NHL Hockey Player News

Jarry was the first goalie off the ice at the Penguins 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).

Tristan Jarry
The Coyotes have reassigned Michael Carcone to Tucson (AHL).

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.

Michael Carcone
Hart will start Tuesday vs. the Kings.

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.

Carter Hart
Vanecek is in the starter's crease at the Devils' morning skate.

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.

Vitek Vanecek
Montembeault will start Tuesday vs. the Bruins.

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).

Sam Montembeault
Oshie (personal) is not expected to play Tuesday in Colorado.

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.

T.J. Oshie
Ovechkin (lower-body) practiced on Monday and is questionable to play Tuesday.

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.

Alex Ovechkin
Fleury will start Tuesday in Tampa.

Fleury allowed five goals on 29 shots (.828 SV%) for his third loss in four starts as he was defeated by Carolina in his previous start. The 38-year-old is having one of the worst season of his 19-year-career, with his 14-9-3 record, 2.94 GAA and .902 SV%. He will face the Tampa Bay Lightning, who have lost their last two games after a 6-3 defeat to Calgary last game but they are fifth in the NHL in goals per game (3.6).

Marc-Andre Fleury
Anderson led the Sabres onto the ice for warmups.

Anderson allowed four goals on 26 shots (.846 SV%) for his third-straight loss as he was defeated in overtime by Chicago last game. The league's oldest active player has been very solid in limited action this seaosn, with his 7-6-2 record, 2.78 GAA and .917 SV%. He will be facing the Dallas Stars for his 700th NHL game, who have won three of their last four games 4-0.

Craig Anderson
Adam Pelech will play Monday after being a game-time decision (head).

Pelech hasn't played since Dec. 6th due to a head injury but has been activated off the injured reserve Monday and will play vs. Toronto. The 28-year-old had three goals, eight assists, 35 SOG, 24 PIMs and a +12 plus/minus through 27 games prior to the injury.

Adam Pelech
Kyle Palmieri will be in the Islanders' lineup Monday vs. Toronto after being a game-time decision (upper body).

Palmieri hasn't played since Dec. 16th due to an upper-body injury but was activated off the injured reserve Monday and will be in the lineup vs. Toronto. The 31-year-old has battled injuries all season, which has led to six goals, three assists, 39 SOG, six PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 21 games played.

Kyle Palmieri
Noah Dobson will miss Monday's game vs. Toronto and is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury.

Dobson has 10 goals, 17 assists, 137 SOG, 12 PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 48 games this season but will be a game-time decision Monday as the Islanders take on Toronto. It will be the first game this season that the 23-year-old will be forced to miss.

Noah Dobson
Shesterkin will start Monday vs. the Panthers.

Shesterkin allowed three goals on 27 shots (.889 SV%) for his second straight loss as he was defeated by the Boston Bruins in his last start. The 27-year-old has been solid for his third straight season, with his 20-8-6 record, 2.45 GAA and .917 SV%. He will take on the Florida Panthers, who have won four of their last five games after a 5-3 win over Minnesota last game.

Igor Shesterkin

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