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Olofsson will draw back into the Sabres' lineup on Tuesday vs. Los Angeles.

Olofsson has not played since January 20th, missing five games, but will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Kings. After posting a career-high 28 goals in 75 games last season, Olofsson has struggled offensively, tallying only 12 points (4G / 8A) through 33 games.

Victor Olofsson
Hildeby has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL) and will backup Ilya Samsonov on Tuesday.

Martin Jones is dealing with an undisclosed injury and will not dress on Tuesday, prompting the Leafs to recall Hildeby from the Marlies (AHL). Hildeby has an impressive 2.35 GAA and .913 SV% in 24 games (12-7-4) with the Marlies.

Dennis Hildeby
Forsberg will start on Tuesday vs. Columbus.

Forsberg has not played since January 11th due to a groin injury but will return to the crease on Tuesday evening. The Senators are riding a three-game winning streak courtesy of Joonas Korpisalo and will attempt to extend that in a favourable matchup as -179 home favourites against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Forsberg has a 3.55 GAA and .889 SV% through 16 games this season (7-8-0).

Anton Forsberg
Jones (undisclosed) is day-to-day with an injury and will be out on Tuesday vs. St. Louis.

Dennis Hildeby will serve as the backup to Ilya Samsonov on Tuesday as Jones tends to an undisclosed injury. Jones allowed four goals on 31 shots (.871 SV%) in a 5-3 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday, his first appearance in three weeks.

Martin Jones
Guhle (undisclosed) will play on Tuesday vs. Anaheim after leaving the last game due to injury.

Guhle suffered an undisclosed injury in Sunday's 7-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues but seems no worse for wear, and will remain in the lineup on Tuesday. Guhle has 12 points (4G / 8A), 76 hits, and 134 blocks in 48 games this season.

Kaiden Guhle
Preimeau will start on Tuesday vs. Anaheim.

Montreal has been outscored 10-4 over their last two games (0-2-0) and will attempt to change their fortunes with Primeau between the pipes on Tuesday night. Primeau is winless in his last four outings and allowed five goals on 36 shots (.861 SV%) in his last start nearly four weeks ago. That said, the Canadiens draw a favourable matchup on Tuesday and are -117 home favourites against the Anaheim Ducks and their third-worst ranked offence (2.57 GF / GP).

Cayden Primeau
Saros is expected to start on Tuesday vs. New Jersey.

Saros will start for the fourth straight game on Tuesday and attempt to regain form after performing below his standards lately. In his last three games (1-1-1), Saros has allowed three or more goals in each contest, posting an ugly .876 SV%. The Predators enter Tuesday's contest as -130 home favourites against a New Jersey Devils squad that played last night and snapped a two-game losing skid with a 3-1 win over the Seattle Kraken.

Juuse Saros
Skinner is expected to start on Tuesday vs. Detroit.

After a franchise-best 16-game winning streak, the Oilers have lost two of their last three contests, both with Skinner between the pipes. Skinner will look to get back into the win column on Tuesday night as the Oilers are -220 home favourites against the Detroit Red Wings, who have points in four straight (3-0-1). Despite dropping his past two outings, Skinner has played respectably, allowing only five goals while posting a .900 SV%.

Stuart Skinner
Lindgren was the first goalie off the ice at Washington's morning skate.

Lindgren snapped a four-game losing streak over the weekend and will likely return to the crease on Tuesday night. The 30-year-old Lindgren was sensational on Saturday, saving all 18 shots he faced in a 3-0 win over the Boston Bruins, giving him a career-high three shutouts this season. That said, the Capitals are +155 home underdogs on Tuesday, matching up poorly against the second-best offensive team in the league, the Colorado Avalanche (3.66 GF / GP).

Charlie Lindgren
Primeau is in the starter's crease at Montreal's morning skate.

Montreal has been outscored 10-4 over their last two games (0-2-0) and will attempt to change their fortunes with Primeau between the pipes on Tuesday night. Primeau is winless in his last four outings and allowed five goals on 36 shots (.861 SV%) in his last start nearly four weeks ago. That said, the Canadiens draw a favourable matchup on Tuesday and are -117 home favourites against the Anaheim Ducks and their third-worst ranked offence (2.57 GF / GP).

Cayden Primeau
Ilya Sorokin will start on Tuesday vs. Seattle.

Semyon Varlamov was in the crease in the Islanders' previous game and fell to 0-2-1 since Patrick Roy took over as coach, contrasting Sorokin's impressive 3-1-0 record in that span. Sorokin has played exceptionally in his last two outings, allowing four total goals and boasting a .929 SV%. The 28-year-old Sorokin will return to the crease on Tuesday in a favourable matchup against a low-scoring Seattle Kraken team (2.73 GF / GP) that was defeated 3-1 by the New Jersey Devils last night.

Ilya Sorokin
Forsberg is in the starter's crease at Tuesday's morning skate.

Forsberg has not played since January 11th due to a groin injury but will likely return to the crease on Tuesday evening. The Senators are riding a three-game winning streak courtesy of Joonas Korpisalo and will attempt to extend that in a favourable matchup as -179 home favourites against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Forsberg has a 3.55 GAA and .889 SV% through 16 games this season (7-8-0).

Anton Forsberg

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