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Reimer has started four of the last five games for the Sabres, all wins (4-0-0), and will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators. The 37-year-old Reimer has seen limited action this season but recently came off an 11-appearance stretch (3-5-1) where he posted a solid 2.60 GAA and .911 SV% from mid-December to mid-March. Still, the Sabres enter Tuesday's contest as +161 road underdogs against a Senators team without Brady Tkachuk (upper body).

Tampa Bay is chasing first place in the Atlantic Division and will likely turn to Vasilevskiy between the pipes on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The 30-year-old Vasilevskiy was excellent in his most recent outing, saving all 25 shots he faced for his sixth shutout of the season in a dominant 8-0 victory over the Utah Hockey Club. He has a stellar 2.18 GAA and .921 SV% in 57 games this season (35-19-3). Tampa Bay enters the action on Tuesday as -171 road favorites against an Islanders team amid a five-game losing skid (0-3-2).

The Senators are coming off a 1-0 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins and will hope to rebound on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres, turning to Ullmark between the pipes. The 31-year-old Ullmark was solid in his most recent outing, saving 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. He has a 2.76 GAA and .909 SV% in 39 games this season (21-13-3). The Senators enter Tuesday's contest as -189 home favorites against a Sabres team coming off an 8-5 win over the Washington Capitals.

Tkachuk was absent from the morning skate on Tuesday and will not play against the Buffalo Sabres due to an upper-body injury. In Ottawa's previous game, Tkachuk was playing on a line with Shane Pinto and Ridly Greig, a spot that has been filled by Michael Amadio. The 25-year-old Tkachuk has 55 points (29G / 26A) in 71 games this season.

The Canadiens are desperately fighting to secure a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference and will turn to Montembeault on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers. Montembeault was solid in an impressive 4-2 win over the Panthers on Sunday, saving 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%). The 28-year-old goalie has a 2.91 GAA and .898 SV% in 55 games this season (26-23-6). Still, the Canadiens enter Tuesday's contest as +159 home underdogs against a Panthers team that is 5-5-0 in their last 10 games.

The Senators are coming off a 1-0 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins and will hope to rebound on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres, likely turning to Ullmark between the pipes. The 31-year-old Ullmark was solid in his most recent outing, saving 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. He has a 2.76 GAA and .909 SV% in 39 games this season (21-13-3). The Senators enter Tuesday's contest as -189 home favorites against a Sabres team coming off an 8-5 win over the Washington Capitals.

Smallman has yet to play an NHL game but has become an effective contributor at the AHL level for several seasons. The 28-year-old forward has 33 points (9G / 24A) in 55 games with the Hershey Bears (AHL) this season.

With Dante Fabbro returning from an undisclosed injury, Christiansen will be the odd man out of the lineup as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Christiansen is averaging 12:41 time-on-ice and has eight points (1G / 7A) in 66 games this season.

Fabbro has been battling an undisclosed injury but will be ready to play on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. The 26-year-old Fabbro is averaging a career-high 21:53 time-on-ice, recording 20 points (6G / 14A), 118 blocks, and 60 hits in 52 games with the Blue Jackets this season.

The Blue Jackets are desperately trying to stay within reach of a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference and will turn to Merzlikins between the pipes on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. The 30-year-old Merzlikins struggled in his most recent outing, allowing six goals on 37 shots (.838 SV%) despite recording the victory in a 7-6 shootout win over the Vancouver Canucks. He has a 3.09 GAA and .895 SV% in 48 appearances this season (24-19-5). The Blue Jackets enter Tuesday's contest as -191 home favorites against a Predators team that lost 2-1 to the Philadelphia Flyers last night.

Tung is an undrafted goalie that spent the last season playing hockey at the collegiate level. The 21-year-old posted a solid 2.01 GAA and .933 SV% in 16 games with the University of Connecticut (H-East).

Crookshank played one game with Ottawa earlier this season but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 25-year-old Crookshank has 40 points (22G / 18A) in 60 games with the Belleville Senators (AHL) this season.

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 likely 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).

Grubauer will make his 25th start of the season when the Kraken host the Stars on Monday. Grubauer's last start came back on March 19th, when he allowed three goals on 27 shots in a 4-0 loss to the Wild. The 33-year-old netminder has endured another tough season in Seattle, posting a 7-16-1 record and an .873 SV%. The Kraken enter action on Monday as +140 home underdogs.

An undrafted free agent, Scott impressed at the University of Maine this season, registering 18 goals and 17 assists. His contract is set to begin in the 2025-26 season.

Salin was selected by the Kings in the fifth round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Salin appeared in 56 games this season with TPS Turku of Finland's SM-liiga, and led all defencemen in scoring.

The Predators will turn to Annunen for the second straight game when they host the Flyers on Monday. Annunen was unfortunate to be tagged with the loss on Saturday against the Golden Knights, stopping 26 of the 28 shots he faced in the 3-1 defeat. The 24-year-old netminder has made 18 appearances for the Predators since being acquired from the Avalanche earlier this season, posting an 8-8-1 record and a .900 SV%. Nashville enters action on Monday at +110 on the money line.

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).

On the front end of a back-to-back, with the Flames desperately trying to stay within reach of a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference, Vladar will be tending the twine on Monday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 27-year-old Vladar was serviceable in his most recent outing, saving 26 of 29 shots (.897 SV%) in a 4-3 win over the New York Islanders. He has a 2.90 GAA and .893 SV% in 28 games this season (10-11-6). The Flames enter Monday's contest as sizeable +242 road underdogs against an Avalanche squad that defeated them 4-2 two weeks ago.

Thompson has split time between the AHL and NHL this season, playing 24 games with the Sharks and 27 with the Barracuda. The 23-year-old defenseman has six points (3G / 3A) with the Sharks this season.