Donato has 12 goals, 10 assists, 93 SOG, 29 PIMs and a -16 plus/minus through 56 games this season but will be a healthy scratch Tuesday as Daniel Sprong takes his spot in the Kraken' lineup.
Sprong has been a healthy scratch for the Krakens' previous two-games but will draw back into the lineup Tuesday as he replaces Brandon Tanev. The 25-year-old has been incredibly productive despite averaging only 11:16 ATOI, with 15 goals, 32 points, 106 SOG and a +8 plus/minus through 49 games this season.
Binnington allowed three goals on 37 shots (.919 SV%) for his sixth-straight loss as he was defeated by the Los Angeles Kings in his previous start. The 29-year-old Richmond Hill native is having a season to forget, with his 21-22-5 record, 3.28 GAA and .895 SV%. He will face the Arizona Coyotes, who have lost three-straight and are last in the NHL in shots per game (25.7).
Grubauer stopped 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) for his third-straight victory as he beat Colorado in his previous start. The 31-year-old has struggled this season despite his recent success, with his 11-11-3 record, 2.96 GAA and .895 SV%. He takes on the Anaheim Ducks, who have won four of their last five games but still are 31st in the NHL in goals per game (2.51).
O'Reilly left the Maple Leafs' previous game after just 11:11 TOI due to a broken finger and underwent surgery to repair it Tuesday. He is expected to miss four weeks after being placed on the long-term injured-reserve Monday. It is a massive loss for the Maple Leafs as the 32-year-old was one of their big Trade Deadline acquisitions and had 15 goals and 24 points through 48 games this season.
Murray allowed four goals on 24 shots (.833 SV%) in his first start since January 17th as he lost to the Vancouver Canucks his last time out. The 28-year-old has battled injuries all season, leading to his 11-6-2 record, 2.80 GAA and .908 SV%.
Raanta stopped 17 of 18 shots (.944 SV%) for his sixth straight win and 12th in 13 games as he beat Arizona in his previous start. The 33-year-old Hurricanes' backup has proven losses to be rare this season with his impressive 16-2-3 record, 2.26 GAA and .909 SV%. He will hope to keep his win streak alive as he takes on the Montreal Canadiens, who have lost three-straight games and are 30th in the NHL in shots per game (27.8).
Georgiev allowed three goals on 35 shots (.914 SV%) for his second loss in a row as he was defeated by Seattle in overtime in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been sensational in his inaugural season as a full-time starter, with his 26-13-5 record, 2.66 GAA and .919 SV%. He will face the San Jose Sharks, who snapped a five-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over Winnipeg yesterday in overtime.
Samsonov allowed five goals on 32 shots (.844 SV%) and snapped a three-game winning streak with a loss to Edmonton in his previous start. The 26-year-old has been sensational in his first season in Toronto, as shown by his 22-8-2 record, 2.39 GAA and .915 SV%. He takes on the New Jersey Devils, who have won four of their last five games and are fourth in the NHL in both shots per game (34.5) and goals per game (3.58).
Samsonov allowed five goals on 32 shots (.844 SV%) and snapped a three-game winning streak with a loss to Edmonton in his previous start. The 26-year-old has been sensational in his first season in Toronto, as shown by his 22-8-2 record, 2.39 GAA and .915 SV%. He takes on the New Jersey Devils, who have won four of their last five games and are fourth in the NHL in both shots per game (34.5) and goals per game (3.58).
Cernak has missed the Lightnings' previous two games due to a lower-body injury and will return to Tampa Bay's lineup Tuesday vs. Philadelphia. The 25-year-old has a goal, 11 points, 61 SOG and 42 PIMs through 53 games played before the injury.
Hedman left the Lightnings' previous game vs. Carolina after just 7:17 TOI due to an undisclosed injury and will miss Tuesday's game as he is day-to-day with the injury. It is a massive loss for the Lightning as the 32-year-old had six goals, 42 points, 144 SOG, 26 PIMs and a +10 plus/minus through 60 games prior to the injury.
Jarry stopped 27 of 31 shots (.871 SV%) for his third-straight victory as he beat Tampa Bay his last time between the pipes. The 27-year-old has been great when healthy this season, proof by his 19-7-5 record, 2.77 GAA and .916 SV%. He will face the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have lost three of their last four games and are 30th in the NHL in goals per game (2.57).
Hart stopped 25 of 26 shots (.962 SV%) to snap a six-game losing skid as he beat Detroit his last time between the pipes. The 24-year-old's record is not the best despite his solid play this season, as he has a 17-19-10 record, 2.89 GAA and .908 SV%. He will take on the struggling Tampa Bay Lightning, who have lost five straight after an ugly 6-0 loss to Carolina last game.
Merzlkins allowed four goals on 23 shots (.826 SV%) for his fifth loss in six starts as he was defeated by the Ottawa Senators last game. Merzlikins has been historically bad this season, with his 7-17-2 record, 4.15 GAA and .879 SV%. He takes on the Pittsburgh Penguins, who just snapped a four-game winning streak with a 4-1 loss to Florida last game.
Vasilevskiy allowed six goals on 38 shots (.842 SV%) for his third-straight loss as he was rocked by the Carolina Hurricanes in his last start. The 28-year-old is in contention for leading the NHL in wins for a sixth-straight season with his 28-16-3 record, 2.68 GAA and .915 SV%. He takes on the Philadelphia Flyers, who just snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over Detroit last game.
Allen allowed four goals on 28 shots (.857 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he was defeated by the Vegas Golden Knights in his last start. The 32-year-old Canadiens' starter has struggled all season, as shown by his 14-20-2 record, 3.36 GAA and .897 SV%. He takes on the Carolina Hurricanes, who have won seven of their last nine games and are third in the NHL in shots per game (35.2).
Bobrovsky stopped 31 of 32 shots (.969 SV%) for his third win in five games as he beat Pittsburgh easily in his previous start. The 34-year-old has posted a +.900 SV% in 10 of his last 11 starts, improving his season stats to a 19-17-2 record, 2.98 GAA and .906 SV%. He will try to snap the Vegas Golden Knights three-game winning streak that they achieved after a 4-3 win over Montreal last game.
Vanecek allowed four goals on 29 shots (.862 SV%) for his fifth-win in six games as he beat Arizona in his previous start. The 27-year-old continue's to be nearly impossible to beat, as proven by his 27-6-3 record, 2.50 GAA and .908 SV%. He will take on the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have lost two of their last three games but are ninth in the NHL in goals per game (3.37).
Zmolek had four goals, 17 assists, 24 PIMs and a +2 plus/minus in his Senior season at Bemidji State University (NCAA) and has signed a one-year entry-level contract Tuesday with the expectations that he will finish the season in Lehigh Valley (AHL). The 23-year-old is an undrafted defensemen.
