Rust has not played the previous three games for the Penguins, dating back to before the break for the 4Nations Face-Off, but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. Rust has missed several stints this season due to injury but has been solid when healthy, scoring 42 points (20G / 22A) in 48 games.
The Penguins have lost three straight and will hope for a better result on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers, turning to Nedeljkovic between the pipes. Nedeljkovic struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 14 shots (.643 SV%) in an eventual 8-3 loss to the Washington Capitals. The 29-year-old netminder has a 3.06 GAA and .895 SV% through 28 appearances this season (12-10-5). The Penguins enter Tuesday's contest as +113 road underdogs against a Flyers squad that defeated them 3-2 on February 8th.
Kreider aggravated an upper-body injury in Saturday's 8-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres and did not play on Sunday but could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The 33-year-old Kreider is averaging 17:14 time-on-ice and has 21 points (17G / 4A) through 48 games this season.
Grzelcyk exited Sunday's 5-3 loss to the New York Rangers with only 5:00 time-on-ice after being hit by Matt Rempe, who was issued a two-minute penalty on the play. The 31-year-old Grzelcyk is averaging 20:02 time-on-ice and has 28 points (1G / 27A) in 59 games this season.
Chisholm will likely return to Minnesota's lineup on Tuesday when they host the Detroit Red Wings, his first action since before the break for the 4Nations Face-Off. The 25-year-old Chisholm is averaging 17:29 time-on-ice and has 11 points (2G / 9A) in 48 games this season.
Binnington had a heroic performance in the 4Nations Face-Off to help the Canadian team defeat the Americans and continued that strong play in his return to NHL action on Sunday, saving 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The 31-year-old netminder will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. He has a 2.84 GAA and .898 SV% through 40 games this season (16-19-4). The Blues enter Tuesday's contest as -142 home favorites against a Kraken squad coming off a 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Hurricanes are coming off a 6-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs and will likely switch to Andersen between the pipes on Tuesday for his first action since before the break for the 4Nations Face-Off. The 35-year-old Andersen has a 2.12 GAA and .914 SV% in nine games this season (6-3-0). The Hurricanes enter the action on Tuesday as sizeable -212 road favorites against a Canadiens squad coming off a 5-2 win over the Ottawa Senators.
The Penguins have lost three straight and will hope for a better result on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers, likely turning to Nedeljkovic between the pipes. Nedeljkovic struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 14 shots (.643 SV%) in an eventual 8-3 loss to the Washington Capitals. The 29-year-old netminder has a 3.06 GAA and .895 SV% through 28 appearances this season (12-10-5). The Penguins enter Tuesday's contest as +113 road underdogs against a Flyers squad that defeated them 3-2 on February 8th.
Tkachuk was injured playing for the American team at the 4Nations Face-Off but could return to the Senators' lineup on Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 25-year-old Tkachuk is averaging 18:37 time-on-ice, recording 44 points (21G / 23A), 101 penalty minutes, and 188 hits through 56 games this season.
Stolarz was solid in his return to action after the break for the 4Nations Face-Off, saving 31 of 34 shots (.912 SV%) in a 6-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, and will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. The 31-year-old Stolarz has been solid this season, posting an impressive 2.13 GAA and .928 SV% in 19 contests (11-5-2). The Maple Leafs enter Tuesday's contest as -156 road favorites against a Bruins club amid a three-game losing skid (0-2-1).
Shesterkin had a forgettable performance on Saturday, a common trend for him in the 2024-25 campaign, allowing five goals on 16 shots (.688 SV%) in an eventual 8-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, but followed that up with a strong outing on Sunday, saving 36 of 39 (.923 SV%) in a 5-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 29-year-old Shesterkin will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the New York Islanders, looking to improve his 2.98 GAA and .903 SV% through 41 games this season (19-20-2). He has an ugly 4.32 GAA and .842 SV% in his last seven games (2-5-0). The Rangers enter the action on Tuesday as -114 home favorites against the Islanders, losers of three straight.
Binnington had a heroic performance in the 4Nations Face-Off to help the Canadian team defeat the Americans and continued that strong play in his return to NHL action on Sunday, saving 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The 31-year-old netminder will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. He has a 2.84 GAA and .898 SV% through 40 games this season (16-19-4). The Blues enter Tuesday's contest as -142 home favorites against a Kraken squad coming off a 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Copp suffered the injury in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild and will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery. The 30-year-old Copp was averaging 14:42 time-on-ice, recording 23 points (10G / 13A) in 56 games this season.
Jankowski was limited to only 5:47 time-on-ice in Nashville's most recent game and will not play on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers due to an undisclosed injury. Kieffer Bellows will draw into the lineup as his replacement.
Mark Jankowski is battling an undisclosed injury and will not play on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers, opening a roster spot for Bellows to enter the lineup for his team debut. The 26-yeaer-old Bellows has spent the entirety of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL, tallying 29 points (14G / 15A) in 41 games with the Milwaukee Admirals.
Saros was excellent in his return from the 4Nations Face-Off, saving 31 of 32 shots (.969 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche, and he will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers. The 29-year-old Saros has a 2.90 GAA and .900 SV% through 42 games this season. The Predators enter Tuesday's contest as +138 home underdogs against a Panthers squad coming off a 2-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken.
Beck has not played since before the break for the 4Nations Face-Off but he will return to Montreal's lineup on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 21-year-old Beck is averaging 9:45 time-on-ice and has yet to record a point through six games this season.
Logan Stankoven will draw back into the Stars' lineup on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, resulting in Back being a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Beck has impressed from a fourth-line role in his first NHL season, averaging 11:47 time-on-ice and scoring 13 points (3G / 10A) in 52 games.
With Lian Bichsel (concussion) sidelined, Smith will re-enter the Stars' lineup on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 36-year-old Smith is averaging 12:44 time-on-ice and has four points (0G / 4A) through 24 games this season.
Oskar Back will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Stankoven to re-enter the lineup. After a tremendous start to his rookie season, tallying 14 points (4G / 10A) in his five 15 games, Stankoven only has 11 points (3G / 8A) in his last 39 outings.
