Heiskanen did not play Monday afternoon to be with his wife for the birth of their child but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the New York Rangers. Despite quarterbacking a struggling Stars powerplay unit, Heiskanen has managed to stay productive, scoring 10 points (2G / 8A) in his last 12 games while averaging 23:34 time-on-ice.
DeAngelo will get a chance to feature on Monday in place of the injured Jalen Chatfield (upper-body). DeAngelo has two goals and seven assists in 23 games this season.
Tokarski's latest stay in the NHL lasts less than a day, as the Sabres just recalled him from Rochester earlier today. The 34-year-old has struggled in the AHL this season, with his 7-7-2 record, 3.47 GAA and .888 SV%. He last appeared in the NHL with Pittsburgh in 2022-23 and had a 1-2-0 record with a .897 SV%.
Chatfield was a late scratch from Monday's game, with the Hurricanes not announcing his absence until the start of warmups. Tony DeAngelo will likely draw into the lineup in Chatfield's place.
Fleury appeared in relief of Filip Gustavsson in Monday's insane 10-7 victory over Vancouver and will return to the crease Tuesday as he looks to pick up his second win in as many days. The 39-year-old veteran netminder is on the top of most trade charts heading into next month's deadline due to his 11-9-3 record, .900 SV% and 2.87 GAA on the season.
Lindholm left Monday's game after 18:09 TOI due to an undisclosed injury and will be evaluated on Tuesday to declare the extent of his injury. The 30-year-old defenseman is a key piece in Boston's impressive defensive unit and has a goal, 18 assists, 73 SOG, 54 PIMs and a +19 plus/minus through 57 games this season.
Theodore has not played since mid-November after undergoing surgery for an upper-body injury but appears to be nearing a return after being activated from IR on Monday. Theodore was pacing for the most productive season of his career with 18 points (4G / 14A) in 20 games and will likely draw back onto the top powerplay unit upon his return. Head coach Bruce Cassidy stated "I think next week is probably more realistic" in regards to his return.
Jacob MacDonald will replace Okhotyuk on Monday against the Vegas Golden Knights. In 39 games this season, Okhotyuk has seven points (1G / 6A), 117 hits, and 71 blocks.
MacDonald did not play on Saturday after playing four straight but will re-enter the lineup on Monday in favour of Nikita Okhotyuk. In 21 games this season, MacDonald has seven points (6G / 1A), 34 shots, and 30 hits.
Thompson has played only once in the last seven games but will return to the crease on Monday in a favourable matchup against the low-scoring San Jose Sharks. In his last two outings (0-1-1), Thompson has allowed 10 goals on 66 shots (.848 SV%). The Golden Knights enter action on Monday as -271 home favourites and will attempt to snap a two-game losing skid.
Markstrom will return to the crease on Monday, looking to rebound after a poor outing on Saturday. Markstrom allowed four goals on 12 shots (.667 SV%) and did not finish the contest in an eventual 5-0 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. The Flames enter action on Monday as a +113 home underdog against a Winnipeg Jets club riding a three-game winning streak.
Villalta made a brief appearance in the Coyotes' loss to the Hurricanes on Friday, stopping all four shots that he faced. The 24-year-old was a third-round pick of the Kings in 2017 and signed with the Coyotes this Sumer. In his first season with Tucson (AHL), Villalta has gone 22-11-1 with a 2.58 GAA and .913 SV%. Unfortunately for him, he draws as difficult a matchup as you could imagine for your first start.
Daccord will start on Monday afternoon against the Detroit Red Wings, his 10th start in the last 11 games. The 27-year-old Daccord was tremendous in his last outing, saving 36 of 37 shots (.973 SV%) in a 4-1 victory over the Boston Bruins. Seattle is riding a two-game winning streak and is a -136 home favourite entering action on Monday.
Denisenko was held without a point in three games with the Golden Knights earlier this season but his strong play in the AHL has earned another call-up. In 45 games with the Silver Knights (AHL), Denisenko has 40 points (14G / 26A).
Theodore has not played since mid-November after undergoing surgery for an upper-body injury but appears to be nearing a return after being activated from IR on Monday. Theodore was pacing for the most productive season of his career with 18 points (4G / 14A) in 20 games and will likely draw back onto the top powerplay unit upon his return. Head coach Bruce Cassidy stated "I think next week is probably more realistic" in regards to his return.
Luff has been a healthy scratch the entirety of his time with the Red Wings this season and will report to the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) after clearing waivers. In 28 games with Grand Rapids last season, Luff had 25 points (8G / 17A).
Jankowski played the last three games for the Predators, registering a -2 plus/minus and four shots on goal while averaging nearly 12 minutes on the ice. He will likely play again in the Predators' next matchup on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Couture's season to forget earned another chapter last Monday as the center experienced a setback related to his minor groin injury and is now expected to be out week-to-week. The 34-year-old has only been able to appear in six games for the Sharks this season and has an assist, seven SOG, and four PIMs. He will be on Injured Reserve indefinitely.
