Hintz exited Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Edmonton Oilers after taking a puck to the face and has not played since. The Stars received positive news after he was evaluated, revealing no fracture, but he will still be out of the lineup for roughly one week. Before being injured, the 28-year-old Hintz was playing his best hockey of the season, with 16 points (3G / 13A) during a six-game point streak.
The Capitals have won four straight and will turn to Thompson between the pipes on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. Thompson has had an excellent season, posting a 2.31 GAA and .917 SV% in 36 games (27-4-5), but has a sub- .900 SV% in six of his last eight (4-2-2), allowing 26 goals on 221 combined shots (.882 SV%). The Capitals enter Tuesday's contest as -187 road favorites against a Ducks squad coming off a 4-1 win over the New York Islanders.
Roy has nine points (4G / 5A) in 27 career games, including four this season, but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 21-year-old forward has 35 points (20G / 15A) in 46 games with the Laval Rocket (AHL) this season.
Laine will miss a second consecutive game due to an illness but could return to the lineup on Wednesday. The 26-year-old Laine is averaging 14:26 time-on-ice and has 24 points (14G / 10A) in 34 games this season.
Hughes will miss a fourth straight game due to an undisclosed injury. He played the previous three games after missing nearly a month due to a lower-body injury. The 25-year-old Hughes has been having another season worthy of a Norris trophy, scoring 60 points (14G / 46A) in 50 games. That said, his inability to remain in the lineup lately causes notable concern for a Canucks team desperately trying to stay in the mix for a playoff spot.
Thrun played on Saturday, returning from a four-game absence, but will return to the sidelines week-to-week due to an upper-body injury. The 23-year-old Thrun is averaging 16:54 time-on-ice, recording 10 points (1G / 9A), 55 blocks, and 37 hits in 52 games this season.
The Kings have won two straight and will likely turn to Kuemper between the pips on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. After three consecutive losses, Kuemper was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 19 of 20 shots (.950 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Blues. The 34-year-old Kuemper has a 2.32 GAA and .912 SV% in 35 appearances this season (19-8-7). The Kings enter Tuesday's contest as -193 home favorites against an Islanders squad coming off a 4-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
The Sharks acquired Noah Gregor, Zack Ostapchuk, and a 2025 2nd Round Pick from the Senators for Fabian Zetterlund, Tristen Robins, and a 4th Round Pick. Gregor's team debut has been delayed due to immigration issues but could draw into the lineup on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. The 26-year-old Gregor scored six points (4G / 2A) in 40 games with the Senators this season.
With Aaron Ekblad serving the first game of his twenty-game suspension, Balinskis will re-enter the lineup for the first time since March 1st. The 28-year-old Balinskis is averaging 14:51 time-on-ice and has 15 points (4G / 11A) in 58 games this season.
Scott Mayfield is expected to be a healthy scratch if MacLean can return on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Kings after missing last game due to an illness. The 25-year-old MacLean is a game-time decision on Tuesday and is averaging 9:42 time-on-ice while picking up eight points (3G / 5A) in 62 games this season.
The Canucks are coming off a 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars when Lankinen allowed three goals on 18 shots (.833 SV%). The 29-year-old Lankinen will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens, looking to build on his 2.53 GAA and .905 SV% through 40 games this season (22-11-7). The Canucks enter Tuesday's contest as -141 home favorites against a Canadiens team that has lost two straight (0-1-1).
The Sharks have been outscored 11-5 in their last two games (0-2-0) and will turn to Georgiev between the pipes on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. Georgiev has allowed 11 goals on 60 shots (.817 SV%) in his last two games (0-2-0). He has a 3.65 GAA and .875 SV% in 38 appearances this season (12-21-1). The Sharks enter Tuesday's contest as +143 home underdogs against a Predators squad riding a three-game winning streak.
Merilainen was impressive in a 12-game stretch with Ottawa earlier this season (8-3-1), posting a 1.99 GAA and .925 SV%, but has been in the AHL since early February. The 22-year-old Merilainen has a 2.38 GAA and .910 SV% in 25 games with Belleville (AHL) this season (12-7-3).
Peterka's status for Wednesday's game against the Detroit Red Wings is uncertain after missing practice on Wednesday due to a lower-body injury. The 23-year-old Peterka showed no signs of an ailment in Monday's 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers, playing 17:31 time-on-ice. He has a career-high 51 points (19G / 32A) in 61 games this season.
The Jets have lost four of their last six (2-3-1) and will look to return to consistency with Hellebuyck tending the twine on Tuesday against the New York Rangers. The 31-year-old Hellebuyck has a 2.01 GAA, .926 SV%, and six shutouts in 49 games this season (37-9-3). He has 2.11 GAA and .921 SV% in his last eight games (5-2-1). The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as -189 home favorites against a Rangers squad coming off a disappointing 7-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The Rangers are coming off crushing losses to the Columbus Blue Jackets and Ottawa Senators, hurting their hopes for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. Shesterkin will tend the twine on Tuesday and hope for a better result against the Winnipeg Jets. The 29-year-old Shesterkin has a 2.89 GAA, .905 SV%, and four shutouts in 46 games this season (21-21-4). The Rangers enter the action on Tuesday as +169 road underdogs against a Jets team that has lost four of their last six (2-3-1).
Namestnikov exited Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes after being removed from the contest by a concussion spotter. The 32-year-old Namestnikov is averaging 15:00 time-on-ice and has 30 points (10G / 20A) in 61 games this season.
Brett Berard will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets, allowing Kaliyev to re-enter the lineup. The 23-year-old Kaliyev is averaging 11:28 time-on-ice and has four points (3G / 1A) in 13 games with the Rangers this season.
Arthur Kaliyev will draw back into New York's lineup on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets, sending Berard to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 22-year-old Berard is averaging 11:11 time-on-ice and has eight points (4G / 4A) in 23 games this season.
Swayman is coming off his fourth shutout of the season, saving 26 shots in a 4-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, and will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers. The 26-year-old goalie has a 2.93 GAA and .898 SV% in 46 games this season (19-21-6). The Bruins enter the action on Tuesday as +195 home underdogs against a red-hot Panthers team riding a six-game winning streak.
