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The Sabres will turn to James Reimer between the pipes on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets as Luukkonen is battling a minor injury. The injury was specified as being "minor," so Luukkonen will likely not be sidelined for an extended period of time.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is battling a minor injury so the Sabres will turn to Reimer between the pipes on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 36-year-old Reimer last played on January 25th, saving 31 of 34 shots (.912 SV%) in a 3-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. He has a 3.06 GAA and .894 SV% in 10 appearances this season (1-6-1). The Sabres enter Tuesday's contest as -181 home favorites against a Blue Jackets team without Zach Werenski (lower body) and Kirill Marchenko (jaw).

Jensen has not played since January 23rd due to a lower-body injury but could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators. The 34-year-old Jensen is averaging 20:49 time-on-ice, recording 18 points (3G / 15A), 58 blocks, and 42 hits in 48 games this season.

Beck was the 33rd overall pick of the Canadiens in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old made his NHL debut in the 2022-23 season, playing one game, but has exclusively played in the minor leagues since. He has 27 points (11G / 16A) in 41 games with the Laval Rocket (AHL) this season.

Mailloux was productive in five games with the Canadiens earlier this season, scoring three points (1G / 2A) but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL with the Laval Rocket. The 21-year-old defenseman was the 31st overall pick of the Canadiens in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.

Halonen has spent some time with the Devils this season but has only draw into two games, averaging 13:54 time-on-ice and scoring zero points. The 26-year-old forward has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL, scoring 24 points (15G / 9A) in 34 games with the Utica Comets.

Svechnikov did not play in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings due to an upper-body injury but was back at practice on Monday and will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday. Over his previous five seasons, Svechnikov has 279 points (111G / 168A) in 324 games, a 0.86 point-per-game pace, but has not been able to maintain that production this season, with only 37 points (17G / 20A) through 52 games, a 0.71 point-per-game pace.

Anderson exited Thursday's game after 7:57 time-on-ice after taking puck to the face and has not played since. The 25-year-old Anderson is averaging 22:50 time-on-ice and has 14 point (5G / 9A) in 49 games this season.

Heiskanen exited last Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in the third period with 19:50 time-on-ice after Mark Stone made contact with his knee in an awkward collision. Before his injury, Heiskanen had five points (0G / 5A) during a five-game point streak. His long-term absence is a crushing blow for a Stars club that he leads in ice-time (25:10). Thomas Harley has emerged at the quarterback on the Stars' top powerplay unit since Heiskanen has been sidelined.

With Mavrik Bourque (upper body) out of the lineup, Blackwell will return to the mix on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 31-year-old Blackwell is averaging 11:37 time-on-ice and has 11 points (4G / 7A) in 46 games this season.

The Stars are riding a five-game winning streak and will turn to Oettinger between the pipes on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. Oettinger has not needed to be spectacular lately, requiring only a .885 SV% in his last three games (3-0-0). The 26-year-old American goalie has a 2.32 GAA and .912 SV% in 38 games this season (26-11-1). The Stars enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable -222 road favorites against a Ducks squad that defeated them 4-2 on November 18th.

Bourque was hit in the face with a puck in the third period on Sunday, leaving a pool of blood behind him before exiting the playing surface. Dallas head coach Pete DeBoer was optimistic after the game, indicating that the injury looked worse than it actually was and that Bourque will likely travel with the team on their upcoming six-game road trip. The 23-year-old Bourque has started to find his game at the NHL level, with seven points (4G / 3A) in his last 14 games after only scoring seven (2G / 5A) in his first 33.

The Canucks have lost two straight and will attempt to return to the win column with Demko between the pipes on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche. Demko struggled in his most recent outing, allowing three goals on 14 shots (.786 SV%) in a 5-3 loss to the Dallas Stars. The 29-year-old Demko was last season's runner-up for the Vezina trophy but has failed to match that success this season, posting a 3.26 GAA and .873 SV% in 14 games (4-6-3). The Canucks enter Tuesday's contest as +130 home underdogs against an Avalanche team outscoring their opposition 7-0 during a two-game winning streak.

Hughes suffered a lower-body injury late in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Dallas Stars and has not played since. He will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 25-year-old Hughes is amid another Norris trophy caliber season, posting 59 points (14G / 45A) in 47 games.

With Mark Kastelic returning to the lineup from an undisclosed injury, Lettieri has been reassigned to the Providence Bruins (AHL). The 29-year-old Lettieri has been excellent at the AHL level this season, scoring 35 points (14G / 21A) in 35 games with Providence.

The Red Wings have received stellar goaltending from Talbot and Alex Lyon during their current six-game winning streak, but the club will turn to Talbot to tend the twine on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. Talbot was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 33 of 34 shots (.971 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Calgary Flames. The 37-year-old netminder has an outstanding .957 SV% in his last four games (4-0-0). The Red Wings enter Tuesday's contest as slight -100 road underdogs against a Kraken team coming off a 3-2 loss to the Flames.

Stolarz has not played since December 12th due to a knee injury but has progressively ramped up practicing over the previous two weeks. The 30-year-old Stolarz was heavily relied upon by the Maple Leafs before his absence, posting a stellar 2.15 GAA and .927 SV% in 17 games (9-5-2).

Marner played only 18:47 time-on-ice in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers, well below his 21:28 average time-on-ice through 52 games this season. He was not at practice on Monday and his status is up in the air for Tuesday's game against the Calgary Flames. The 27-year-old Marner has 19 points (3G / 16A) in his last 13 games.

Ekman-Larsson exited Saturday's 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers after only 5:09 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury but could return to action on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. The 33-year-old Ekman-Larsson is averaging 20:59 time-on-ice and has 21 points (3G / 18A) in 51 games this season.