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Petrovic has been recalled from Texas (AHL).

With Matt Dumba (upper body) being placed on Injured Reserve, Dallas has recalled Petrovic from Texas (AHL). The 32-year-old Petrovic played two games with Dallas this season but has predominantly been an AHL player, scoring 13 points (4G / 9A) in 21 games with the Texas Stars.

Alex Petrovic
Greaves has been loaned to Cleveland (AHL).

Despite failing to record a victory, Greaves was serviceable for the Blue Jackets, posting a 3.30 GAA and .895 SV% while playing three of the last four games (0-1-2). The 23-year-old Greaves served as a backup with Columbus earlier this season but has predominantly been in the AHL, recording a 3.21 GAA and .902 SV% in 15 games with the Cleveland Monsters (AHL).

Jet Greaves
Kasper will draw back into Detroit's lineup vs. Philadelphia on Wednesday.

Jonatan Berggren will be a healthy scratch on Wednesdays against the Philadelphia Flyers, allowing Kasper to re-enter the lineup. The 20-year-old Kasper was the eighth-overall pick of the Red Wings in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft and continues adjusting to the NHL level. He has seven points (2G / 5A) in 25 games this season.

Marco Kasper
Lyon (lower-body) will return and start vs. Philadelphia on Wednesday.

Lyon has been sidelined since suffering a lower-body injury at practice on November 27th but will return to the crease on Wednesday for the Red Wings. The 32-year-old Lyon has a 2.74 GAA and .911 SV% in nine appearances (4-4-0) this season. The Red Wings enter Wednesday's contest as slight -108 home favorites against a Philadelphia Flyers club that has lost five of their last six games (2-3-1)

Alex Lyon
Ersson will start in Detroit on Wednesday.

Ersson allowed three goals on 22 shots (.864 SV%) in the Flyers' previous contest, a 4-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild, but will return to the crease for the fourth time in the last five games. The 25-year-old Ersson has had an up-and-down 2024-25 campaign, posting a 2.87 GAA and .891 SV% in 14 appearances (6-4-2). The Flyers enter Wednesday's contest as slight -102 road underdogs against a Detroit Red Wings club coming off an impressive 4-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Samuel Ersson
Woll will start in Dallas on Wednesday.

With Anthony Stolarz (lower body) expected to miss several weeks, the Maple Leafs crease will belong with Woll. The 26-year-old Woll boasts a terrific 2.24 GAA and .918 SV% in 12 games this season (8-4-0). In his young career, Woll has only faced the Stars once but was excellent in that outing last season, recording a victory and saving 31 of 32 shots (.969 SV%). The Maple Leafs enter Wednesday's contest as +121 road underdogs against a Stars club riding a two-game winning streak.

Joseph Woll
Oettinger will start vs. Toronto on Wednesday.

The Stars have won consecutive games and will roll with Oettinger between the pipes for a seventh straight contest. The 26-year-old Oettinger has been solid all season, posting a 2.32 GAA and .913 SV% in 23 games (16-7-0). He has saved 40 of 42 shots faced (.952 SV%) over his last two games (2-0-0). Dallas enters Wednesday's contest as -134 home favorites against a Toronto Maple Leafs club 3-3-0 in their previous six games.

Jake Oettinger
Hellebuyck will start in San Jose on Tuesday.

Hellebuyck was solid in his previous outing, saving 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens, and will return to the crease on Tuesday for a fourth consecutive game. The 31-year-old Hellebuyck is a favorite to repeat as the Vezina Trophy winner, boasting an impressive 2.11 GAA and .926 SV% in 25 games this season (19-5-1). The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable -223 road favorites against a San Jose Sharks club that has lost four of their last five (1-4-0).

Connor Hellebuyck
Ullmark will start in Seattle on Tuesday.

The Senators are suddenly amongst the hottest teams in the NHL, winning five of their last six, in part to strong play from Ullmark, who will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. The 31-year-old Ullmark has a 2.52 GAA and .910 SV% in 20 appearances this season (10-7-2) and has been outstanding lately, allowing three or fewer goals in seven straight (6-0-1) while posting an excellent .950 SV%. The Senators enter Tuesday's contest as -125 road favorites against a Kraken club coming off a 5-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Linus Ullmark
Daccord will start against the Senators on Tuesday.

Seattle will turn to Daccord between the pipes for only the second time in their last six games. The 28-year-old Daccord has been tremendous this season, giving Seattle a chance to win on most nights, posting a stellar 2.42 GAA and .916 SV% in 20 games (12-6-2). Seattle is coming off a 5-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning and enters Tuesday's contest as +113 home underdogs against a red-hot Ottawa Senators club with a 7-2-1 record in their last 10.

Joey Daccord
Hall (undisclosed) is on the ice for warmups and will play against the Capitals on Tuesday.

Hall played a season-low 11:21 in Sunday's 5-3 win over the New York Islanders and is battling an undisclosed injury that caused him to miss the morning skate on Tuesday. The 2017-18 Hart Trophy winner only has 14 points (7G / 7A) in 30 games this season but has been more productive lately, scoring eight points (5G / 3A) in his last 10 games.

Taylor Hall
Mangiapane (illness) will play in Chicago on Tuesday.

Mangiapane will immediately return to the Capitals lineup after being a late scratch for Monday's game in Dallas. He will reclaim his spot with Jakub Vrana and Lars Eller on Washington's third line and should also feature on the team's second power-play unit. Hendrix Lapierre will sit in his place.

Andrew Mangiapane
Soderblom will start against the Capitals on Tuesday.

Soderblom was solid in his previous outing, saving 30 of 33 shots (.909 SV%) in a 5-3 win over the New York Islanders, and will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. The 25-year-old Soderblom has a 2.76 GAA and .909 SV% in 11 games this season (3-7-1). The Blackhawks enter Tuesday's contest as +172 home underdogs against a Capitals club coming off a 3-1 loss to the Dallas Stars last night.

Arvid Soderblom
Thompson will start in Chicago on Tuesday.

Thompson will make his 16th start of the season when the Capitals travel to Chicago to take on the Blackhawks on Tuesday. Thompson collected yet another victory his last time out, allowing two goals on 21 shots in a 4-2 win over the Sabres. He owns a .913 SV% on the season to go along with a remarkable 12-1-2 record. He's got a great chance of staying in the win column on Tuesday as the Capitals enter action at -190 on the money line.

Logan Thompson
Saros will start against the Rangers on Tuesday.

Saros will make his league leading 26th start of the season when the Predators host the Rangers on Tuesday. Nashville's franchise netminder is winless in his last eight starts, posting a lowly .885 SV% across that stretch. Saros still boasts a respectable .908 SV% on the season but a lack of goal support has left him with a disappointing 6-14-5 record. That being said, he's got a good chance of finally getting back in the win column on Tuesday as the Predators enter action at -150 on the money line.

Juuse Saros
Horvat (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play in Carolina on Tuesday.

Horvat did not play on Sunday but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 29-year-old Horvat is averaging 20:13 time-on-ice, scoring 22 points (8G / 14A) in 31 games this season.

Bo Horvat

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