NHL Hockey Player News

The low-scoring Kings have erupted for 16 goals in their last four games (2-2-0), but unfortunately for them, the typically stingy Kuemper has been leaky between the pipes. The 35-year-old Kuemper has allowed eight goals on 51 combined shots (.843 SV%) in his last two games (1-1-0). He has a 2.33 GAA and .911 SV% in 25 games this season (11-7-6). The Kings enter Monday's contest as +106 home underdogs against the Minnesota Wild, who defeated them 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday.

Hunter Brzustewicz will be a healthy scratch on Monday against the Seattle Kraken, allowing Pachal to re-enter the lineup. The 26-year-old Pachal is averaging 13:24 time-on-ice and has three assists in 21 games this season.

With John Beecher serving a one-game suspension, Kirkland will re-enter Calgary's lineup on Monday against the Seattle Kraken. The 29-year-old Kirkland has only played once in the last two months. He has one assist in 10 games.

Brayden Pachal will draw back into Calgary's lineup on Monday against the Seattle Kraken, resulting in Brzustewicz being a healthy scratch. The 21-year-old Brzustewicz is aveaging 13:12 time-on-ice and has zero points through 10 games this season.

Michkov did not practice on Monday due to a lower-body injury and it's unclear what his status will be on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. After a 63 point rookie season, Michkov has faced some adversity in his sophomore season, with only 23 points (9G / 14A) in 40 games. That said, he has played better lately, with seven points (1G / 6A) in his last 10 games.

Zucker has not played in four weeks, but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 33-year-old Zucker was having an excellent season before his injury, with 18 points (9G / 9A) in 21 games.

Kesselring has not played the last two games due to a lower-body injury, but he should return to practice before the end of the week. The 25-year-old defenseman is averaging 15:14 time-on-ice and has zero points in 16 games.

Lyon has been excellent for the Sabres lately, but he has missed two straight due to a lower-body injury and remains day-to-day. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has seen all of the action between the pipes during Lyon's absence.

Giles has one assist in three games with the Sharks this season, but has spent most of the season in the AHL. The 26-year-old Giles has nine points (5G / 4A) in 28 games this season.

Klingberg has been effective when in the lineup this season, but is battling a lower-body injury and will miss at least two more games. He has already missed 10 games this season. The 33-year-old Klingberg is averaging 21:37 time-on-ice and has 16 points (9G / 7A) in 31 games.

The Flames are coming off a 4-3 loss to the Nashville Predators, where Wolf allowed four goals on 36 shots (.889 SV%), and he will return to the crease on Monday against the Seattle Kraken. The 24-year-old Wolf has a 2.86 GAA and .900 SV% in 32 games this season (14-15-2). The Flames enter the action on Monday as -141 home favorites against a rolling Seattle Kraken team that has points in seven straight games (6-0-1).

McCabe suffered an undisclosed injury in the third period of Saturday's 4-3 loss to the New York Islanders and did not return to the game. The 32-year-old McCabe is averaging 22:01 time-on-ice and has 16 points (3G / 3A) in 41 games this season. The Maple Leafs recalled Marshall Rifai from the Toronto Marlies (AHL) in a corresponding move.

John Leonard will draw back into Detroit's lineup on Monday against the Ottawa Senators, making Danielson a healthy scratch. The 21-year-old Danielson is in his first NHL season and has seven points (2G / 5A) in 28 games.

Leonard did not play the previous three games for the Red Wings, but he will return to the lineup on Monday against the Ottawa Senators. The 27-year-old Leonard has four points (2G / 2A) in seven games this season. Nate Danielson will be a healthy scratch to accommodate the lineup change.

Gibson played well on Saturday, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%), but did not receive enough goal support in the 4-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 32-year-old Gibson has been solid for the Red Wings over the last month, posting a 2.25 GAA and .926 SV% in 11 games (9-2-0). The Red Wings enter Monday's contest as +138 road underdogs against an Ottawa Senators team on a two-game winning streak.

Lukas Dostal has struggled lately, and the Ducks will hope for a better result with Petr Mrazek tending the twine on Monday against the Washington Capitals. Unfortunately for the Ducks, Mrazek's play has not been encouraging this season. The 33-year-old Mrazek has an ugly 3.78 GAA and .865 SV% in nine appearances this season (3-4-0), and he has been even worse lately, posting a .789 SV% in his last three appearances (0-3-0). The Ducks enter Monday's contest as +122 road underdogs against a Capitals team that has lost three of their last four (1-2-1).

Vejmelka struggled in his most recent game, allowing four goals on 30 shots (.867 SV%) in a 4-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils, and hopes to rebound on Monday against the New York Rangers. The 29-year-old Czech goalie has a 2.72 GAA and .894 SV% in 31 games this season (17-11-2). The Mammoth enters Monday's contest as slight -108 road favorites against a Rangers team that has been abysmal on home ice this season (5-10-3).

Stromgren was drafted in the second round, 45th overall, by the Flames in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 22-year-old Swedish forward has yet to play an NHL game and has 29 points (6G / 23A) in 33 games with the Calgary Wranglers (AHL) this season.

Sorokin has not played since December 19th, tending to a lower-body injury, but he will return to the crease on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. The 30-year-old Sorokin has a 2.55 GAA and .910 SV% in 24 games this season (12-10-2) and has been terrific since the end of October, posting a 2.14 GAA and .927 SV% in 17 games (10-6-1).

Jones did not play in Florida's most recent game due to an upper-body injury and is out week-to-week. The 31-year-old Jones was having a solid season before his injury, averaging 23:29 time-on-ice and scoring 24 points (6G / 18A) in 40 games. Aaron Ekblad has been productive from Florida's blueline lately and should continue seeing offensive success as he will claim a larger role during Jones' absence.