Ilya Mikheyev will return to the Canucks lineup Tuesday to make his Vancouver debut after missing their opening two games with a lower-body injury. Mikheyev signed a 4 year, $19,000,000 contract with the Canucks in the offseason after scoring 21 goals and 32 points in 53 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Andersen likely gets the nod as the 2-0-0 Hurricanes head to Seattle Monday to take on the Kraken. The 33-year-old veteran will get his second start of 2022-23 after stopping 31 of 32 shots in the Hurricanes' opening night win against Columbus.
Grubauer gets the start Monday as Seattle hosts the high-powered Carolina Hurricanes at home. The 11-year-veteran struggled mightily in the Krakens opening night loss to Anaheim, stopping 22 of 27 shots before losing 5-4 in overtime. He came in for relief against Vegas on Saturday, stopping six of six shots with Seattle taking the 5-2 loss.
Grubauer is likely to get the start Monday as Seattle hosts the high-powered Carolina Hurricanes at home. The 11-year-veteran struggled mightily in the Krakens opening night loss to Anaheim, stopping 22 of 27 shots before losing 5-4 in overtime. He came in for relief against Vegas on Saturday, stopping six of six shots with Seattle taking the 5-2 loss.
Skinner should draw his first start of the season Tuesday as the Oilers host the Sabres on home ice. The Edmonton native was phenomenal in relief of Jack Campbell Saturday stopping all 31 of 31 shots while limiting the damage in the Oilers' 4-3 loss to Calgary. He enjoyed a strong first rookie season in 2021-22, collecting a .913 SV% while winning six of 12 starts.
Hellebuyck will draw his second start of the early season as Winnipeg heads to Dallas for a Central division matchup. The Jets' netminder was sensational in Winnipeg's opening night victory over the New York Rangers, stopping 40 of 41 shots en route to a 4-1 victory. He will look to keep his hot play going after finishing 2021-22 with a .910 SV%.
Timmins suffered an upper-body injury in Boston on Saturday and did not return. Timmins is listed as day-to-day, so he is not expected to play Monday in Toronto. Expect Patrik Nemeth to replace him.
Schmaltz suffered an upper-body injury in the first period of the Coyotes' season opener in Pittsburgh. Schmaltz will miss at least six weeks, sidelining him until late December or early January. Lawson Crouse was elevated to the Coyotes' top line in Schmaltz's absence.
Georgiev will likely start Monday as the Avalanche head to Minnesota for a battle of Central division rivals. Georgiev had a shakey first start in Colorado's opening night 5-2 win over Chicago, allowing two goals on 17 shots while ultimately securing the victory. He will be looking to add another victory to the win column as he battles Pavel Francouz for starts all season in the Avalanche crease.
Oettinger and the Stars will host the Winnipeg Jets Monday as Dallas looks to keep their 2-0-0 record intact. The 23-year-old has enjoyed a terrific start to 2022-23, averaging a GAA of 1.00 in each of his two wins while stopping 60 of 62 total shots faced. He will be hoping for similar results as his previous starts with this being his first start of the season not against Nashville.
DeSmith will likely get his first start of the season as the undefeated Penguins head to Montreal to take on the Canadiens on the road. The 31-year-old netminder enters his fifth season with Pittsburgh, backing up Jarry to a 2.79 GAA and .914 SV% in 2021-22. He will hope the Penguin's offence can continue to roll as it has posted six goals in both of their two wins to start the season.
Nylander missed Sunday's practice but is good to go for Monday's game vs. Arizona. Nylander has enjoyed a strong start to the season, scoring two goals with one assist and 15 shots in three games.
Ullmark draws the daunting task of taking on the Florida Panthers in a battle of 2-0-0 Atlantic Division squads at home Monday. The eight-year veteran was lights out in his opening night victory over Washington, stopping 33 of 35 shots on way to a 5-2 Bruins win. He draws his second start of the season after splitting the opening two games with Jeremy Swayman.
Bobrovsky will get his second start of the season in a battle of undefeated teams as Florida heads to Boston Monday for an Atlantic showdown. The 34-year-old enjoyed a fantastic opening night victory over the New York Islanders, stopping 32 of 33 shots on way to a 3-1 final scoreline. Bobrovsky has impressively won 40 of his last 54 starts as a member of the Florida Panthers.
DeSmith will likely get his first start of the season as the undefeated Penguins head to Montreal to take on the Canadiens on the road. The 31-year-old netminder enters his fifth season with Pittsburgh, backing up Jarry to a 2.79 GAA and .914 SV% in 2021-22. He will hope the Penguin's offence can continue to roll as it has posted six goals in both of their two wins to start the season.
Demko will be looking to get the Canucks in the win column for the first time in 2022-23 as they head to Washington to take on the Capitals Monday night. The six-year veteran has struggled mightily in the early season, losing both starts while allowing seven goals on his first 55 shots. The Canucks will need a lot more from their 2021 All-Star netminder if they hope to win their first game of the young season.
Quick will likely get the start Monday as the King's head to Detroit to take on the Red Wings. The 36-year-old veteran will be looking to enter the win column for the first time in 2022-23 and lower his high 3.58 GAA closer to the 2.42 GAA he has averaged throughout his 16-year career.
Zuccarello left the morning skate early and is a question mark for Monday's game, according to head coach Dean Evason. Marco Rossi was scheduled to be a healthy scratch but he would suit up if Zuccarello can't play vs. the Avalanche.
Gustavsson draws the tough matchup of the defending Stanley Cup Champions at home Monday. Minnesota turns to their backup netminder as they continue to look for their first win of the 2022-23 season. Gustavsson will draw his first start of the season after allowing three goals on 20 shots in a relief appearance Saturday in the Wild's 7-6 loss to LA.
Vrana will miss Monday's game vs. the Kings for personal reasons, so look for Joe Veleno to draw back into the lineup to replace him. Filip Zadina will skate on the second line with Vrana out.
