Walman signed a seven-year contract worth $7 million AAV at the beginning of October but has not played a game yet in the 2025-26 season. He will make his debut on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators. The 29-year-old Walman had a goal, eight points and a +5 plus/minus in 15 games with the Oilers last season after being acquired at the Trade Deadline from San Jose.
The Hurricanes (5-0-0) will look to continue as the only undefeated team in the 2025-26 season, turning to Andersen between the pipes on Monday against the Vegas Golden Knights (4-0-2), who have yet to lose in regulation. The 36-year-old Andersen is coming off his best performance of the season, saving 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks. He has a 2.27 GAA and .899 SV% through three games (3-0-0). The Hurricanes enter Monday's contest as slight -100 road underdogs against the Golden Knights.
With Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) out of the lineup on Monday against the Vegas Golden Knights, Legault will draw in for his NHL debut. The 22-year-old Legault played 63 games in his first professional season with the Chicago Wolves (AHL) in 2024-25, scoring 14 points (3G / 11A).
Gostisbehere was limited to only 4:06 time-on-ice in Carolina's most recent outing, exiting the contest with a lower-body injury. The 32-year-old defenseman will not play on Monday against the Vegas Golden Knights, but he is not expect to miss significant time. He is off to a tremendous start in the 2025-26 season, scoring seven points (1G / 6A) in five games.
Stone was limited to only 13:12 time-on-ice in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Calgary Flames, exiting the contest due to a wrist injury. The 33-year-old Stone scored four points (2G / 2A) before departing the game, and has 13 points (2G / 11A) in six contests this season. He will be out week-to-week, beginning with Monday's contest against the Carolina Hurricanes.
The Golden Knights are riding a three-game winning streak and will turn to Hill between the pipes on Monday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Hill has been serviceable in four appearance (1-0-2), but the Golden Knights hope he can elevate his game to another level, returning nearer to his career 2.62 GAA and .909 SV%. The Golden Knights enter Monday's contest as slight -110 home favorites against the undefeated Hurricanes (5-0-0).
Kaliyev was recalled last week after and was immediately inserted into an opportunistic role, including some powerplay exposure, but will return to the Belleville Senators (AHL). The 24-year-old Kaliyev scored one point (0G / 1A) in two games with Ottawa.
With Mark Stone (wrist) sidelined week-to-week, Reinhardt will draw back into the Golden Knights' lineup. The 25-year-old Reinhardt is averaging 9:32 time-on-ice and has one point (1G / 0A) in two games this season.
Scott Wedgewood has started Colorado's first six games of the 2025-26 season, but Blackwood appears to be nearing a return from a lower-body injury after being sent to the Colorado Eagles (AHL) on a conditioning loan at the beginning of last week. Wedgewood has played well to start the season, but the team will be eager to have the services of Blackwood back in their lineup after posting a 22-12-3 record last season, alongside a 2.33 GAA and .913 SV% last season after being acquired from San Jose.
After allowing five goals on 32 shots (.865 SV%) in Winnipeg's season-opening 5-4 loss to the Dallas Stars, Hellebuyck has returned to form in three games since, allowing two or fewer goals in three straight (3-0-0), posting an impressive .938 SV%. The 32-year-old Hellebuyck, the two-time reigning Vezina trophy winner, returns to the crease on Monday against the Calgary Flames. The Jets enter Monday's contest as -144 road favorites.
Boeser did not play in Vancouver's 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Sunday, tending to a personal matter, but could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 28-year-old Boeser has three points (3G / 0A) and 10 shots through five games this season.
Blueger scored a goal in Vancouver's 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Sunday, but also suffered an undisclosed injury and is unlikely to play on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 31-year-old Blueger had 26 points (8G / 18A) in 82 games last season.
Lambert was the 30th-overall pick of the Jets in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old has only played six career games in the NHL. Parker Ford will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Lambert's debut.
Brad Lambert will make his season debut on Monday against the Calgary Flames, sending Ford to the press box as a healthy scratch. Ford is averaging 11:17 time-on-ice and has zero points through two games this season.
Lundkvist left Thursday's game vs. the Canucks with a lower-body injury and did not return. He has not practiced since and will be sidelined week-to-week recovering from a lower-body injury. The 25-year-old defenseman was off to a strong 2025-26, scoring three points (1G / 2A) in four games.
Mikkola exited Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Buffalo Sabres early after only 6:53 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. He was back at practice on Monday and will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. The 29-year-old defenseman has zero points, eight blocks, and five hits in seven games this season.
Hague was acquired from Vegas in the offseason and then signed to a four-year, $22 million contract by the Predators, but suffered an upper-body injury earlier in the preseason. Hague was originally paired with Roman Josi to start training camp but it's unclear if he will return there when he makes his season debut. The 26-year-old is entering his seventh NHL season after putting up five goals, 12 points and 40 PIMs in 68 games played last season.
Sundqvist suffered a lower-body injury at practice days before the season opened and has been sidelined since. The 31-year-old Sundqvist has 164 points (62G / 102A) in 493 career games. He hopes to make his season debut on Tuesday against the Los Angels Kings.
The Sharks (0-3-2) continue their search for their first win of the season and hope Askarov can deliver when he tends the twine on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The high pedigree 23-year-old goalie has struggled early in the 2025-26 season, posting a 6.47 GAA and .833 SV% in two games (0-1-1). The Sharks enter Tuesday's contest as +180 road underdogs against an Islanders team riding a two-game winning streak.
Lindgren exited Saturday's 4-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in the third period after playing 17:17 time-on-ice. The 27-year-old defenseman is averaging 19:24 time-on-ice, recording one point (0G / 1A) and 14 blocks in five games this season.
