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Fabbro (hand) will be a game-time decision in Philadelphia on Tuesday.

Fabbro sustained a hand fracture in the preseason and has been sidelined since, but could return on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Blue Jackets signed Carson Soucy off a PTO during the preseason as a replacement for Fabbro. The 28-year-old Fabbro averaged 16:34 time-on-ice and scored 11 points (5G / 6A) in 74 games last season.

Dante Fabbro
Reimer (upper-body) missed practice on Tuesday and is considered day-to-day.

A season-ending injury to Igor Shesterkin prompted the Rangers to sign Reimer after a successful PTO. The veteran 38-year-old Reimer made his Rangers debut on Monday, but he lasted only one period, allowing three goals on eight shots (.625 SV%) in a 6-3 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. He missed practice on Tuesday, and it is unclear whether he will be available when New York returns to action on Sunday against the Edmonton Oilers.

James Reimer
Talbot will start in Philadelphia on Tuesday.

Jet Greaves was expected to carry a heavy workload this season, but some rough outings have left Talbot between the pipes in three of four games for the Blue Jackets. The 39-year-old Talbot was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 26 of 27 shots (.963 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime win over the Vegas Golden Knights. He has a 2.82 GAA and .891 SV% in five appearances this season (2-2-0). The Blue Jackets enter Tuesday's game as -120 road favourites against a Philadelphia Flyers team whose three-game winning streak was snapped on Saturday in a 5-4 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.

Cam Talbot
Jones has been reassigned to the Calgary Wranglers (AHL).

With Mikael Backlund (upper body) returning to the lineup on Monday, Jones has been reassigned to the Calgary Wranglers (AHL). The 27-year-old Jones averaged 12:17 time-on-ice and scored zero points in two games with the Flames.

Ben Jones
Swayman will start in Carolina on Tuesday.

The Bruins lead the Atlantic Division with a 9-2-1 record, largely thanks to the stellar play of Jeremy Swayman. The 27-year-old Swayman is coming off one of his weakest performances of the season, allowing four goals on 27 shots (.852 SV%), but he still salvaged a 6-4 win over the San Jose Sharks. In nine games this season (7-1-1), Swayman has a solid 2.20 GAA and .920 SV%. The Bruins enter Tuesday's contest against the Metropolitan Division-leading Carolina Hurricanes, who are 8-1-1 in their last 10 games.

Jeremy Swayman
Stevenson will start vs. Florida on Tuesday.

The Jets finally traded Connor Hellebuyck last week after his highly publicized trade request and subsequent team suspension, with goalie Nico Daws returning from New Jersey as one of the pieces. That said, at least for now, the Jets will stick with their original goalie tandem of Stuart Skinner and Clay Stevenson, turning to Stevenson on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers. The 27-year-old Stevenson has been serviceable, albeit unspectacular this season, posting a 3.08 GAA and .893 SV% in three games (1-2-0). A strong performance from Stevenson on Tuesday will go a long way toward helping him secure playing time going forward. The Jets enter the action as +113 home underdogs.

Clay Stevenson
Steel (undisclosed) could be an option to play on Thursday vs. Montreal.

Steel has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury on October 22nd. He will miss at least one more game, but could be back as soon as Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 28-year-old forward is averaging 15:55 time-on-ice and has three points (1G / 2) in 10 games this season.

Sam Steel
Hall (upper-body) will be a game-time decision 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
Jankowski (lower-body) will be a game-time decision vs. Boston on Tuesday.

Jankowski has been sidelined for over a week with a lower-body injury but returned to morning skate on Tuesday and appears to be an option vs. Boston. The 32-year-old forward was off to a tremendous start before his injury, scoring seven points (6G / 1A) in nine games. He is coming off a 2025-26 season where he scored 21 points (11G / 10A) in 68 games.

Mark Jankowski
DeSmith will start vs. New Jersey on Tuesday.

The Stars are riding a league-best five-game winning streak, starting with a 25-save performance (.926 SV%) by Casey DeSmith in a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche on October 14th. The 35-year-old DeSmith has not played since, but he returns to the crease Tuesday, looking to build on a 1.94 GAA and .925 SV% over two games (1-1-0). The Stars enter Tuesday's contest as -115 home favourites against a New Jersey Devils team that has outscored opponents 11-5 over a three-game winning streak.

Casey DeSmith
Saros is in the starter's crease at Nashville's morning skate.

Saros has had consecutive disappointing seasons, finishing with sub- .900 SV% for the first two times in his career, but is off to an encouraging start in 2026-27. Despite a modest 3-2-3 record, Saros has been serviceable with a 2.82 GAA and .908 SV% in eight games. The Predators enter Tuesday's contest as -116 home favourites against a New York Islanders team coming off a disappointing 6-3 loss to the Dallas Stars.

Juuse Saros
Binnington is in the starter's crease at St. Louis' morning skate.

The Blues have deviated from veteran Jordan Binnington this season, leaning heavily on Joel Hofer for eight of 11 games. That said, Binnington will return to the crease on Tuesday, looking for his second win of the season. The 33-year-old Canadian goalie has an ugly 4.68 GAA and .831 SV% in three games (1-2-0). He allowed five goals on 24 shots (.792 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-2 loss to the Nashville Predators. The Blues enter Tuesday's action as -114 home favourites against a Montreal Canadiens team with points in four straight games (3-0-1).

Jordan Binnington
Knight will start vs. Los Angeles.

Knight played well in his previous game, stopping 31 of 34 shots (.912 SV%), but didn't get enough goal support in a 3-2 loss to his former team, the Florida Panthers. The 25-year-old Knight has allowed three or more goals in six straight games (2-4-0), posting a 3.54 GAA and .891 SV%. The Blackhawks enter Tuesday's game as slight +101 home underdogs against a low-scoring Los Angeles Kings team that exploded for a season-high six-goal output in yesterday's 6-3 win over the New York Rangers.

Spencer Knight
Stevenson is in the starter's crease at Winnipeg's morning skate.

The Jets finally traded Connor Hellebuyck last week after his highly publicized trade request and subsequent team suspension, with goalie Nico Daws returning from New Jersey as one of the pieces. That said, at least for now, the Jets will stick with their original goalie tandem of Stuart Skinner and Clay Stevenson, turning to Stevenson on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers. The 27-year-old Stevenson has been serviceable, albeit unspectacular this season, posting a 3.08 GAA and .893 SV% in three games (1-2-0). A strong performance from Stevenson on Tuesday will go a long way toward helping him secure playing time going forward. The Jets enter the action as +113 home underdogs.

Clay Stevenson
Terry (hip) is hopeful to join the Ducks for on-ice workouts in early November.

Terry has yet to play this season, but appears to be on target with his original late November return date. The 29-year-old Terry is entering his 10th NHL season and has not appeared in fewer than 60 games in any of the last five seasons. He enjoyed an impressive, yet shortened campaign in 2025-26, with 19 goals and 57 points across 61 games played.

Troy Terry
Bunting will draw back into the lineup vs. Columbus on Tuesday.

After a poor start to the season, struggling offensively, the Flyers signed free agent Michael Bunting to add an offensive punch to their lineup. That said, after tallying just one assist in seven games, Bunting has been a healthy scratch in the last two games. He will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Michael Bunting
Kindel (medical) returned to Pittsburgh's practice on Tuesday.

The Pittsburgh Penguins released a statement last Tuesday saying they had to divert a team flight due to a medical emergency involving Ben Kindel. He has since been placed on Injured Reserve due to a vasovagal issue. That said, he was back at practice one week later, seemingly nearing a return to action.

Ben Kindel

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