Tampa Bay will run an 11-forward, seven-defenseman formation on Tuesday against the Edmonton Oilers, with Nick Perbix drawing into the lineup to replace Atkinson. The 35-year-old Atkinson is averaging 8:49 time-on-ice and has eight points (3G / 5A) in 36 games this season.
Oliver Wahlstrom will draw back into Boston's lineup on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, resulting in Brazeau being a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Brazeau has already played a career-high 54 games this season, recording 20 points (10G / 10A) while averaging 13:04 time-on-ice.
Cole Koepke will draw back into Boston's lineup on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, sending Tufte to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Tufte has played four NHL games this season, averaging 8:04 time-on-ice and scoring zero points.
Justin Brazeau will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, allowing Wahlstrom to re-enter the lineup. In 15 games with the Bruins, the 24-year-old Wahlstrom is averaging 10:49 time-on-ice and has two points (1G / 1A).
Riley Tufte will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, allowing Koepke to re-enter the lineup. The 26-year-old Koepke is averaging 10:27 time-on-ice, recording 12 points (7G / 5A) and 105 hits through 49 games this season.
Kevin Bahl will draw back into Calgary's lineup on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals, sending Bean to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Bean is averaging 15:53 time-on-ice and has seven points (2G / 5A) in 42 games this season.
Jake Bean will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals, allowing Bahl to re-enter the lineup. The 24-year-old Bahl has not played since January 25th. He is averaging 21:18 time-on-ice and has 14 points (2G / 12A) in 47 games this season.
Wolf was solid in his most recent outing, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks, and will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. The 23-year-old Wolf is amid an excellent rookie season, posting a 2.62 GAA and .913 SV% in 34 games (20-11-3), remaining a viable candidate for the Calder trophy. The Flames enter Tuesday's contest as +165 road underdogs against a red-hot Capitals club that has scored 15 goals in their previous two contests (2-0-0).
Bichsel exited Sunday's 4-3 win over the New York Islanders with only 9:00 time-on-ice after receiving a hit from Casey Cizikas, who was issued a five-minute major penalty on the play. The 20-year-old Bichsel has already established himself as a staple on the Stars blueline this season, averaging 15:04 time-on-ice and recording five points (2G / 3A) in 18 contests.
Zucker did not practice on Monday but could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 33-year-old Zucker is amid one of the best offensive campaigns of his career, scoring 44 points (18G / 26A) in 53 games this season. He has eight points (2G / 6A) during a five-game point streak.
Tuch left Saturday's blowout win over the Rangers with an undisclosed injury but he could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. The Sabres did state post game that they were not "too concerned" about the injury so it is not expected to keep the 28-year-old out long-term. The 28-year-old Tuch is averaging 19:21 time-on-ice and has 43 points (19G / 24A) in 55 games this season.
The Capitals have outscored their opposition 15-6 in their last two games (2-0-0) and will turn to Thompson between the pipes on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. Thompson saved 29 of 32 shots (.906 SV%) in his most recent outing, an 8-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 28-year-old netminder has an exquisite 2.25 GAA and .920 SV% in 32 games this season (25-2-5). The Capitals enter Tuesday's contest as -185 home favorites against a Flames squad that has lost three of their last four (1-2-1).
The Blue Jackets snapped a four-game losing skid in their most recent contest, a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks when Merzlikins saved 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%). The 30-year-old Merzlikins returns to the crease on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars, looking to improve his 2.94 GAA and .897 SV% through 38 games this season (20-14-4). The Blue Jackets enter Tuesday's contest as +154 home underdogs against a Stars squad with points in nine of their last 10 (8-1-1).
Scott Mayfield will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Boqvist to re-enter the lineup. The 32-year-old Mayfield is averaging 17:25 time-on-ice and has seven points (2G / 5A) and a +13 plus/minus in 51 games this season.
Adam Boqvist will draw back into the Islanders' lineup on Tuesday, sending Mayfield to the press box as a healthy scratch. In five games with the Islanders, the 24-year-old Boqvist is averaging 16:02 time-on-ice and has one goal.
The Islanders have lost three straight (0-3-0) and will turn to Sorokin between the pipes on Tuesday against the New York Rangers. After a stellar nine-game stretch (8-1-0), posting a 1.38 GAA and .952 SV%, Sorokin has followed that up with a forgettable three-game losing skid (0-3-0) where he has a 4.45 GAA and .852 SV%. The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as slight +100 home underdogs against a Rangers team coming off a 5-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Eriksson Ek recorded an assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings but has been placed on Injured Reserve and is considered week-to-week even though will not be eligible to return until, at earliest, March 2nd against the Boston Bruins. Already without Kirill Kaprizov (lower body), Minnesota can ill-afford to lose Eriksson Ek's offensive production. The 28-year-old Eriksson Ek has 24 points (9G / 15A) in 42 games this season.
Luukkonen was solid in the Sabres return to action on Saturday, saving 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) in an impressive 8-2 win over the New York Rangers, and will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 25-year-old Luukkonen has a 3.00 GAA and .895 SV% in 40 appearances this season (19-16-4). The Sabres enter Tuesday's contest as -186 home favorites against a Ducks squad with points in five straight (4-0-1).
Martin has not played since January 16 and has been placed on Injured Reserve with a lower-body injury, likely so the Islanders can accommodate a roster spot for Noah Dobson. The 35-year-old Martin is averaging 7:47 time-on-ice, recording one point (0G / 1A) and 68 hits in 24 games this season.
Ersson wasn't heavily tested in Philadelphia's return to action on Saturday but saved 15 of 18 shots (.833 SV%) in a 6-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers. The 25-year-old Ersson has played well lately, posting a 2.32 GAA and .916 SV% in his last 15 outings (10-4-1). The Flyers enter Tuesday's contest as -137 home favorites against a Pittsburgh Penguins squad they defeated 3-2 on February 8th.
