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Wolf was excellent in relief of Devin Cooley in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the New York Islanders, saving all 17 shots he faced. That said, the 24-year-old Wolf has struggled lately, allowing four goals in each of his last four starts (2-2-0), posting an ugly 4.66 GAA and .850 SV%. The Flames enter Monday's contest as +160 road underdogs against an offensively challenged, injury-ridden Detroit Red Wings team that has failed to score more than three goals in six consecutive games (1-3-2).

The Stars are likely resting Jake Oettinger for a divisional clash against the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday and, as such, will turn to DeSmith on Monday against the Utah Mammoth. The 34-year-old DeSmith has won four straight outings, posting an impressive 1.81 GAA and .904 SV%. DeSmith saved 12 of 14 shots in a 3-2 win over Utah earlier this season. The Stars enter Monday's contest as -157 home favourites against a Mammoth team on a four-game losing streak (0-2-2).

The Kings are well within reach of a playoff spot, but they have failed to string together consistent play and will need Kuemper to be a steadying force down the stretch. Despite struggling straight out of the Olympic break, posting an ugly 4.54 GAA and .849 SV% in three games (1-2-0), the 35-year-old Kuemper has performed much better in his last two outings (1-0-1), posting a 2.00 GAA and .913 SV%. The Kings enter Monday's contest as slight -111 road favourites against a surging New York Rangers team that is riding a four-game winning streak.

Boisvert was drafted 18th overall by Chicago in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and has since signed a three-year, entry-level contract. The 19-year-old forward had a successful 2025-26 campaign at the collegiate level, scoring 17 points (3G / 14A) in 26 games with Boston University.

Markstrom has been relied upon heavily since returning from the Olympic break, but he had his first night off in New Jersey's previous game, a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Kings. The 36-year-old Markstrom returns to the crease on Monday, looking to snap a two-game losing streak. Makrstrom has struggled this season, but has a serviceable 2.56 GAA and .905 SV% in his last nine games (5-4-0), for arguably his best stretch of the season. The Devils enter Monday's contest as -118 home favourites against a Boston Bruins team that has earned points in four of its last five games (3-1-1).

Although not officially eliminated from playoff contention, the Rangers sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference and are playing their best hockey of the season. The 36-year-old Shesterkin has spearheaded the team's recent efforts, including a dazzling 46-save performance (.958 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-2 win over the powerhouse Minnesota Wild. Shesterkin has a 2.67 GAA and .917 SV% in seven games (5-0-2) since returning from the Olympic break. The Rangers enter Monday's contest as slight +101 home underdogs against a Los Angeles Kings team that has lost three of its last five (2-2-1), but continues to desperately battle for a playoff spot.

Dach exited Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks after only 1:13 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury and did not return. The 25-year-old forward has battled a myriad of injuries in his young career, so any time he is unable to play is always extra concerning. Dach has 14 points (8G / 6A) in 32 games this season. An update should be provided before Montreal returns to action on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins.

Gibson had a light night in Detroit's previous outing, but came up short, allowing three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%), in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars. The 32-year-old Gibson, deterred by significant team injuries, has not been on the losing side of most games lately, losing four of his last five (1-3-1) while posting a 2.58 GAA and .902 SV%. The Red Wings, desperately battling to stay in a playoff spot, enter Monday's contest as -178 home favourites against a Calgary Flames team that has lost three of its last four games (1-3-0).

Draisaitl lasted only six shifts in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Nashville Predators, exiting the game after only 3:12 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. The team has yet to give insight into the severity of Draisaitl's ailment, but they should provide a more concrete update before returning to action on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks. Despite exiting the game early, Draisaitl managed to score a goal, giving him an absurd 11 points (2G / 9A) in his last four games.