Smith had one goal, three assists, 27 SOG, and a +3 plus/minus through nine games but was reassigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) after being a healthy scratch in each of the last two Penguin games. Smith heads back to the AHL for a second time, where he had four goals and 14 points through 26 games prior to his previous promotion.
Tokarski has a 9-6-4 record, 2.27 GAA and .923 SV% in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) and has been recalled for a second time this season. In his previous stint with Pittsburgh, he had two appearances, leading to a 1-1-0 record, .915 SV% and 2.67 GAA.
Gambrell was a healthy scratch for the Senators' last game but will draw back into the lineup for Mark Kastelic (undisclosed) Wednesday vs. the New York Islanders. The 26-year-old has one goal, 21 SOG and a -5 plus/minus through 27 games played this season.
Kastelic is "banged up" and will not be able to play Wednesday vs. the New York Islanders. Dylan Gambrell will be taking his spot in the bottom-six. The 23-year-old has four goals, one assist and a -10 plus/minus through 43 games this season.
Talbot allowed four goals on 44 shots (.909 SV%) for his fifth loss in six starts as he was defeated by Pittsburgh in his previous start. The 35-year-old has struggled all season since joining Ottawa, with his 11-13-1 record, 2.95 GAA and .903 SV%. He faces the freefalling New York Islanders, who have lost nine of their last ten games after a 5-2 loss to Toronto their last time out.
Allen has not played since January 7th due to an upper-body injury and missed the last week as he was on the mend. The 32-year-old Canadiens' starter has been very weak this season, with his 10-16-1 record, 3.52 GAA and .892 SV% prior to his injury.
Primeau saw one period of action with the Canadiens stopping six of seven shots (.857 SV%) before being sent back down to Laval (AHL) on Wednesday. The 23-year-old heads back to the AHL where he struggled prior to his promotion, with a 4-6-3 record, 3.65 GAA and .890 SV%.
Gourde missed the Krakens' previous game due to an undisclosed injury and will be a game-time decision Wednesday as they take on the Vancouver Canucks. The 31-year-old has been having one of his best career seasons to date, with six goals, 24 assists, 78 SOG, 44 PIMs and a +16 plus/minus through 45 games prior to the injury.
Burakovsky has 13 goals, 25 assists, 100 SOG, 14 PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through 45 games this season but will be a game-time decision Wednesday as he deals with an undisclosed injury. If he is forced to miss any time it will be the first time this season he has done so.
Schwartz hasn't played since January 12th and is doubtful but a game-time decision to play Wednesday vs. Vancouver. The 30-year-old veteran has 10 goals, 13 assists, 85 SOG, 12 PIMs and a -10 plus/minus through 40 games played prior to the injury.
Schultz missed the Kraken's previous game as he deals with an undisclosed injury and is considered week-to-week. The 32-year-old will hope to be back soon as he has five goals, 19 assists, 59 SOG, 28 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus through 42 games prior to the injury. Carson Soucy will replace Schultz on the second powerplay unit.
Kane will not play Wednesday because he's still in San Jose for his bankruptcy case. With Kane out, Zach Hyman will skate on the top line with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Kane should be back in the lineup for Saturday's game vs. the Blackhawks.
Delia allowed four goals on 29 shots (.862 SV%) as he lost to Colorado in his previous start. The 28-year-old will make his tenth appearance Tuesday, as he continues to lock down the crease while Thatcher Demko is on the mend. He is currently 4-3-0 with a 3.18 GAA and .897 SV%. He will hope to get back in the win column as he takes on Chicago, who lost their last game 2-1 vs. Los Angeles and are 31st in both goals (2.4) and shots (26.3) per game.
Georgiev stopped 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) for his third win in four starts as he beat Vancouver in his previous game. The 26-year-old has been solid in his first season in Colorado, with his 18-11-3 record, 2.64 GAA and .917 SV%. He will face the Washington Capitals, who have lost four of their last six games after a 6-2 loss to Vegas last game.
Binnington was pulled after allowing three goals on seven shots (.429 SV%) as he took the loss to Chicago his last time out. The 29-year-old has fought the puck all season, with his 18-15-3 record, .891 SV% and 3.26 GAA. He will take on the Buffalo Sabres, who have won three-straight games and are second in the NHL in goals per game (3.78)
