Mukhamadullin is battling a lower-body injury and his status for Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Wild is uncertain. The 23-year-old defenseman is averaging 16:47 time-on-ice and has six points (2G / 4A) in 21 games this season.
Carter Hart has played poorly lately, allowing 10 goals on 50 combined shots (.800 SV%) over his last two games, leading the way for Schmid to start on Wednesday against the Nashville Predators. Schmid was solid in relief of Hart in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild, saving all 15 shots he faced. The 25-year-old Swiss goalie has a 2.40 GAA and .900 SV% in 19 games this season (11-3-4).
Eichel has not played in over two weeks, but appears to be nearing a return after being a full participant at practice on Tuesday. The 29-year-old Eichel was having a terrific season before his injury, scoring 41 points (12G / 29A) in 31 games. He was skating on a line with Ivan Barbashev and Braeden Bowman at practice.
Vladar was between the pipes in a 4-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Sunday, allowing two goals on 18 shots (.889 SV%), and hopes to redeem himself when he returns to the crease on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 28-year-old Czech goalie has been solid for the Flyers this season, posting a 2.37 GAA and .909 SV% in 22 games (13-6-3). The Flyers enter Tuesday's contest as -127 road favorites against a Canucks team that they defeated 5-2 last week.
Lyon has been excellent for the Sabres lately, leading them on their current nine-game winning streak, but his status is uncertain moving forward after suffering a lower-body injury. Head Coach Lindy Ruff stated they are still waiting for more information regarding the injury. If Lyon misses any time, expect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to see the majority of the action between the pipes.
van Riemsdyk has not played in a week due to an undisclosed injury, but will re-enter the lineup on Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 36-year-old van Riemsdyk was the odd-man out of the lineup when Patrick Kane returned from injury, but he was a solid contributor before being sidelined, scoring nine points (8G / 1A) in his last 14 games.
Gaudette has been productive lately, with four points (1G / 3A) in five games, but was not able to finish Monday's game due to a lower-body injury. The 29-year-old forward has 14 points (8G / 6A) in 33 games this season.
Regenda was excellent in a brief two-game stint with the Sharks earlier this season, scoring two goals, but has spent nearly the entirety of the season in the AHL. The 26-year-old Slovak has 12 points (4G / 8A) in 28 games with the Barracuda (AHL) this season.
Nyman had been semi productive lately, with two assists in his last four games, but has been reassigned to the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL). The 21-year-old Finnish forward has six points (4G / 2A) in 24 games this season.
Cooley has unexpectedly been excellent in a supporting role in his first season as a full-time NHL backup and has been rewarded with a two-year contract extension. The 28-year-old California-born goalie has a solid 2.40 GAA and .914 SV% in 13 appearances (4-4-2).
Calum Ritchie will return to the New York's lineup on Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks, resulting in MacLean being a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old MacLean has three points (1G / 2A) in 25 games this season.
Kyle MacLean will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Ritchie to return from a one-game absence against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 20-year-old Ritchie has eight points (4G / 4A) in 28 games this season.
Fox was a full participant in practice on Sunday and Tuesday, even skating with the team's top powerplay unit, and could be an option to return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Washington Capitals. The 27-year-old Fox has not played since the end of November. He has 26 points (3G / 23A) in 27 games this season.
Knight has been a staple between the pipes for the Blackhawks this season, a constant bright spot in an up-and-down season, but he is coming off one of his worst performances of the season. The 24-year-old Knight allowed four goals on nine shots (.556 SV%) before being pulled in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. That said, Knight has a solid 2.65 GAA and .910 SV% in 26 games this season (10-11-5). The Blackhawks enter Tuesday's contest as +122 home underdogs against a New York Islanders team that has lost four of its last six games (2-3-1).
Ilya Sorokin (lower body) remains out of the lineup, but the Islanders have received adequate goaltending from Rittich in his absence, and he will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks. Rittich has an excellent 2.30 GAA and .919 SV% in 15 games this season (9-4-2). The 33-year-old Czech goalie has been outstanding lately, posting a 1.65 GAA and .949 SV% in his last five games (3-1-1). The Islanders enter Tuesday's action as -133 road favorites against a Blackhawks team coming off a 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Struble has been a regular for the Canadiens this season, but heads to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old defenseman has five assists in 30 games this season. Adam Engstrom will draw into the lineup as Struble's replacement.
Jayden Struble will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Engstrom to re-enter the lineup against the Florida Panthers. The 22-year-old Engstrom is in his first NHL season and continues his search for his first career point through nine games.
Knight has been a staple between the pipes for the Blackhawks this season, a constant bright spot in an up-and-down season, but he is coming off one of his worst performances of the season. The 24-year-old Knight allowed four goals on nine shots (.556 SV%) before being pulled in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. That said, Knight has a solid 2.65 GAA and .910 SV% in 26 games this season (10-11-5). The Blackhawks enter Tuesday's contest as +122 home underdogs against a New York Islanders team that has lost four of its last six games (2-3-1).
Dewar left practice early because of an injury, but will be ready for Tuesday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 26-year-old Dewar has 12 points (6G / 6A) in 37 games this season.
Pittsburgh acquired Yegor Chinakhov from Columbus for Danton Heinen, a 2026 2nd round pick and a 2027 3rd round pick in a trade on Monday. Chinakhov was drafted 21st overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, but had trouble establishing himself with the Blue Jackets and will hope a change of scenery in Pittsburgh can get him going. The 24-year-old forward has 77 points (37G / 40A) in 204 career NHL games.
