Laba was a fourth-round pick, 111th overall, of the Rangers in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old forward has spent the previous three years at Colorado College, including scoring 26 points (10G / 16A) in 29 games this season.
Garland did not practice on Monday due to an undisclosed ailment and his status for Tuesday's game against the Winnipeg Jets is up in the air. The 29-year-old Garland is averaging 18:46 time-on-ice and has 41 points (17G / 24A) in 67 games this season. He had a career-high 52 points (19G / 33A) with the Canucks in the 2021-22 season.
The Ducks are coming off a one-sided 7-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues, where Dostal allowed five goals on 14 shots (.643 SV%), but he will get the opportunity to redeem himself between the pipes on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. The 24-year-old Czech goalie has a 2.94 GAA and .908 SV% in 43 games this season (20-18-5). The Ducks enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable +286 road underdogs against a Stars team they defeated 2-1 last month.
Gibson has not played since March 5th due to a lower-body injury but could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. If Gibson is ready to return, he will serve as the backup to Lukas Dostal.
Theodore has not played since suffering an injury at the 4-Nations Face-Off in early mid February but has began practicing in a non-contact jersey. Before his injury, the 29-year-old Theodore was pacing for a career-best season, with 48 points (7G / 41A) in 55 games. His previous career-high was 52 points (14G / 38A) in 78 games in the 2021-22 season.
Utah HC is coming off a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks, where Vejmelka saved 18 of 19 shots (.947 SV%), and he will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 28-year-old Vejmelka has a 2.45 GAA and .909 SV% in 44 games this season (19-17-6). Utah HC is trying to stay within reach of a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference and enter Tuesday's contest as +148 road underdogs against an Oilers team riding a two-game winning streak.
With Zach Hyman (undisclosed) expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Utah Hockey Club, Jones will head to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Jones has one point (0G / 1A) and is averaging 9:13 time-on-ice in 12 games this season.
With Mattias Ekholm (illness) returning from a six-game absence, Stecher will be a healthy scratch. The 30-year-old Stecher is averaging 13:44 time-on-ice and has seven points (3G / 4A) in 53 games this season.
Ekholm has missed the previous six games for the Oilers, battling an illness, but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 34-year-old Ekholm has 27 points (8G / 19A) in 60 games this season. Troy Stecher will exit the lineup to accommodate Ekholm's return.
Hyman did not play on Sunday and saw limited ice-time in the Oilers' previous game, but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 32-year-old Hyman is averaging 19:11 time-on-ice and has 37 points (22G / 15A) in 61 games this season. Max Jones will likely exit the lineup to accommodate Hyman's return.
Karlsson played nine games for Vancouver earlier this season, scoring one point (1G / 0A), but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 25-year-old forward has 34 points (21G / 13A) in 30 games with the Abbotsford Canucks (AHL) this season.
The Blues have won nine of their last 12 (9-2-1), positioning themselves to be in the race for a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference, and will turn to Binnington between the pipes on Thursday against the Vancouver Canucks. Binnington played well in his most recent outing, saving 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%) in a 7-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks. The 31-year-old goalie has a 2.81 GAA and .897 SV% in 47 appearances this season (21-21-4).
The Blues have won two straight, outscoring their opposition 12-3, and will turn to Hofer between the pipes on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. The 24-year-old Hofer was solid in his most recent outing, saving 17 of 18 shots (.944 SV%) in a 5-1 win over the Minnesota Wild. He has a 2.78 GAA and .901 SV% in 26 games this season (12-7-3). The Blue enter Tuesday's contest as -113 road favorites against a low-scoring Predators squad that has scored two or fewer goals in eight of their last 12 games (6-5-1).
Ceci was absent from morning skate on Tuesday, tending to family issues, but is expected to play in the evening against the Anaheim Ducks. The 31-year-old Ceci has fit in nicely early in his tenure with the Stars, averaging 21:00 time-on-ice, recording 28 blocks, 18 hits, and seven points (0G / 7A) in 15 games.
Pelech did not play in New York's previous game and continues battling a lower-body injury, making his status for Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins up in the air. The 30-year-old Pelech is averaging 21:17 time-on-ice, recording 17 points (0G / 17A), 65 blocks, and 68 hits in 45 games this season.
Romanov is battling an illness and his status for Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins is up in the air. The 25-year-old Romanov is averaging 22:46 time-on-ice, recording 18 points (4G / 14A), 120 hits, and 138 blocks in 52 games this season.
Cagnoni was a fourth-round pick of the Sharks in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old defenseman has yet to play an NHL game but has impressed in his first professional season, scoring 47 points (13G / 34A) in 56 games with the San Jose Barracuda (AHL).
The Blues have won two straight, outscoring their opposition 12-3, and will likely turn to Hofer between the pipes on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. The 24-year-old Hofer was solid in his most recent outing, saving 17 of 18 shots (.944 SV%) in a 5-1 win over the Minnesota Wild. He has a 2.78 GAA and .901 SV% in 26 games this season (12-7-3). The Blue enter Tuesday's contest as -113 road favorites against a low-scoring Predators squad that has scored two or fewer goals in eight of their last 12 games (6-5-1).
The Oilers are riding a two-game winning streak and will turn to Pickard between the pipes for the second time in the last three games. Pickard was solid in his previous outing, saving 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime win over the New York Islanders. The 32-year-old goalie has a 2.67 GAA and .898 SV% in 25 appearances this season (16-7-0). The Oilers enter Tuesday's contest as -165 home favorites against the Utah Hockey Club, coming off a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks.
Gardner was the 60th-overall pick of the Blue Jackets in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 19-year-old goalie has a 2.83 GAA and .911 SV% in 41 games with the Saskatoon Blades (WHL) this season.
