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Olofsson had one goal and three assists in 13 games with Dallas but was pushed out of the lineup with Roope Hintz returning on Monday. Olofsson heads back to the AHL, where he has 12 points (4G / 8A) in 28 games this season.

Buchnevich has 15 goals, 23 assists, 72 SOG, 20 PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through 38 games but is week-to-week as he is expected to be re-evaluated after the all-star game on his ankle. Buchnevich underwent a minor-surgical procedure to address an infection in his ankle and will hope to be back sooner rather than later.

Tarasenko hasn't played since Dec. 31st due to a hand injury but was activated off the injured reserve Tuesday and is expected to return to the Blues lineup. The 31-year-old had 10 goals, 19 assists, 90 SOG, and a -13 plus/minus through 34 games prior to the injury.

Krug last played on Dec. 23rd due to a lower-body injury but has been activated from the injured reserve Tuesday and is expected to draw back into the Blues' lineup. The 31-year-old puck moving defensemen has five goals, 12 assists, 65 SOG, 13 PIMs and is a -20 plus/minus through 31 games prior to the injury.

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).

Vasilevskiy allowed four goals on 39 shots (.897 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he was defeated by Calgary in his previous start. The 28-year-old wins leader for the last five-seasons has been solid yet again this year, with his 20-12-1 record, 2.55 GAA and .916 SV%. He will take on the Minnesota Wild, who are on a two-game losing streak after a 5-3 loss to Florida last game.

Blais had five assists, 30 SOG, eight PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through 38 games with the Rangers but will be assigned to Hartford (AHL) for a conditioning stint. Will Cuylle has been recalled while Blais heads to Hartford for no longer than 14 days.

Muylle had 13 goals, seven assists, 39 PIMs and a +3 plus/minus through 39 games with Hartford (AHL) and has earned his first career NHL call up to New York on Tuesday. The 2020 2nd round pick (60th overall) will make his NHL debut if he finds himself in the lineup at any time during his call up.

Letang has not played since December 28th but was a full participant in Tuesday's morning skate and will be a game-time decision vs. the Panthers. Letang skated on the top-pair with Brian Dumoulin and on the second power-play unit in the morning skate.

Jarry stopped 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%) for his fourth loss in his passed five full starts as he was beat in overtime by New Jersey last game. The 27-year-old has been sensational for a second straight season for the Penguins, with his 16-5-5 record, 2.65 GAA and .921 SV%. He faces the Florida Panthers, who lost their previous game Monday 6-2 to the New York Rangers, and is third in the NHL in shots per game (35.3).

Kelemen has picked up 20 points (9G / 11A) in 39 games with Tucson this season, his first year in North America. The 23-year-old will replace Michael Carcone on the Coyotes roster and could make his NHL debut on Tuesday.

Carcone had one assist in three games during his most recent call-up, giving him three points (2G / 1A) in nine NHL games this season. Carcone returns to the AHL, where he leads the league with 51 points (20G / 31A) in 32 games this season.

Makar will be a game-time decision again Tuesday vs. the Capitals. Head coach Jared Bednar said that Makar will take part in the morning skate and warmups as he did on Saturday.

Hart stopped 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%) for his third win in five games as he beat Detroit in his previous start. The 24-year-old has been one of few bright spots in Philadelphia this season, with his 14-14-6 record, 2.94 GAA and .909 SV%. He will be facing the Los Angeles Kings, who snapped a three-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over Chicago last game.

Vanecek stopped 25 of 26 shots (.962 SV%) for his seventh-straight win as he beat Pittsburgh in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been incredibly solid in his first season in New Jersey, with his 19-5-2 record, 2.32 GAA and .916 SV%. He will face the Vegas Golden Knights, who have lost four of their last five games but have the eighth best powerplay in the NHL.

Montembeault allowed two goals on 38 shots (.947 SV%) for his third win in four games as he beat Toronto in a comeback overtime victory in his previous start. The Canadiens' backup net minder has been solid when called up this season, with his 10-8-2 record, 3.15 GAA and .911 SV%. He will take on the league leading Boston Bruins, who have won nine of their last ten games and are 1st in the NHL in goals per game (3.8).

Oshie returned to Washington to be with his wife for the birth of their fourth child and is not expected to be available for Tuesday's game in Colorado. Luckily for the Capitals, it looks like Alex Ovechkin will be able to return to the lineup to replace Oshie.

Ovechkin missed Saturday's game in Vegas but was on the ice for Monday's practice and "looked good," according to head coach Peter Laviolette. Ovechkin will replace T.J. Oshie (personal) in the lineup if he's able to go against the Avalanche. Ovechkin is in a bit of a slump, scoring just one goal with three assists (four points) in his last seven games.