With Kaapo Kahkonen battling a lower-body injury, the Devils have an easy decision to turn to Allen between the pipes. Allen has been solid since joining the Devils, posting a 2.73 GAA and .913 SV% in 10 games (5-4-1), including saving 29 of 30 (.967 SV%) in relief of an injured Kahkonen on Sunday, a 3-2 shootout loss to the Nashville Predators. The Devils enter action on Tuesday as +103 home underdogs against the Toronto Maple Leafs
The Flames have lost three straight and will turn to Wolf to tend the twine in a matchup against the Sharks in his hometown of San Jose. Wolf has lost four straight, allowing four goals in three of four (0-4-0), but was solid in his most recent outing, saving 40 of 44 shots (.909 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. The Flames enter action as -215 road favourites.
Larsson did not play in Seattle's last game for personal reasons but will be back in the lineup on Tuesday. The 31-year-old Larsson has 18 points (4G / 14A), 119 shots, 149 hits, and 143 blocks in 75 games this season.
The Sharks have lost three of their last four (1-3-0) and will turn to Blackwood for the second straight game on Tuesday night against the Calgary Flames. Blackwood has lost three straight, with his worst performance coming in his most recent outing where he allowed four goals on 27 shots (.852 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Arizona Coyotes. The Sharks enter action as +191 home underdogs.
The Flames have lost three straight and will turn to Wolf to tend the twine in a matchup against the Sharks in his hometown of San Jose. Wolf has lost four straight, allowing four goals in three of four (0-4-0), but was solid in his most recent outing, saving 40 of 44 shots (.909 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. The Flames enter action as -215 road favourites.
Kostin did not play on Sunday due to an illness but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. The 24-year-old Kotin has 13 points (8G / 5A) in 47 games this season.
Zuccarello's status for Tuesday's game against the Colorado Avalanche is up in the air after leaving practice early. The 36-year-old Zuccarello has 60 points (11G / 49A) in 67 games this season.
Bellemare played for the first time in seven games in Seattle's most recent outing but will return to being a healthy scratch on Tuesday. The 39-year-old Bellemare has six points (4G / 2A) in 37 games this season.
Minnesota has not started Gustavsson in the last two games but will turn back to him in the crease on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche. Gustavsson's last outing was against Colorado on April 4th, where he allowed four goals on 35 shots (.886 SV%) in a 5-2 loss. Minnesota enters the action as a +165 road underdog.
The Bruins have won four straight and will turn to Swayman in between the pipes on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Swayman has won three straight, allowing three or fewer goals in each, including a stellar 28-save performance (.966 SV%) in a 4-1 victory over the Hurricanes last week. The Bruins enter action as +104 home underdogs.
McCann played 18:30 time-on-ice in Seattle's most recent outing, a 3-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks, but suffered an undisclosed injury at some point and will not play on Tuesday. The 27-year-old McCann has 60 points (28G / 32A) in 75 games this season.
The Coyotes have won two straight and will turn back to Vejmelka on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. Vejmelka has allowed four or more goals in two straight but was victorious in his most recent outing, saving 20 of 24 shots (.833 SV%) in a 7-4 win against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Coyotes enter action as +122 road underdogs.
Xhekaj was the fourth-round pick of the Montreal Canadiens in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The 19-year-old has 65 points (34G / 31A) in 63 games with the Brantford Bulldogs (OHL) this season.
McDavid is battling a lower-body injury and could be at risk of missing Wednesday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights. McDavid is in the middle of a race of for the Art Ross Trophy, with 130 points (31G / 99A) in 74 games.
Jenik was the 65th overall pick of the Coyotes in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft and has played 18 career NHL games. The 23-year-old Jenik has 36 points (16G / 20A) in 54 games with the Tuscon Roadrunners (AHL).
The Ducks, losers of seven of their last eight (1-5-2), will turn to Dostal in the crease for the fifth straight game. Dostal has allowed three or fewer goals in three of his last four (1-2-1) but allowed five on 31 shots (.839 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 6-5 loss to the St. Louis Blues. The Ducks enter action as +248 home underdogs on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Kings.
Seattle has won two of their last three, all with Grubauer between the pipes, and will likely turn to him for a fourth straight game on Tuesday against the Arizona Coyotes. Grubauer has allowed two or fewer goals in three of his last four (3-1-0), including his most recent outing when he saved 16 of 17 shots (.941 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks. Seattle enters action as a -138 home favourite.
The Sharks have lost three of their last four (1-3-0) and will turn to Blackwood for the second straight game on Tuesday night against the Calgary Flames. Blackwood has lost three straight, with his worst performance coming in his most recent outing where he allowed four goals on 27 shots (.852 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Arizona Coyotes. The Sharks enter action as +191 home underdogs.
Girgensons did not play on Sunday due to an illness but is expected back in the lineup on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. The 30-year-old Girgensons has 13 points (8G / 5A) in 59 games this season.
The Sabres will turn to Luukkonen between the pipes for a fifth straight game on Tuesday night against the Dallas Stars. Lukkonen has been solid lately, allowing two or fewer goals in four straight (2-2-0), but was on the short end of a 3-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings in his last outing, allowing three goals on 21 shots (.875 SV%). The Sabres enter action as +205 road underdogs.
