Kochetkov stopped 20 of 22 shots (.900 SV%) in his first start of the season last Thursday in a 7-2 victory over Edmonton. He draws a very good matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks who rank 31st in the NHL in shots per game (25.7) and 25th in goals per game (2.71).
Allison missed the Flyers' game Sunday due to a lower-body injury that he had picked up in Saturday's game vs. Ottawa. The 25-year-old was placed on the injured reserve and will miss the next few games after scoring three goals and four points in 14 games to start the season.
Anderson-Dolan last played on October 27th vs. the Winnipeg Jets where he picked up two SOG. In very limited action through two games this season he has zero points while averaging 9:14 TOI.
Binnington stopped 34 of 36 shots (.944 SV%) as he picked up his second straight win his last time out vs. Vegas. The 29-year-old has had a rough start to the season, posting a 3.19 GAA and .895 SV% to go along with his 5-5-0 record. He faces off against the injured but surging Colorado Avalanche who have won four straight and hold the league's best powerplay (39.0%).
Murray has not taken the crease since October 12th due to a hip injury that kept him out for the last month. He will return to the Leafs' crease Tuesday as a welcome addition as Toronto is currently without Ilya Samsonov due to injury as well. In one game prior to his hip injury, Murray allowed four goals on 23 shots (.826 SV%) in a losing effort vs. Montreal.
Murray allowed four goals on 23 shots (.826 SV%) in a losing effort vs. Montreal his only start of the season on October 12th. Murray has missed the last month due to a hip injury but returns to the crease Tuesday to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins.
MacDermid had to leave the Avalanche's game Saturday vs. Carolina after just two shifts and 1:13 TOI due to a lower-body injury and will now miss anywhere from 4-6 weeks it was announced Monday. The bruising defenseman had one assist and 14 PIMs through eight games so far this season prior to going down with the injury.
Vanecek left the Devils' game against Arizona last Thursday due to an undisclosed injury but is healthy and ready to return as New Jersey takes on Montreal Tuesday. Through nine games played this season, he holds an impressive 6-1-0 record with a shutout and a .909 SV% and a 2.33 GAA.
Georgiev stopped 32 of 35 shots (.914 SV%), winning his third straight game as he beat Nashville 5-3 last Thursday. The 26-year-old has been having a phenomenal start to his Avalanche tenure, posting a 7-1-1 record along with a 2.66 GAA and .924 SV%. He faces off against the St. Louis Blues, who find themselves on a two-game winning streak just days after snapping an eight-game losing streak.
Mrazek stopped 33 of 35 shots (.943) as he picked up an overtime loss to Los Angeles his last time between the pipes. Mrazek has struggled in limited action this season, pitching a 1-1-1 record along with his .895 SV% and 3.20 GAA. He takes on the Carolina Hurricanes, who have lost three of their last four games but rank fourth in the NHL in shots per game (36.1).
Jokiharju has not played since October 20th vs. Calgary where he left early in the game after sustaining a facial fracture injury. The 23-year-old defenseman will be a welcome addition to the Sabres' blueline when he returns as expected either Tuesday or Wednesday after being cleared Monday. Through four games in 2022-23 prior to the injury, he was a +3 plus/minus with one assist and one SOG.
Quinn has been enjoying a solid rookie season prior to his injury, scoring a goal and five points along with 15 SOG through 12 games played. The 21-year-old is considered week-to-week with an undisclosed injury after it was announced Monday he was being evaluated.
Huberdeau missed the last three games with a lower-body injury but is expected to be back in the lineup vs. the Kings. Huberdeau has had a slow start to the season, posting just one goal and five assists (six points) in 11 games.
Georgiev stopped 32 of 35 shots (.914 SV%) winning his third straight game as he beat Nashville 5-3 last Thursday. The 26-year-old has been having a phenomenal start to his Avalanche tenure, posting a 7-1-1 record along with a 2.66 GAA and .924 SV%. He faces off against the St. Louis Blues who find themselves on a two-game winning streak just days after snapping an eight-game losing streak.
Cramarossa scored a goal off one SOG through four games with Minnesota prior to being sent down to Iowa (AHL) on Monday. The 30-year-old will hope for another call up so that he can add to his 68 career NHL games played.
Laine suffered a sprained ankle in Saturday’s game at the NY Islanders and is expected to miss 3-to-4 weeks. It is a tough break for Laine who already missed six games due to an injury earlier this season. Through eight games so far in 2022-23, Laine had struggled to find his footing with two goals and four points along with 29 SOG in eight games this season.
Mrazek stopped 33 of 35 shots (.943) as he picked up an overtime loss to Los Angeles his last time between the pipes. Mrazek has struggled in limited action this season pitching a 1-1-1 record along with his .895 SV% and 3.20 GAA. He takes on the Carolina Hurricanes, who have lost three of their last four games but rank fourth in the NHL in shots per game (36.1).
Markstrom picked up a victory after a 23 save (.913 SV%) 3-2 win over Winnipeg his last time out Saturday. The Flames' starter will be looking to improve off a lacklustre start to the season as he has a .895 SV% and 2.88 GAA to go along with his 5-3-2 record. He faces off against one of the hottest teams in the NHL in the Los Angeles kings who have won four straight and seven of their last 10 games.
Holmberg will be recalled for a second time this season after getting a small cup of coffee with the Maple Leafs earlier in the season, playing one game where he collected two shots over 10:01 TOI. The 23-year-old has a goal and four assists with Toronto (AHL) prior to his call up to the Leafs.
