NHL Hockey Player News

Markstrom will start Tuesday in Boston.

After straight three straight games (1-2-0), Markstrom will be well-rested in the Flames' return to the ice after the All-Star break. In his last outing, Markstrom saved all 32 shots he faced in a 1-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, his second shutout of the season. The Flames, in their first game since trading talented two-way center Elias Lindholm to the Vancouver Canucks, are +164 road underdogs against a Boston Bruins club riding a two-game winning streak.

Jacob Markstrom
Hayton (upper body) is no longer wearing a non-contract jersey at practice.

Hayton has not played since mid-November but appears to be nearing a return to the lineup. Before his injury, Hayton had four points (2G / 2A) in his last five games after being held without a single point in his previous 11.

Barrett Hayton
Dumba (upper body) returned to Arizona's practice in a regular jersey Tuesday.

Dumba's return to the lineup appears imminent after being a full participant at practice on Tuesday. The 29-year-old Dumba has been limited to only five points (2G / 3A) in 44 games with the Coyotes this season while playing predominantly on a defensive pair with Travis Dermott.

Matt Dumba
Fleury will start Friday vs. Pittsburgh.

Fleury will make his return to the crease in a matchup against his former team, the Pittsburgh Penguins. The veteran Fleury has not played since January 19th due to an upper-body injury but was playing well before that, saving 45 of the last 47 shots he's faced (.957 SV%). Minnesota enters action on Friday night as +114 home underdogs against a Penguins club riding a two-game winning streak.

Marc-Andre Fleury
Gustavsson will start Wednesday in Chicago.

Gustavsson will start the fifth straight game on Wednesday in Minnesota's return to the ice from the All-Star break. Gustavsson has dropped each of his last two starts, despite limiting the opposition to a respectable three goals per game in both contests. That said, the 25-year-old netminder has been limited to only three wins in his last eight games (3-5-0), posting an ugly .874 SV%. Minnesota will attempt to get back into the win column as sizeable -203 road favourites against a Chicago Blackhawks team that has lost four straight (0-4-0), being outscored 12-2.

Filip Gustavsson
Brodin (illness) will be a game-time decision Wednesday in Chicago.

Brodin returned from a five-week absence due to an upper-body injury last month and has played seven consecutive games since, tallying four points (0G / 4A), 13 shots, and three hits. He has predominantly played on a defensive pair with Zach Bogosian and will likely return to that spot if he can play on Wednesday.

Jonas Brodin
Monahan will make his Winnipeg debut on Tuesday.

Monahan will center a second line for the Jets with Cole Perfetti and Nikolaj Ehlers and is expected to be on the top powerplay unit as well. The 29-year-old centre had 13 goals and 22 assists (35 points) in 49 games with the Montreal Canadiens before being traded to Winnipeg last week.

Sean Monahan
Oettinger will start Tuesday in Buffalo.

After participating in his first All-Star game over the weekend, Oettinger will tend the twice for the Stars on Tuesday. Oettinger and the Stars are riding a three-game winning streak despite allowing three or more goals in each contest, posting an ugly .867 SV%. Oettinger has had a forgettable first half of the season, posting a 3.04 GAA and .900 SV% through 28 games (16-9-2) and will hope a mental reset from the All-Star break can help him return to elite form.

Jake Oettinger
Xhekaj will draw back into the Canadiens' lineup on Tuesday vs. Washington.

Jordan Harris will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Xhekaj to re-enter the lineup. Xhekaj was a healthy scratch in the Canadiens last game before the All-Star break but was in the lineup for two straight before then, recording six penalty minutes, two shots, and four hits.

Arber Xhekaj
Gignac will make his Canadiens' debut on Tuesday vs. Washington.

Gignac will play his second career NHL game on Tuesday, filling a void in the Canadiens lineup after they traded Sean Monahan to the Winnipeg Jets. The 26-year-old Gignac has had a tremendous season with the Laval Rocket of the AHL, scoring 42 points (14G / 28A) in 43 games.

Brandon Gignac
Hellebuyck will start Tuesday in Pittsburgh.

After representing his team at the All-Star weekend, Hellebuyck will return to the crease on Tuesday evening. After being the most dominant goalie in the league for two months, Hellebuyck is riding a two-game losing streak for the first time since November, allowing six goals on 49 shots (.878 SV%). The talented netminder will look to return to form on Tuesday as the Jets enter action as slight +103 road underdogs against a Pittsburgh Penguins team that has lost three of their last four (1-2-1).

Connor Hellebuyck
Forbort (undisclosed) will return to the Bruins' lineup Tuesday vs. Calgary.

Forbort missed Boston's previous game as he dealt with an undisclosed injury but has used the break to heal up and was a full participant in Boston's practice Sunday. With the Bruins returning to action Tuesday vs. Calgary, Forbort will return to the lineup as he looks to pick up his first goal of the campaign despite having four assists, 15 SOG, and a +12 plus/minus in 24 games played.

Derek Forbort
DeBrusk will draw back into the Bruins' lineup Tuesday vs. Calgary.

DeBrusk missed the last game before the All-Star break due to an undisclosed injury but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. DeBrusk has five points (3G / 2A) in his last five games while playing primarily on a line with Charlie Coyle and Brad Marchand.

Jake DeBrusk

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