Wideman will be a healthy scratch yet again Tuesday having not played since Nov. 22nd. The 32-year-old defenseman has four assists, 23 PIMs and 17 SOG through 12 games this season.
Xhekaj will head to the press box for the second time this season Tuesday as Montreal takes on San Jose. The rookie has had a strong start to his career, with three goals, three assists, 36 SOG and a league-leading 47 PIMs through 20 games prior to his scratching.
It's unclear who Zamula will replace, but Tony DeAngelo is a game-time decision, so it will be him if DeAngelo can't go. If DeAngelo ends up playing, look for Nick Seeler or Justin Braun to come out.
Zamula is back up with the Flyers where he posted two assists, a +1 plus/minus with four SOG through nine games in his previous stint with Philadelphia earlier in the season. He will be looking to add to his 21 career NHL games played and improve on his -4 plus/minus rating across those games.
Hart allowed four goals on 21 shots (.810 SV%) as he picked up his seventh straight loss in a defeat to Pittsburgh. Hart still has strong numbers despite his recent struggles, posting a 6-5-4 record alongside his .915 SV% and 2.85 GAA. He takes on the red-hot New York Islanders, who have won four straight games after beating this same Flyers team 5-2 in their last game.
Vilardi missed Sunday's game with an upper-body injury but was back on the ice for Monday's practice. Vilardi skated on the third line in Monday's session, which is a good sign that he'll be available vs. the Kraken. Head coach Todd McLellan would not commit to him playing, so monitor his status during Tuesday's morning skate.
Gudbranson missed the Blue Jackets' previous contest Saturday vs. the Islanders due to an upper-body injury and will be a game-time decision Monday. The 30-year-old has five assists and a -5 plus/minus through 19 games this season prior to the injury.
Gaudreau missed Sunday's team skate due to illness and is a game-time decision Monday as the Blue Jackets take on the Golden Knights. Columbus' star winger will be missed if forced out as he has seven goals and 20 points through 20 games in his first season with the Blue Jackets.
Vanecek stopped 37 of 38 shots (.974 SV%) his last time out in a win over Washington. He has been fantastic in his first season with the Devils, posting a 10-2-0 record with a .923 SV% and a 2.04 GAA. He faces off against the New York Rangers who are in the middle of a two-game losing streak but rank sixth in the NHL in shots per game (34.1).
Hutton will draw back into the Golden Knights lineup Monday to replace Alex Pietrangelo who is out for personal reasons.
Pietrangelo is a last-second scratch for Monday's game vs. the Blue Jackets due to personal reasons. It is a massive loss for the Golden Knights as they lose their top defenseman who has three goals and 21 points with 50 SOG through the first 23 games.
Shesterkin allowed four goals on 28 shots (.875 SV%) during his previous time out in a loss to Edmonton. Last year's Vezina Trophy winner has had a good season, posting a 10-3-3 record with a .914 SV% and 2.49 GAA. He takes on the red-hot Devils' who have won 15 of their last 16 games played.
Foudy has excelled in his second AHL season with the Colorado Eagles (AHL) collecting five goals and 14 points through 18 games prior to his first NHL call-up Monday from the Avalanche. The 20-year-old will make his NHL debut Tuesday vs. the Jets.
