Kassian had one goal and one assist in six games with the Oilers before the All-Star break. He went down for the break and has now collected three points (2G / 1A) in seven games with Bakersfield.
Johansson suffered an upper-body injury in last Wednesday’s loss to the Flyers. He missed Mnoday’s practice and is not expected to be in the lineup on Tuesday. With Johansson listed as doubtful, the Capitals have recalled Zach Sill from Hershey (AHL).
Grubauer stopped all 11 shots that he faced after replacing Braden Holtby in the Capitals loss to the Ranges on January 17th. Grubauer has not played a tonne this season, but has been great when call upon. Grubauer enters play at 5-3-1 with a 2.12 GAA and .925 SV% in eight starts and three relief appearances. He has gone 1-1-0 with a 1.99 GAA and .923 SV% in two games vs. the Panthers this season.
Montoya allowed four goals on 24 shots in the Panthers loss to the Oilers on January 18th. With Roberto Luongo playing in the All-Star game, the Panthers will give him Tuesday night off in Washington. Montoya has lost two in a row while allowing six goals on 45 shots (.867 SV%), but has gone 1-0-1 with a 1.45 GAA and .938 SV% vs. the Capitals this season.
Reimer allowed five goals on 27 shots in the Maple Leafs loss in Florida last Tuesday. Reimer went 1-4-2 with a 2.42 GAA and .923 SV% in seven starts in January and will have a tough time finding the win column in Boston on Tuesday—the Bruins come in having won five of their last seven.
Mrazek turned aside 27 of 29 shots in the Red Wings 4-2 win over the Islanders last Monday. Mrazek was excellent in January, going 7-1-1 with a 1.32 GAA, .952 SV% and two shutouts. Mrazek has vaulted himself into the Vezina Trophy conversation, ranking second in the NHL in SV% (.932), third in GAA (2.03), 10th in shutouts (3) and 13th in wins (18). He is a must-start despite drawing a tough matchup vs. the Lightning.
After resting over the All-Star break, Allen was still not ready to practice on Monday. With Allen still out, the Blues recalled Phoenix Copley from Chicago (AHL) to backup Brain Elliott on Tuesday.
Sheary registered three points (2G / 1A) in 16 games with the Penguins this season and is tied for the team lead with 36 points (7G / 29A) in 30 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. He is expected to play on Tuesday vs. the Senators.
Wilson has just one assist in five games with the Penguins this season, but is tied for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton lead in points with 36 (22G / 14A) in 34 games. He is expected to play on the Penguins fourth line on Tuesday.
Kunitz has missed the last three games with a lower-body injury, but he was on the ice for Monday’s practice and will be a game-time decision on Tuesday. Monitor Kunitz’s status during the morning skate, but we likely won’t know his official status until closer to game-time.
Couturier has missed the last four games with a lower-body injury, but is expected to play on Tuesday. Prior to getting injury, Couturier collected six goals and eight assists (14 points) in his previous 14 games. His return will provide a nice offensive boost to the Flyers’ top-6.
McCormick has two goals and two assists in 18 games with the Senators this season and after playing with Binghamton during the All-Star break, McCormick is set to centre Ottawa’s fourth line on Tuesday.
Dziurzynski had three assists in 12 games with Senators earlier in the season and has 18 points (7G / 11A) in 31 games with Binghamton. He is expected to be back in the Sens’ lineup on Tuesday.
Nash has missed the last two games with a bone bruise and his recovery is taking longer than expected. He missed Monday’s practice, which is not a good sign that he will be available for Tuesday’s game. Monitor his status during tomorrow’s game-day skate, but things don’t look positive.
Mayfield has been recalled because the Islanders are not sure if Johnny Boychuk will return to the lineup on Tuesday. Mayfield has no points in two games with the Isles and has just six points (3G / 3A) in 38 games with Bridgeport.
After missing three months with a lower-body injury, Berube went to Bridgeport on a conditioning stint, where he went 4-1-0 with a 1.25 GAA and .960 SV%. He had to be recalled because his conditioning stint was up, so he will likely be traded or put on waivers because the Islanders already have Jaroslav Halak and Thomas Greiss.
Helgeson did not have a point in two games with the Devils last week and has been recalled after spending the All-Star break with Albany. In 33 AHL games, he has seven points (2G / 5A).
Blandisi skated on the Devils top line on Monday and is expected to be there in Tuesday’s game with Mike Cammalleri back on IR. Blandisi has one goal and five assists in 11 games with the Devils and 21 points (7G / 14A) in 24 AHL games.
Boucher, 22, has two goals and one assist in eight games with the Devils this season. In his time with Albany, he is third in the team with 29 points (17G / 12A) in 32 contests.
After playing just four games, Cammalleri finds himself on IR with a mysterious upper-body injury. With Cammalleri back out the Devils have recalled Joseph Blandisi from Albany (AHL). There is no word how long the veteran winger will be sidelined.
