Maroon is averaging 11:32 time-on-ice and has 11 points (2G / 9A) and 73 hits in 42 games this season. Philipp Kurashev will draw back into Chicago's lineup as Maroon's replacement.
Pat Maroon will not play on Monday against the Carolina Hurricanes due to a back injury, allowing Kurashev to re-enter the lineup. The 25-year-old Kurashev has only played once this month. The 25-year-old Kurashev is averaging 15:05 time-on-ice and has only five points (3G / 2A) in 31 games this season after scoring 54 (18G / 36A) in 75 in 2023-24.
Chicago will roll with Mrazek for a second consecutive game when they host the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday. Mrazek has been inconsistent lately but was solid in his most recent outing, saving 32 of 35 shots (.914 SV%) in a 5-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Czech netminder has a 3.24 GAA and .894 SV% in 27 games this season (9-16-1). The Blackhawks enter Monday's contest as sizeable +262 home underdogs against a Hurricanes squad with points in four of their last five (3-1-1).
Trent Frederic will not play on Monday against the San Jose Sharks due to an illness, allowing Wahlstrom to re-enter the lineup. Wahlstrom last played on January 11th. He has five points (3G / 2A) in 37 games this season.
Korpisalo has only played once in the last 10 games but will return to the crease on Monday against the San Jose Sharks. The 30-year-old Korpisalo has had an up-and-down 2024-25 campaign, posting a 2.86 GAA and .892 SV% in 14 appearances (7-4-2). He has allowed five or more goals in two straight (0-1-1). The Bruins enter Monday's contest as sizeable -218 home favorites against a Sharks squad outscored 8-1 during a two-game losing skid.
Frederic will not play on Monday against the San Jose Sharks due to an illness. The 26-year-old forward is averaging 14:10 time-on-ice and has 14 points (7G / 7A) in 47 games this season. Oliver Wahlstrom will draw into the lineup as Frederic's replacement.
In the front end of their third back-to-back set this month, Johansson will likely start between the pipes for the third time. Johansson was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 31 of 33 shots (.939 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. He has been serviceable in limited action, posting a 3.18 GAA and .903 SV% in 10 appearances (5-3-1). Tampa Bay enters Monday's contest as +110 road underdogs against a Toronto Maple Leafs club riding a two-game winning streak.
Daniil Tarasov between the pipes in Saturday's 1-0 shootout loss to the New York Rangers, but the Blue Jackets will return to Merzlikins on Monday against the New York Islanders. Merzlikins saved 18 of 19 shots (.947 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-1 win over the San Jose Sharks. He has a 3.05 GAA and .890 SV% in 29 games this season (16-10-3). The Blue Jackets enter Monday's contest as +142 road underdogs against an Islanders club they defeated 2-0 on October 30th.
Jankowski was limited to only 1:16 time-on-ice before exiting Saturday's 6-2 win over the Minnesota Wild due to an upper-body injury. The 30-year-old Jankowski is averaging 12:44 time-on-ice and has eight points (3G / 5A) in 37 games this season.
Chicago will roll with Mrazek for a second consecutive game when they host the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday. Mrazek has been inconsistent lately but was solid in his most recent outing, saving 32 of 35 shots (.914 SV%) in a 5-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Czech netminder has a 3.24 GAA and .894 SV% in 27 games this season (9-16-1). The Blackhawks enter Monday's contest as sizeable +262 home underdogs against a Hurricanes squad with points in four of their last five (3-1-1).
With Max Pacioretty battling an upper-body injury, Minten will re-enter Toronto's lineup on Monday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 20-year-old Minten is averaging 12:47 time-on-ice and has four points (2G / 2A) in 11 games this season.
Pacioretty has missed some time this season due to various injuries and will be sidelined again on Monday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 36-year-old Pacioretty has 12 points (5G / 7A) and 89 hits in 32 games this season. Fraser Minten will return to the lineup as Pacioretty's replacement.
Romanov returned from a three-game absence in Saturday's 4-1 win over the San Jose Sharks, but could return to the sidelines on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 25-year-old defenseman is averaging 21:49 time-on-ice, recording nine points (0G / 9A), 70 blocks, and 75 hits in 31 games this season.
Abols is a 29-year-old Latvian forward that has yet to play an NHL games. He spent most of the previous five seasons in the Swedish Hockey League but has 19 points (9G / 10A) in 34 games with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) this season.
Poehling exited Thursday's game against the New York Islanders and has not played since due to an upper-body injury. The 26-year-old Poehling is averaging 13:18 time-on-ice and has 15 points (4G / 11A) in 43 games this season.
With Justin Danforth (lower body) returning from a multi-week absence, Labanc will be a healthy scratch on Monday against the New York Islanders. The 29-year-old Labanc is averaging 10:29 time-on-ice and has 12 points (2G / 10A) in 33 games this season.
Danforth has not played since December 10th due to a lower-body injury but will make his return on Monday. The 31-year-old Danforth is averaging a career-high 15:20 time-on-ice and has eight points (3G / 5A) in 25 games this season. Kevin Labanc will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Danforth's return.
Granlund is battling a lower-body injury but will play against the Boston Bruins on Monday. The 32-year-old Granlund is averaging 21:01 time-on-ice and has 37 points (12G / 25A) in 46 games this season.
Simon Benoit will draw back into Toronto's lineup on Monday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, resulting in Myers being a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Myers is averaging 16:53 time-on-ice and has three points (0G / 3A), 26 blocks, and 48 hits in 19 games this season.
Philippe Myers will be a healthy scratch on Monday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, allowing Benoit to re-enter the lineup. The 26-year-old Benoit is averaging 16:45 time-on-ice, recording for points (0G / 4A), 64 blocks, and 120 hits in 43 games this season.
