The Avalanche have not released any news regarding Wedgewood but recalled Kevin Mandolese from the Colorado Eagles (AHL) on Wednesday, indicating that Wedgewood may be sidelined against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 32-year-old Wedgewood has been excellent in limited action for the Avalanche this season, posting a 2.01 GAA and .919 SV% in 16 appearances (10-4-1).
Scott Wedgewood was shaken up at practice on Tuesday after being hit in the head with a puck, likely leading to Mandolese being called up. The 24-year-old Mandolese has a 2.86 GAA and .905 SV% in 17 games (10-6-0) with the Colorado Eagles (AHL) this season.
Sturm exited Tuesday's game against the Montreal Canadiens early in the first period after only 0:34 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. The 29-year-old Sturm is averaging 10:06 time-on-ice and has 14 points (7G / 7A) in 58 games this season. An update on his status will likely be provided before the Panthers return to the ice on Wednesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Rangers hope they can carry the momentum from a 6-1 win over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday as they turn to Shesterkin on Wednesday against the Minnesota Wild. Statistically speaking, Shesterkin is far and away having the worst season of his six-year career, posting a 2.84 GAA and .906 SV% through 55 games this season (24-26-5). With the Rangers desperately trying to stay within reach of a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference, they will need Shesterkin to make more of an impact than he has in his last six games (1-4-1), where he has a 3.25 GAA and .900 SV%. Still, the Rangers enter Wednesday's contest as -158 home favorites against a Wild team battling for their respective Wild Card spot in the Western Conference.
Perreault was the 23rd overall pick of the New York Rangers in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The 19-year-old forward spent the previous two seasons impressing at the collegiate level, scoring a combined 108 points (35G / 73A) in 73 games with Boston College (H-East). He is expected to play on a line with J.T. Miller and Alexis Lafreniere.
Kapanen played 12 games with the Canadiens earlier this season, scoring two points (0G / 2A), before being loaned to Timra IK (SHL). The 21-year-old was impressive with Timra IK, scoring 35 points (15G / 20A) in 36 games.
The Hurricanes are riding a two-game winning streak and will likely turn to Andersen between the pipes on Wednesday against the Washington Capitals. The 35-year-old Andersen was solid in his most recent outing, albeit lightly tested, saving 14 of 15 shots in a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens. He has a 2.01 GAA and .919 SV% in 17 games this season (12-5-0). The Hurricanes enter Wednesday's contest as sizeable -208 home favorites against a Capitals team that played yesterday and narrowly defeated the Boston Bruins 4-3.
Fleury will slot in for Luke Schenn, who is out with an undisclosed injury. Fleury has zero goals and seven assists in 36 games this season.
Laferriere did not play in the Kings' previous game but appears set to re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 23-year-old Laferrier is averaging 16:41 time-on-ice and has 35 points (16G / 19A) in 68 games this season.
Schenn is battling an undisclosed ailment and will be held out of Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Kings. The 35-year-old Schenn is averaging 17:42 time-on-ice, recording one assist, 19 blocks, and 49 hits in nine games with the Jets this season.
The Kings are battling for home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs and will turn to Kuemper between the pipes on Tuesday against the league-leading Winnipeg Jets. The 34-year-old Kuemper was solid in his most recent outing but didn't receive ample goal support, saving 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%) in a 3-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has an impressive 2.10 GAA and .918 SV% in 43 appearances this season (25-10-7). The Kings enter Tuesday's contest as -115 home favorites against a Jets team they defeated 2-1 in overtime on January 10th.
The Ducks are coming off a 3-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs and will hope to return to the win column with Dostal tending the twine on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks. The 24-year-old Dostal has not played against the Sharks since late October but was tremendous in two contests against them (2-0-0), recording a shutout and saving 57 of 58 combined shots (.983 SV%). He has a 3.01 GAA and .906 SV% in 47 games this season (21-20-6). The Ducks enter Tuesday's contest as -190 home favorites against a Sharks team coming off an 8-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings.
On the tail end of a back-to-back, a night after a dramatic come-from-behind 3-2 shootout win over the Colorado Avalanche, the Flames will turn to Wolf between the pipes against the Utah Hockey Club. Wolf was serviceable in his previous outing, saving 26 of 29 shots (.897 SV%), but came up short in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers. The 23-year-old rookie netminder has a 2.67 GAA and .909 S% in 45 games this season (24-15-6). Calgary enters Tuesday's contest as +162 road underdogs against a Utah that has lost three of their last four (1-2-1).
DeSimone will slot in for Olli Maatta, who is out with a lower-body injury. DeSimone has one goal and four assists in 15 games this season.
Maatta will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. The 30-year-old defenseman is averaging 19:42 time-on-ice and has 15 points (2G / 13A) in 70 games this season.
The Red Wings will hand Talbot his 37th start of the season when they travel to St. Louis to take on the Blues on Tuesday. Talbot was excellent in his last start, stopping 20 of the 21 shots he faced in a 2-1 victory over the Bruins on Saturday. The 37-year-old netminder owns an 18-17-3 record and a .900 SV% on the season. Talbot and the Red Wings enter action on Tuesday at +140 on the money line.
