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Klapka will draw back into the Flames' lineup on Tuesday in Vancouver.

Walker Duehr will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Klapka to re-enter the lineup. Klapka has played four games with the Flames this season but has spent most of the 2023-24 campaign with the Calgary Wranglers (AHL), scoring 45 points (21G / 24A) in 64 games.

Adam Klapka
Markstrom will start on Tuesday in Vancouver.

The Flames play their penultimate game of the season on Tuesday and will turn to Markstrom between the pipes. Markstrom has struggled lately, allowing three or more goals in nine of his last 10 games (3-7-0). He allowed three goals on 29 shots (.897 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. The Flames enter action on Tuesday as +181 road underdogs against the Vancouver Canucks.

Jacob Markstrom
Thompson will start on Tuesday vs. Chicago.

The Golden Knights will turn to Thompson in their second-last game of the season on Tuesday night. Thompson has allowed three or more goals in three of the last four but was solid in his last outing, saving 25 of 27 shots (.926 SV%) in a 7-2 win over the Minnesota Wild. The Golden Knights enter Tuesday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks as -403 home favourites.

Logan Thompson
Mrazek is in the starter's crease at Chicago's morning skate.

The Blackhawks will likely go with Mrazek between the pipes in their penultimate game of the season. Mrazek has allowed three or fewer goals in six straight (2-4-0) but was unvictorious in his last outing, allowing three goals on 33 shots (.909 SV%) in a 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Blackhawks enter action as significant +339 road underdogs.

Petr Mrazek
Martin will start on Tuesday in Columbus.

The Hurricanes will turn to Spencer Martin in their final game of the season on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Martin has not played since February 29th, coinciding with Frederik Andersen's return from injury, but was solid when called upon before that. The 28-year-old Martin has a 1.97 GAA and .922 SV% in five games with the Hurricanes (4-0-1). The Hurricanes enter action as -228 road favourites.

Spencer Martin
Dadonov (lower body) will be a game-time decision on Wednesday vs. St. Louis.

Dadonov has not played since February 10th due to a lower-body fracture and could return to the lineup in the Stars' final game of the season. Dadonov had three points (2G / 1A) in his last five games before his injury and has 23 points (12G / 11A) in 50 games this season.

Evgenii Dadonov
Svechnikov will not dress for Carolina's final game of the season on Tuesday vs. Columbus.

The Hurricanes play their final game of the season on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets and have opted to rest a variety of their lineup regulars. Svechnikov has had a season frustrated by a myriad of injuries but ends the 2023-24 campaign with 52 points (19G / 33A) in 59 games.

Andrei Svechnikov
Staal will not dress for Carolina's final game of the season on Tuesday.

The Hurricanes play their final game of the season on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets and have opted to rest a variety of their lineup regulars. The veteran Staal will receive some extra rest before the playoffs, capping a season where he scored 30 points (10G / 20A) in 80 games.

Jordan Staal
Slavin will not dress for Carolina's final game of the season on Tuesday.

The Hurricanes play their final game of the season on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets and have opted to rest a variety of their lineup regulars. Slavin ends the 2023-24 campaign with 37 points (6G / 31A), 151 shots, and 121 blocks in 81 games.

Jaccob Slavin
Pesce will not dress on Tuesday vs. Columbus for Carolina's final game of the regular season.

The Hurricanes play their final game of the season on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets and have opted to rest a variety of their lineup regulars. Pesce ends the 2023-24 campaign with 13 points (3G / 10A), 108 shots, and 113 blocks in 70 games.

Brett Pesce
Jarvis will not dress for Carolina's final game of the season on Tuesday.

The Hurricanes play their final game of the season on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets and have opted to rest a variety of their lineup regulars. Jarvis ends the 2023-24 campaign with a career-high 67 points (33G / 34A) in 81 games.

Seth Jarvis
Andersen will not dress for Carolina's final game of the season on Tuesday.

The Hurricanes play their final game of the season on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets and have opted to rest a variety of their lineup regulars. Andersen will not dress on Tuesday, leaving the crease to Spencer Martin. The 34-year-old Andersen ends the 2023-24 campaign with a stellar 1.84 GAA and .932 SV% in 16 games (13-2-0).

Frederik Andersen
Guentzel will rest for Carolina's final game of the season on Tuesday vs. Columbus.

The Hurricanes play their final game of the season on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets and have opted to rest a variety of their lineup regulars. Guentzel ends the 2023-24 campaign with 77 points (30G / 47A) in 67 games. The 29-year-old forward has been terrific since joining the Hurricanes at the trade deadline, including scoring 13 points in his last eight games.

Jake Guentzel
Aho will not dress for Carolina's final game of the season on Tuesday vs. Columbus.

The Hurricanes play their final game of the season on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets and have opted to rest a variety of their lineup regulars. Aho ends the 2023-24 campaign with a career-high 89 points (36G / 53A) in 78 games.

Sebastian Aho

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