Ekholm has missed the previous six games for the Oilers, battling an illness, but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 34-year-old Ekholm has 27 points (8G / 19A) in 60 games this season. Troy Stecher will exit the lineup to accommodate Ekholm's return.
Hyman did not play on Sunday and saw limited ice-time in the Oilers' previous game, but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 32-year-old Hyman is averaging 19:11 time-on-ice and has 37 points (22G / 15A) in 61 games this season. Max Jones will likely exit the lineup to accommodate Hyman's return.
Karlsson played nine games for Vancouver earlier this season, scoring one point (1G / 0A), but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 25-year-old forward has 34 points (21G / 13A) in 30 games with the Abbotsford Canucks (AHL) this season.
The Blues have won nine of their last 12 (9-2-1), positioning themselves to be in the race for a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference, and will turn to Binnington between the pipes on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. Binnington played well in his most recent outing, saving 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%) in a 7-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks. The 31-year-old goalie has a 2.81 GAA and .897 SV% in 47 appearances this season (21-21-4).
The Blues have won two straight, outscoring their opposition 12-3, and will turn to Hofer between the pipes on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. The 24-year-old Hofer was solid in his most recent outing, saving 17 of 18 shots (.944 SV%) in a 5-1 win over the Minnesota Wild. He has a 2.78 GAA and .901 SV% in 26 games this season (12-7-3). The Blue enter Tuesday's contest as -113 road favorites against a low-scoring Predators squad that has scored two or fewer goals in eight of their last 12 games (6-5-1).
Ceci was absent from morning skate on Tuesday, tending to family issues, but is expected to play in the evening against the Anaheim Ducks. The 31-year-old Ceci has fit in nicely early in his tenure with the Stars, averaging 21:00 time-on-ice, recording 28 blocks, 18 hits, and seven points (0G / 7A) in 15 games.
Pelech did not play in New York's previous game and continues battling a lower-body injury, making his status for Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins up in the air. The 30-year-old Pelech is averaging 21:17 time-on-ice, recording 17 points (0G / 17A), 65 blocks, and 68 hits in 45 games this season.
Romanov is battling an illness and his status for Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins is up in the air. The 25-year-old Romanov is averaging 22:46 time-on-ice, recording 18 points (4G / 14A), 120 hits, and 138 blocks in 52 games this season.
Cagnoni was a fourth-round pick of the Sharks in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old defenseman has yet to play an NHL game but has impressed in his first professional season, scoring 47 points (13G / 34A) in 56 games with the San Jose Barracuda (AHL).
The Blues have won two straight, outscoring their opposition 12-3, and will likely turn to Hofer between the pipes on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. The 24-year-old Hofer was solid in his most recent outing, saving 17 of 18 shots (.944 SV%) in a 5-1 win over the Minnesota Wild. He has a 2.78 GAA and .901 SV% in 26 games this season (12-7-3). The Blue enter Tuesday's contest as -113 road favorites against a low-scoring Predators squad that has scored two or fewer goals in eight of their last 12 games (6-5-1).
The Oilers are riding a two-game winning streak and will turn to Pickard between the pipes for the second time in the last three games. Pickard was solid in his previous outing, saving 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime win over the New York Islanders. The 32-year-old goalie has a 2.67 GAA and .898 SV% in 25 appearances this season (16-7-0). The Oilers enter Tuesday's contest as -165 home favorites against the Utah Hockey Club, coming off a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks.
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.
