NHL Hockey Player News

The Rangers have outscored their opposition 8-0 in their last two games (2-0-0) and have won four of their previous five (4-1-0). They will likely roll with Shesterkin between the pipes against the Washington Capitals. Shesterkin was excellent in his most recent outing, saving all 21 shots he faced for his fourth shutout of the season in a 4-0 win over the New York Islanders. The 29-year-old netminder has a 2.86 GAA and .906 SV% in 44 games this season (21-21-2). The Rangers enter Wednesday's contest as +105 home underdogs against a Capitals squad that snapped a three-game losing skid on Monday, narrowly defeating the Ottawa Senators 5-4 in a shootout.

Kupari exited Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the New York Islanders after only 7:34 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. The 24-year-old Kupari is averaging 10:20 time-on-ice and has eight points (5G / 3A) in 58 games this season.

Manson has not played since February 4th, but could return to the lineup on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. The 33-year-old Manson is averaging 18:12 time-on-ice and has 13 points (1G / 12A) in 43 games this season.

Hamilton was limited to only 5:15 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Dallas Stars, exiting the contest in the first period due to a lower-body injury. With Jack Hughes already sidelined due to an injury, the Devils can ill afford to lose the services of their top defenseman. Hamilton has 40 points (9G / 31A) in 63 games, including 15 points on the powerplay. After Hamilton left the game on Tuesday, Luke Hughes occupied his spot on New Jersey's top powerplay unit.

Necas was battling nausea in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, playing only 15:23 time-on-ice. His status is unclear for Colorado's next contest on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. The 26-year-old Necas has been terrific since joining the Avalanche, scoring 13 points (4G / 9A) in 13 games.

Olivier has impressed in his third season with the Blue Jackets, averaging a career-high 14:26 time-on-ice and scoring a career-high 21 points (12G / 9A) through only 61 games this season. He has become a staple on the team's third line, collecting 232 hits, the second most in the NHL.

Meyers was sent down in order to make room on the roster for Yanni Gourde's return from a lower-body injury. Meyers is yet to register a point in seven NHL games this season.

Gourde has not played since January 2nd but will return to the Kraken lineup on Tuesday. The 33-year-old forward is averaging 15:34 time-on-ice and has 16 points (6G / 10A) in 35 games. His name has floated around trade rumors recently and appears now to be fully healthy in time for the March 7th deadline.

Seattle will turn to Daccord between the pipes on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild. Daccord was solid in his most recent outing, saving 28 of 31 shots (.903 SV%) in a 6-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks. The 28-year-old Daccord has a 2.56 GAA and .913 SV% in 41 games this season (21-15-3). Seattle enters the action on Tuesday as -119 home favorites against a Minnesota squad that has scored two or fewer goals in four straight (1-3-0).

Johnston will be the odd-man out when the Ducks travel to Edmonton on Tuesday. Trevor Zegras, who is set to return from suspension, will take his place in the Ducks lineup.

After getting a night off on Saturday, Dostal will be tasked with handling Connor McDavid and the Oilers on Tuesday. Dostal excelled in his last start, allowing just two goals on 24 shots in a 5-2 victory over the Canucks on Thursday. The 24-year-old netminder owns a 17-14-5 record and an impressive .910 SV% on the season. He'll need to be at his best again on Tuesday as the Ducks enter action at +275 on the money line.

After an 11-game winning streak, the Jets have dropped two straight and will hope to return to the win column on Tuesday, turning to Hellebuyck between the pipes against the New York Islanders. Hellebuyck was solid in his most recent outing despite being on the wrong end of a 2-1 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, saving 31 of 32 shots (.969 SV%). He has a superb 1.99 GAA and .927 SV% in 46 games this season (36-7-3). The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as -184 road favorites against an Islanders club that was shut out 4-0 by the New York Rangers last night.

Atkinson will slot in for Nick Perbix as the Lightning opt to dress just six defencemen. Atkinson has three goals and five assists in 36 games this season.

Perbix will take a seat on Tuesday as the Lightning opt to dress just six defencemen. Cam Atkinson will draw into the lineup in his place.

Barron will take a seat on Tuesday as the Predators opt to dress just six defencemen. Mark Jankowski (upper-body) will draw into the lineup in his place.

Svechkov draws right back into the Preds lineup after being a healthy scratch in New York on Sunday. Svechkov has six goals and three assists in 30 games this season.

Jankowski will make his first appearance since February 23rd when the Predators travel to Boston on Tuesday. Justin Barron will sit in his place.

Boqvist will be the odd-man out on the Isles' blue-line on Tuesday as they opt to dress just six defencemen. Anthony Duclair will draw into the lineup in his place.

Duclair will slide right back into the Islanders lineup on Tuesday after being a surprise scratch on Monday. Adam Boqvist will sit in his place as the Isles opt to return to dressing just six defencemen.