With Lian Bichsel (concussion) expect to return to the Stars' lineup on Tuesday, Smith will be the odd-man out as a healthy scratch. The 36-year-old Smith is averaging 12:51 time-on-ice and has four points (0G / 4A) in 27 games this season.
Samberg will not play on Tuesday against the New York Islanders due to personal reasons. The 26-year-old defenseman is averaging 21:14 time-on-ice and has 13 points (4G / 9A) in 40 games this season.
The Stars have won five of their previous six games (5-1-0) and will likely switch to DeSmith between the pipes on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. DeSmith was solid in his most recent outing, saving 31 of 33 shots (.939 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Devils. The 33-year-old goalie has enjoyed a solid first season in Dallas, posting a 2.47 GAA and .913 SV% in 18 appearances (10-6-0). The Stars enter Tuesday's contest as -163 home favorites against a Devils squad that will likely be without Jack Hughes due to an injury.
The Bruins failed to score in Sunday's 1-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild despite a solid effort from Swayman, saving 21 of 22 shots (.955 SV%). The team hopes for a better result on Tuesday, rolling with Swayman between the pipes again. The 26-year-old Swayman has a 2.95 GAA and .898 SV% in 44 games this season (18-20-6). The Bruins enter the action on Tuesday as -129 home favorites against a Nashville Predators squad that has scored two or fewer goals in five of their last six games (2-4-0).
Scheel is an undrafted goalie out of the University of North Dakota. He has spent most of the previous four seasons in the AHL. The 25-year-old netminder has a 2.61 GAA and .911 SV% in 11 games (8-1-2) with the Colorado Eagles (AHL) this season.
Marchand has not played or practiced since suffering an upper-body injury early in Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 36-year-old Marchand is an impending UFA and has 47 points (21G / 26A) in 61 games this season.
Pickard has not started consecutive games all season but will likely get a second straight start on Tuesday when the Oilers host the Anaheim Ducks. The 32-year-old Pickard was tremendous in his most recent outing, saving 35 of 36 shots (.972 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, helping the Oilers snap a five-game losing skid. Pickard has a 2.61 GAA and .901 SV% in 23 games this season (15-6-0). The Oilers enter the action on Tuesday as significant -323 home favorites against a Ducks squad coming off a disappointing 6-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.
The Red Wings have lost two straight and will switch to Lyon between the pipes on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Lyon struggled in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 28 shots (.857 SV%), but received ample goal support to secure a 5-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. The 32-year-old Lyon has a 2.74 GAA and .902 SV% in 23 appearances this season (11-6-1). The Red Wings enter the action on Tuesday as +173 home underdogs against a Hurricanes squad that has scored three or fewer goals in four of their last five games (2-3-0).
After an 11-game winning streak, the Jets have dropped two straight and will hope to return to the win column on Tuesday, likely 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.
The Flames have been outscored 8-1 in their previous three games (0-2-1) and will likely turn to Wolf between the pipes on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. Wolf was terrific in his most recent outing, saving 31 of 33 shots (.939 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The 23-year-old Wolf has impressed in his rookie season, posting a solid 2.58 GAA and .913 SV% in 36 games (20-12-4). The Flames enter Tuesday's contest as +129 road underdogs against a Flyers squad with points in five straight (4-0-1).
With Yegor Chinakhov (upper body) expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Pyyhtia will be the odd-man out as a healthy scratch. The 23-year-old Pyyhtia is averaging 12:06 time-on-ice and has seven points (4G / 3A) in 47 games this season.
The Blue Jackets have won four straight and will roll with Merzlikins between the pipes on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Merzlikins was terrific in his most recent outing, saving 43 of 46 shots (.935 SV%) in a 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings. The 30-year-old Merzlikins has a 2.96 GAA and .897 SV% in 40 games this season (22-14-4). The Blue Jackets enter Tuesday's contest as +141 road underdogs against a Lightning squad whose eight-game winning streak snapped last night in a 2-1 loss to the Florida Panthers.
The Red Wings have lost two straight and will switch to Lyon between the pipes on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Lyon struggled in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 28 shots (.857 SV%), but received ample goal support to secure a 5-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. The 32-year-old Lyon has a 2.74 GAA and .902 SV% in 23 appearances this season (11-6-1). The Red Wings enter the action on Tuesday as +173 home underdogs against a Hurricanes squad that has scored three or fewer goals in four of their last five games (2-3-0).
Mitchell made his season debut last week, playing two games with Boston, but has been reassigned to the Providence Bruins (AHL). The 26-year-old defenseman has 27 points (4G / 23A) in 46 games with Providence this season.
The Flyers will turn to Ersson between the pipes on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. Ersson struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 25 shots (.800 SV%) in a 5-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 25-year-old Ersson has a 2.82 GAA and .893 SV% in 34 games this season (18-10-4). The Flyers enter Tuesday's contest as -142 home favorites against a Flames squad that has only scored once in their last three games (0-2-1).
Chinakhov has not played since November 27th but appears ready to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Before his injury, the 23-year-old Chinakhov was averaging a career-high 17:01 time-on-ice, scoring 14 points (7G / 7A) in 21 games.
