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On the front end of a back-to-back, the Stars will turn to Wedgweood between the pipes. Wedgewood has not recorded a victory in over a month but has played well in losing efforts lately, including saving 18 of 19 shots entering a 4-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators last week in relief of Jake Oettinger. Wedgewood and the Stars were defeated 3-2 in overtime against the New York Islanders last month, but they enter action as -158 home favourites on Monday night.

Stenlund did not play on Saturday due to an illness but will return to the lineup on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 27-year-old Stenlund has produced 13 points (9G / 4A) while averaging only 12:42 time-on-ice through 57 games this season.

Tkachuk was limited to only 5:39 time-on-ice before exiting Thursday's games against the Carolina Hurricanes with an undisclosed injury and subsequently did not play on Saturday against the Washington Capitals. Tkachuk was on a torrid pace before his injury, tallying 22 points (8G / 14A) in his previous 11 games.

On Monday evening, Sorokin will return to the starter's crease for the fifth time in the last six games. The 28-year-old netminder allowed three or more goals in three straight (1-1-1) and three goals on 20 shots (.850 SV%) in his last outing, a 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. He was spectacular in his last contest against the Dallas Stars five weeks ago, saving 41 of 43 shots (.953 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime victory.

Forsberg has started the last two games for the Senators and has been terrific lately, riding a four-game winning streak. The Swedish netminder has allowed three or fewer goals in four straight (4-0-0), posting a solid .917 SV%. The Senators are playing their best hockey of the season, with a 7-2-1 record in their last 10, and are -127 road favourites against a Washington Capitals club they defeated 6-1 in their only other matchup this season.

Olofsson was an Avalanche regular this season, playing 55 games and tallying nine points (3G / 6A) in a bottom-six role. He will report to the Colorado Eagles (AHL) after clearing waivers.

On the front end of a back-to-back, the Stars will turn to Wedgweood between the pipes. Wedgewood has not recorded a victory in over a month but has played well in losing efforts lately, including saving 18 of 19 shots entering a 4-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators last week in relief of Jake Oettinger. Wedgewood and the Stars were defeated 3-2 in overtime against the New York Islanders last month, but they enter action as -158 home favourites on Monday night.

Fehervary played only 1:36 time-on-ice in his last game on February 17th before exiting the game with a lower-body injury and will be out of the lineup on a week-to-week basis. The hard-hitting Slovak defenseman had 12 hits and one assist in his last four games.

Dowd left the Capitals' game on Tuesday vs. New Jersey with an upper-body injury after just 6:20 TOI and was placed on Injured Reserve Friday. The 33-year-old centre has been solid in his usual bottom-six role this season, with eight goals, 16 points, 45 SOG, 30 PIMs and +8 plus/minus through 45 games before his injury.

Oshie had to be helped off the ice after suffering a non-contact lower-body injury against the Tampa Bay Lightning last week. Head coach Spencer Carbery said that his level of concern for Oshie's injury was "fairly high" and after being evaluated has been confirmed out of the lineup on a week-to-week basis.

Jensen is battling a lower-body injury, and his status for Monday's game against the Ottawa Senators is up in the air. In his last game, Jensen played 17:39 time-on-ice, recording two penalty minutes and three hits.

While playing predominantly on a line with Aliaksei and Connor McMichael, Matha has been productive lately, scoring five points (2G / 3A) in his last five games. If he is unable to play, he will join T.J. Oshie and Nic Dowd as injured regulars from the Capitals forward core.

Skinner's departure from practice on Monday is a major concern for the Sabres, as he has missed several stints already this season with various injuries. The veteran winger has struggled offensively lately, scoring only three points (2G / 1A) in his last 12 games.

Forsberg has started the last two games for the Senators and has been terrific lately, riding a four-game winning streak. The Swedish netminder has allowed three or fewer goals in four straight (4-0-0), posting a solid .917 SV%. The Senators are playing their best hockey of the season, with a 7-2-1 record in their last 10, and are -127 road favourites against a Washington Capitals club they defeated 6-1 in their only other matchup this season.

After serving as the backup the previous three games, Kuemper will likely return to the crease on Monday evening. In his last outing, Kuemper saved 28 of 31 shots (.903 SV%) in a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on February 17th. The Capitals have points in four straight (3-0-1) and enter action as +115 home underdogs against an Ottawa Senators club with an identical record in their last four outings (3-0-1).

Woll has not played since December 7th due to an ankle injury and, after participating in practice the last two weeks, joined the Marlies (AHL) for a conditioning stint. The 25-year-old performed exceptionally with the Marlies and will likely return to the Maple Leafs' crease imminently. He will be looking to build off his strong start to the season and add to his 8-5-1 record, 2.80 GAA, and .916 SV%.

Miroschnichenko made his NHL debut earlier this season but has spent most of his first season in North America playing with the Hershey Bears (AHL). In 47 games with Hershey, the 20th overall pick of the Capitals in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft has 25 points (9G / 16A).

Despite being held off the scoresheet, Stankoven was impressive in his NHL debut on Saturday, recording 15:20 time-on-ice while firing three shots on goals. He played on a line with Jamie Benn and Wyatt Johnston. Stankoven has spent the majority of the 2023-24 campaign in the AHL, transitioning seamlessly in his first professional season, leading the league with 57 points (24G / 33A) in 46 games with the Texas Stars.

Pouliot has played the last four games for the Stars, recording -1 plus/minus, three shots and three hits while averaging under 13 minutes per night. The 30-year-old Pouliot is no stranger to the NHL with 225 games under his belt but has spent the majority of the 2023-24 campaign with Texas (AHL), tallying 31 points (8G / 23A) in 44 games.