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Jordan Harris will be a healthy scratch on Monday, allowing Jiricek to re-enter the lineup after a four-game absence. The 20-year-old Jiricek has been limited to only five games this season, avearging 11:47 time-on-ice and tallying one point (1G / 0A).

James van Riemsdyk will draw back into the lineup on Monday, sending Pyyhtia to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 22-year-old Pyyhtia has one point (1G / 0A) and a -6 plus/minus in 17 games this season.

Mikael Pyyhtia will be a healthy scratch on Monday, allowing van Riemsdyk to draw back into the lineup. The veteran van Riemsdyk has played 12 games this season, averaging a career-low 10:58 time-on-ice, and scoring four points (2G / 2A).

Nurse was on the receiving end of an illegal check to the head by Toronto's Ryan Reaves on Saturday. Reaves was given a five-minute major penalty and has been suspended for five games.

Jake Oettinger was in the starter's crease at the morning skate, but the team announced that DeSmith would be between the pipes on Monday night against the Anaheim Ducks. The 33-year-old DeSmith has been outstanding in limited action for the Stars this season, posting a 1.79 GAA and .929 SV% in five games (2-2-0). The Stars enter the action as ginormous -436 home favorites against a Ducks club with the worst offense in the league, averaging only 2.4 goals per game.

Lagesson has 11 points (0G / 11A) in 100 career NHL games but has primarily been an AHL player the past several seasons. In 11 games with the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) this season, the 28-year-old Lagesson has five points (2G / 3A).

On the tail end of a back-to-back, the Oilers will turn to Skinner between the pipes on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators. The 26-year-old Skinner has struggled this season, salvaging a 5-5-2 record despite posting an ugly 3.28 GAA and .877 SV%. He has allowed three or more goals in fix of his last six games (3-2-1), posting a .864 SV%.

After being a regular in the lineup to start the season, Jokiharju has not played since November 2nd, missing six straight. The 25-year-old Jokiharju was averaging 18:12 time-on-ice, tallying three points (1G / 2A) in 12 games.

On the front end of a back-to-back, the Oilers will turn to Pickard between the pipes, his second start in three games. The 32-year-old Pickard has been serviceable when called upon this season, posting a 2.49 GAA and .890 SV% in seven games (4-2-0). He was stellar in his previous outing, saving 20 of 22 shots (.909 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime win over the Nashville Predators. The Oilers enter the action on Monday as sizeable -260 road favorites against the Montreal Canadiens.

With Alexandar Georgiev still sidelined with an upper-body injury, Colorado will turn to Annunen for a second straight game. Annunen was pulled early in his last outing after allowing three goals on six shots (.500 SV%) in an eventual 5-2 loss to the Washington Capitals. The 24-year-old Annunen has had an inconsistent 2024-25 campaign, showcased by a 2.92 GAA and .881 SV% in nine contests (5-3-0). Colorado enters the action on Monday as -186 road favorites against the Philadelphia Flyers, winners of three straight.

Greenway played a season-low 13:26 time-on-ice on Thursday and exited practice early on Friday due to an undisclosed injury. He did not play on Saturday and will be out week-to-week. The 27-year-old Greenway is averaging 16:17 time-on-ice, recording six points (3G / 3A), and 40 hits in 16 games this season.

Tuch has been tremendous this season for the Sabres but could be at risk of missing his first game of the season on Wednesday. The 28-year-old Tuch is averaging a career-high 20:01 time-on-ice and has 17 points (5G / 12A) in 18 games this season.

Jarnkrok has not played this season and will have to stay sidelined after suffering a setback in his recovery from a lower-body injury, ultimately undergoing sports hernia surgery. The 33-year-old Jarnkrok had provided a steady dose of secondary offense in two seasons with the Maple Leafs, scoring 60 points (30G / 30A) in 125 combined games, but unfortunately, he will be out for several months.

Levi has struggled this season with the Sabres and has been sent down to the Rochester Americans (AHL). The 22-year-old Levi has a 3.95 GAA an .870 SV% in seven games this season (2-5-0).

Merzlikins helped the Blue Jackets snap a six-game losing skid in his previous outing, saving 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in a 6-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, but they returned to the losing column in the following game. The 30-year-old Merzlikins has a 2.92 GAA and .898 SV% in nine games this season (3-5-1). The Blue Jackets enter the action as +165 road underdogs against the Boston Bruins.

David Savard (upper-body) will return to the lineup on Monday, sending Barron to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 23-year-old Barron is averaging 15:43 time-on-ice and has one point (1G / 0A) while being limited to nine games this season.

Savard will return to the lineup after a one-game absence due to an upper-body injury, replacing Justin Barron. The 34-year-old Savard is averaging 18:36 time-on-ice, registering four points (0G / 4A), 45 blocks, and 15 hits in 17 games.

Kastelic exited Saturday's game due to a lower-body injury and will not play on Monday. The 25-year-old Kastelic has been a force this season, averaging 11:57 time-on-ice, tallying a massive 75 hits, 24 penalty minutes, and seven points (3G / 4A) in 19 games.

Koepke will be a healthy scratch on Monday, likely allowing Jeffrey Viel to make his season debut with the Bruins. The 26-year-old Koepke has played 19 games this season, averaging 11:10 time-on-ice, scoring eight points (4G / 4A).