Cirelli was injured in Sunday's game after playing only 4:37 time-on-ice, exiting in the first period with an undisclosed injury. The 27-year-old Cirelli had been playing on Tampa Bay's second line with Brandon Hagel and Nick Paul, scoring 20 points (10G / 10A) in his last 19 games before his injury.
Cernak played on 12:22 time-on-ice before exiting Sunday's game early in the third period due to an undisclosed injury. The 27-year-old Slovak defenseman is averaging 18:24 time-on-ice, recording seven points (0G / 7A), 33 blocks, and 48 hits in 25 games.
Kovalenko could make his Sharks debut after being acquired in a trade from the Colorado Avalanche yesterday. The 25-year-old Kovalenko showed glimpses of the talent that made him an offensive standout with Nizhny Novgorod Torpedo (KHL), but limited deployment in Colorado likely stunted the opportunity for true success. In 28 games, Kovalenko has eight points (4G / 4A) and will likely get an opportunity for better deployment in his new home with the Sharks.
Lauko has not played since November 25th, missing seven straight games, but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 24-year-old Lauko is averaging 10:16 time-on-ice and has four points (2G / 2A) in 21 games this season.
Minnesota's five-game winning streak snapped in their most recent outing, a disappointing 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. Gustavsson will return to the crease on Tuesday, looking to improve his immaculate start to the 2024-25 season, boasting a Vezina-worthy 1.99 GAA and .931 SV% in 20 games (13-4-3). Minnesota enters Tuesday's contest as slight -104 road underdogs against a Utah team that has scored three or more goals in five of their last six (4-1-1).
The Bruins are riding a season-best four-game winning streak and will turn to Swayman between the pipes on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 26-year-old Swayman is sporting an unimpressive 3.02 GAA and .893 SV% in 20 games (9-9-2) but has been better lately, allowing three or fewer goals in six straight (4-2-0), posting a solid .918 SV%. The Bruins enter Tuesday's contest as +117 road underdogs against a Jets club coming off a disappointing 4-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
In his second stint with the Sharks, Goodrow is averaging 14:46 time-on-ice, recording two points (2G / 0A) and a -10 plus/minus. He has not played since November 27th but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Smith did not play on Saturday and will miss at least two more games after being placed on Injured Reserve. The 19-year-old Smith, in his first NHL season, had zero points in his first eight games but has scored 11 points (5G / 6A) in 16 games since.
Daccord was battling an illness and did not play the last two games (1-1-0) but will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers. The 28-year-old Daccord has been solid between the pipes for Seattle this season, posting a 2.50 GAA and .913 SV% in 19 games (12-6-1). He has won two straight contests, allowing four goals and posting a .917 SV%. Seattle enters Tuesday's contest as +168 home underdogs against a Florida team averaging 5.2 goals per game over their last six (5-0-1).
Samuelsson has battled several injuries lately, limiting him to only three games since the beginning of November. Before his most recent injury, the 24-year-old Samuelsson was averaging 16:52 time-on-ice and had one point (1G / 0A) in 12 games this season.
The Coyotes have outscored their opposition 9-4 in their last two games (2-0-0) and will turn to Vejmelka between the pipes on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild. The 28-year-old Vejmelka is putting up career-best numbers, posting a stellar 2.35 GAA and .917 SV% in 14 appearances (4-7-1). He has allowed two or fewer goals in five of his last seven (3-3-1), posting a .919 SV%. Utah enters Tuesday's contest as slight -106 home favorites against a Minnesota club coming off a 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings.
There is no timeline for Miller's return to the lineup but his presence at practice is a promising sign. Before his absence, the 31-year-old Miller had been centering the top line and top powerplay unit in Vancouver and scored 16 points (6G / 10A) in 17 games, leading all forwards on the team.
Just days after signing a one-year, $825,000 contract extension, Arthur Kaliyev suffered a fractured clavicle in training camp and has missed the first nine weeks of the season. The 23-year-old Kaliyev had a down year in 2023-24 with just seven goals, 15 points, 101 SOG and 14 PIMs in 51 games played.
With yesterday's trade sending Mackenzie Blackwood to the Colorado Avalanche and Alexandar Georgiev not ready to suit up for the Sharks, Vanecek will be in the crease on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 28-year-old Vanecek has struggled between the pipes for the Sharks this season, posting an ugly 3.89 GAA and .883 SV% in 12 appearances (3-6-1). He has allowed 10 goals on 43 shots (.767 SV%) across his last two games (1-1-0). The Sharks enter Tuesday's contest as humungous +410 road underdogs against the Hurricanes.
Santini has 123 games of NHL experience but has exclusively been an AHL player since a four-game stint with the St. Louis Blues in the 2022-23 season. The 29-year-old defenseman has five points (2G / 3A) in 14 games with the Syracuse Crunch (AHL) this season.
Pastrnak was not at practice on Monday but will be in the lineup when the Bruins visit the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. The 28-year-old Pastrnak has only scored one in his last 11 games but has been productive in the assist department, scoring 10 points (1G / 9A) in his last nine games with firing 33 shots on goal.
Daccord was battling an illness and did not play the last two games (1-1-0) but will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers. The 28-year-old Daccord has been solid between the pipes for Seattle this season, posting a 2.50 GAA and .913 SV% in 19 games (12-6-1). He has won two straight contests, allowing four goals and posting a .917 SV%. Seattle enters Tuesday's contest as +168 home underdogs against a Florida team averaging 5.2 goals per game over their last six (5-0-1).
The Coyotes have outscored their opposition 9-4 in their last two games (2-0-0) and will likely turn to Vejmelka between the pipes on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild. The 28-year-old Vejmelka is putting up career-best numbers, posting a stellar 2.35 GAA and .917 SV% in 14 appearances (4-7-1). He has allowed two or fewer goals in five of his last seven (3-3-1), posting a .919 SV%. Utah enters Tuesday's contest as slight -106 home favorites against a Minnesota club coming off a 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings.
With yesterday's trade sending Mackenzie Blackwood to the Colorado Avalanche and Alexandar Georgiev not ready to suit up for the Sharks, Vanecek will likely be in the crease on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 28-year-old Vanecek has struggled between the pipes for the Sharks this season, posting an ugly 3.89 GAA and .883 SV% in 12 appearances (3-6-1). He has allowed 10 goals on 43 shots (.767 SV%) across his last two games (1-1-0). The Sharks enter Tuesday's contest as humungous +410 road underdogs against the Hurricanes.
Kuemper was excellent in his return to action on Saturday and will return to the crease on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The 34-year-old Kuemper saved 22 of 23 shots (.957 SV%), allowing a goal in the final two minutes to spoil his shutout bid in an impressive 4-1 win over the Minnesota Wild. He has a 2.50 GAA and .904 SV% in 11 appearances this season (5-2-3). The Kings enter Tuesday's contest as -126 road favorites against an Islanders club averaging 2.65 goals per game.
