NHL Hockey Player News

Barkov (undisclosed) will return to Florida's lineup on Tuesday vs. Boston.

Barkov played a season-high 24:26 in his last game on March 16th but suffered an undisclosed injury at some point, and has missed three games since. The 28-year-old Barkov has four points (3G / 1A) in his last six games but has been held off the scoresheet in four.

Aleksander Barkov
Nedeljkovic was the first goalie off at Pittsburgh's morning skate.

The struggling Penguins, losers of three straight (0-2-1), will likely turn to Nedeljkovic on Tuesday, despite allowing four goals on 25 shots (.840 SV%) in his last contest, a disappointing 5-4 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Nedeljkovic was between the pipes for the Penguins' last victory, saving 25 of 28 shots (.893 SV%) on March 17th in a 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings. The Penguins enter action as +163 road underdogs against Jake Guentzel and the Carolina Hurricanes.

Alex Nedeljkovic
Lindgren will start on Tuesday vs. Detroit.

The Capitals will turn to Lindgren for the sixth time in the last seven games in a highly contested battle for a wild-card spot against the Detroit Red Wings. After a poor performance, allowing seven goals on 29 shots (.759 SV%) in a 7-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs last week, Lindgren responded with a stellar effort, saving all 27 shots he faced in a 3-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets for his fifth shutout of the season. The Capitals enter action as a -117 home favourite against the Red Wings.

Charlie Lindgren
Cuylle will draw back into the Rangers' lineup on Tuesday vs. Philadelphia.

Cuylle did not play in the Rangers' last game but will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 22-year-old Cuylle has 20 points (12G / 8A) in 70 games this season but has been limited to only two points (2G / 0A) in his last 16.

Will Cuylle
Shesterkin will start on Tuesday vs. Philadelphia.

The Rangers will turn to Shesterkin for the fourth time in the last five games on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. Shesterkin has allowed three or more goals in four straight (2-2-0) but saved 27 of 30 shots (.900 SV%) in his last outing, a 4-3 victory over the Florida Panthers. The Rangers enter action as -179 home favourites against a Flyers club they defeated 2-1 last month.

Igor Shesterkin
Sundqvist (lower body) left Monday's game in overtime due to injury and is expected to miss some time.

Sundqvist was limited to only 6:45 time-on-ice in the Blues' 2-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday before exiting the contest with a lower-body injury. The 30-year-old Sundqvist has zero points in his last 15 games and is pacing for his worst offensive output in seven years (0.30 PPG).

Oskar Sundqvist
Barkov (undisclosed) took part in line rushes on Tuesday and has a chance to suit up vs. Boston.

Barkov played a season-high 24:26 in his last game on March 16th but suffered an undisclosed injury at some point, and has missed three games since. The 28-year-old Barkov has four points (3G / 1A) in his last six games but has been held off the scoresheet in four.

Aleksander Barkov
Poulin has been recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).

Poulin was recalled in response to Noel Acciari being placed on Injured Reserve with a lower-body injury. The 23-year-old Poulin was the 21st overall pick of the Penguins in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft and has played the entirety of the 2023-24 campaign in the AHL, scoring 27 points (13G / 14A) in 36 games with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Samuel Poulin
Vejmelka will likely start Tuesday vs. the Blue Jackets.

The Coyotes coach staff has committed to rating their goalies for the remainder of the season and will continue to do so will Vejmelka between the pipes on Tuesday. Vejmelka has played well lately, allowing two or fewer goals in three straight (2-1-0), including saving 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 2-1 overtime win against the Seattle Kraken. The Coyotes enter action as -163 home favourites against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Karel Vejmelka
DeSmith will start against the Kings on Monday.

The Canucks will turn to DeSmith for a sixth-consecutive game when they host the Kings on Monday. DeSmith has performed admirably as Vancouver's interim starting netminder, posting a 3-1-1 record and a .905 SV% in five games since taking over for the injured Thatcher Demko. He allowed just two goals on 24 shots as the Canucks secured a 4-2 victory against the Flames on Saturday. He is a good bet to pick up a fourth-consecutive win on Monday with the Canucks being -135 favourites over the Kings.

Casey DeSmith
The Kraken recalled Olofsson from Coachella Valley (AHL) on an emergency basis on Monday.

Olofsson will provide depth on the blue-line for the Kraken, who could be without Vince Dunn (upper-body) and Ryker Evans (lower-body) when they take on the Ducks on Tuesday. Olofsson has 62 NHL games to his name dating as far back as the 2015-16 season but is yet to make his season debut.

Gustav Olofsson
Talbot will start in Vancouver on Monday.

Talbot will start consecutive games for the first time in almost two weeks when the Kings travel to Vancouver to take on the Canucks on Monday. Talbot picked up the win his last time out, stopping 21 of the 24 shots he faced in a 4-3 overtime victory against the Lightning on Saturday. His record sits at 22-16-6 on the season to go along with a .917 SV% and a 2.43 GAA. He draws a difficult assignment on Monday with the Kings being +115 underdogs in Vancouver.

Cam Talbot
Lindholm (undisclosed) will not play against the Kings on Monday.

Lindholm missed Vancouver's morning skate on Monday due to what the team deemed to be a maintenance day and will be unavailable for tonight's game against the Kings. The 29-year-old has struggled during his first 22 games out West, with five goals, nine points, 31 SOG, four PIMs and a -5 plus/minus.

Elias Lindholm
Angle has been recalled from Cleveland (AHL) on an emergency basis.

Angle joins Columbus' long list of recent call-ups after he was summoned from Cleveland (AHL) on Monday on an emergency basis. The 23-year-old winger has enjoyed a mediocre minors season in 2023-24, with his seven goals, eight assists, 20 PIMs and -8 plus/minus through 34 games before his call-up. He appeared in one game for Columbus in 2022-23 and scored a goal.

Tyler Angle
Lindholm (maintenance) will be a game-time decision on Monday vs. Los Angeles.

Lindholm missed Vancouver's morning skate due to a maintenance day and will be a game-time decision on Monday as the Canucks take on the Kings. The 29-year-old has struggled during his first 22 games out West, with five goals, nine points, 31 SOG, four PIMs and a -5 plus/minus.

Elias Lindholm
Evans (lower body) is out day-to-day after missing practice on Monday.

Evans left Sunday's contest vs. Montreal due to a lower-body injury after only 2:22 TOI and did not appear for practice on Monday. The 22-year-old rookie is considered day-to-day at the moment but will hope to be back soon as he looks to add to his eight points (1G/7A) and 30 SOG in 25 games played

Ryker Evans

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