Kolyachonok started this season in the AHL, but injuries on the Dallas blueline awarded him the opportunity to make his team debut last month. The 24-year-old played in 11 games with Dallas, scoring three points (1G / 2A), but with regulars returning to the lineup, Kolyachonok found himself out of the lineup and ultimately on waivers. He joins a Bruins team that has battled its own share of blueline injuries.
Berggren was drafted 33rd overall by the Red Wings in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft but had trouble establishing himself with them at the NHL level and was ultimately placed on waivers. The 25-year-old forward had six points (2G / 4A) in 15 games this season and hopes to solidify himself as a full-time NHLer with the Blues.
Askarov has only played once in the last 10 days, but will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. The 23-year-old Askarov has struggled with a 4.05 GAA and .846 SV% in his last three games (1-2-0). The Sharks are hoping Askarov's prolonged break can help him return to the form he had in November when he boasted an excellent 1.88 GAA and .944 SV% in 10 games (8-2-0). The Sharks enter Tuesday's contest as +118 home underdogs against a Flames team that has won four of their last five (4-1-0).
On Monday, Tampa Bay Head Coach Jon Cooper announced that Vasilevskiy is aiming to return before Christmas. However, with Vasilevskiy activated from Injured Reserve and Brandon Halverson reassigned to Syracuse (AHL), his return appears imminent. The 31-year-old Vasilevskiy has not played since December 2nd, but his team has treaded water without him, going 2-4-1 in seven games. Before his injury, Vasilevskiy was having a season worthy of Vezina consideration, posting a 2.31 GAA and .916 SV% in 19 games (11-6-2).
Askarov has only played once in the last 10 days, but will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. The 23-year-old Askarov has struggled with a 4.05 GAA and .846 SV% in his last three games (1-2-0). The Sharks are hoping Askarov's prolonged break can help him return to the form he had in November when he boasted an excellent 1.88 GAA and .944 SV% in 10 games (8-2-0). The Sharks enter Tuesday's contest as +118 home underdogs against a Flames team that has won four of their last five (4-1-0).
Chernyshov was drafted 33rd overall by the Sharks in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old forward has never played an NHL game, but has been solid in the AHL this season, scoring 23 points (11G / 22A) in 25 games with the San Jose Barracuda.
Recently returned from a four-week absence due to a lower-body injury, it was widely believed that the Canucks might ease the injury-prone Demko back into the crease, but he will tend the twine for a third straight game on Tuesday. The 30-year-old Demko was solid in his most recent outing, saving 25 of 26 shots (.962 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the New Jersey Devils. The 30-year-old goalie has a 2.67 GAA and .903 SV% in 12 games this season (6-5-0). The Canucks enter Tuesday's contest as +109 road underdogs against a New York Rangers team that played last night, losing 4-1 to the Anaheim Ducks.
With the return of Joseph Woll (lower body), Akhtyamov has been assigned to the Toronto Marlies (AHL). Akhtyamov was drafted in the fourth round, 106th overall, by the Maple Leafs in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The 24-year-old goalie made his NHL debut in relief over the weekend, saving all five shots he faced in half of a period. He has a 2.82 GAA and .894 SV% in six games (4-2-0) with the Marlies (AHL) this season.
Gritsyuk has not played the last two games due to an upper-body injury and will seemingly miss at least the next two while the Devils are on a road trip. The 24-year-old Gritsyuk's introduction to the NHL this season has been a positive one, tallying 16 points (7G / 9A) through 31 games while playing a middle-six role.
Pesce has not played since suffering an upper-body injury on October 26th, but will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 30-year-old defenseman has been a stabilizing force on New Jersey's blueline when healthy, averaging 19:39 time-on-ice and scoring three points (0G / 3A) in nine games.
Darcy Keumper (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve, resulting in the Kings recalling Copley from Ontario (AHL). With the Kings playing two back-to-back over the next week, Copley could tend the twine twice in that time if Kuemper remains out of the lineup for longer than a week.
Kuemper exited Monday's 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars late in the first period after a collision with Mikko Rantanen. The 35-year-old Kuemper has been outstanding for the Kings this season, posting a stellar 2.19 GAA and .917 SV% in 23 games (10-6-6). The Kings have relied on Kuemper heavily and will see their crease occupied by Anton Forsberg and Phoenix Copley in the interim.
Stolarz, originally considered day-to-day, has been sidelined since suffering an upper-body injury on November 11th. The team has not revealed concrete details about his injury, but this latest development suggests he is not close to returning. The 31-year-old Stolarz struggled before his injury, posting a 3.51 GAA and .884 SV% in 13 games (6-5-1).
Vladar has been a leading force behind the Flyers' solid 16-9-6 record this season, posting a solid 2.48 GAA and .908 SV% through 19 games this season (11-5-3). He was excellent in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Philadelphia's most recent outing, saving 30 of 32 shots (.938 SV%). The Flyers enter Tuesday's contest as +111 road underdogs against a Montreal Canadiens team coming off an impressive 4-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers.
Jiricek exited Sunday's 6-2 win over the Boston Bruins in the third period due to a lower-body injury, but will not miss any time, drawing into the lineup on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. The 22-year-old Czech defenseman has zero points through 14 games this season.
Ristolainen's 2024-25 season was cut short due to a ruptured right triceps tendon. He underwent surgery and returns to the lineup after a lengthy absence, making his season debut on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 30-year-old is entering his 13th NHL season and has not completed a full 82-game season since 2015-16. He had four goals, 19 points, and 100 SOG across 63 games played last season.
Nikita Grebenkin will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens, allowing Deslauriers to re-enter the lineup. The 34-year-old Deslauriers is averaging 8:20 time-on-ice and has zero points in 13 games this season.
Nicolas Deslauriers will draw back into Philadelphia's lineup on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens, resulting in Grebenkin being a healthy scratch. The 22-year-old Grebenkin has four points (1G / 3A) in 22 games this season.
Sonny Milano will draw back into Washington's lineup on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild, resulting in Trineyev being a healthy scratch. The 23-year-old Trineyev made his NHL debut in Washington's most recent game, scoring zero points while playing 11:45 time-on-ice.
Bogdan Trineyev will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild, allowing Milano to re-enter the lineup. The 29-year-old Milano has six points (4G / 2A) in 19 games this season.
