg's training camp amid his trade request, and comes off a 2025-26 season with a 2.86 GAA and .895 SV% in 57 games (23-23-11).

Connor Hellebuyck
Hall (upper-body) is expected to return vs. Boston on Tuesday.

Hall hasn't played since suffering an upper-body injury on October 13th, but he returned to practice on Monday and could play as soon as Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. The 34-year-old Hall has five points (3G / 2A) in eight games this season and hopes to continue as an effective depth contributor for the Hurricanes.

Taylor Hall
Reimer will start and make his Rangers' debut on Monday vs. Los Angeles.

After Igor Shesterkin's season-ending injury, the Rangers have leaned heavily on rookie Dylan Garand, who has been serviceable. Still, they will welcome veteran James Reimer into their crease after signing him following a successful PTO. The 38-year-old Reimer was excellent in his only game with Hartford (AHL), recording a 35-save shutout victory. The Ottawa Senators signed Reimer under similar circumstances last season, where he posted a 2.42 GAA and .886 SV% in 14 appearances (7-4-2). The Rangers enter Monday's contest as -126 home favourites against a Los Angeles Kings team that has scored fewer than two goals in seven straight games (2-4-1).

James Reimer

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