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The Ducks have been outscored 10-3 in their last two games (0-2-0) and will hope to return to the column on Monday, likely with Dostal tending the twine against the Edmonton Oilers. Dostal struggled in his most recent outing, allowing six goals on 26 shots (.769 SV%) in a 6-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. The 24-year-old Czech goalie has battled through difficulties the past few weeks, posting an ugly 4.23 GAA and .849 SV% in his last eight appearances (2-4-1). The Ducks enter Monday's contest as +131 home underdogs against an Oilers team coming off a 3-0 loss to the Los Angeles Kings.

The Sharks have lost five straight (0-4-1) and will likely turn to Romanov between the pipes on Monday against the Calgary Flames. Romanov was solid in his most recent start, saving 35 of 38 shots (.921 SV%), but did not receive ample goal support in a 3-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. The 25-year-old Romanov has an ugly 4.21 GAA and .864 SV% in five appearances this season (0-3-0). The Sharks enter Monday's contest as +182 home underdogs against a Flames team coming off a 3-2 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.

The Flames are desperately hanging on to their playoff hopes, six points behind the Minnesota Wild in the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference with two games in hand, and will likely turn to Wolf between the pipes on Monday against the San Jose Sharks. Wolf was solid in his most recent outing but suffered a 3-2 overtime loss despite saving 31 of 34 shots (.912 SV%). The 23-year-old rookie goalie has a solid 2.63 GAA and .910 SV% in 48 games this season (25-16-7). The Flames enter Monday's contest as significant -204 road favorites against a Sharks team outscored 26-8 during a five-game losing skid (0-4-1).

Poehling did not practice on Monday and it's uncertain what his status will be when the Flyers return to the ice on Wednesday against the New York Rangers. The 26-year-old Poehling is averaging 13:41 time-on-ice and has 27 points (12G / 15A) in 63 games this season.

Couturier did not practice on Monday and it's uncertain what his status will be when the Flyers return to the ice on Wednesday against the New York Rangers. The 32-year-old Couturier is averaging 17:10 time-on-ice and has 40 points (14G / 26A) in 74 games this season.

The Blues are riding a 12-game winning streak and will turn to Hofer between the pipes on Monday against the league-leading Winnipeg Jets. Hofer struggled in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 28 shots (.857 SV%), but received adequate goal support in a 5-4 overtime win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 24-year-old Hofer has a 2.66 GAA and .903 SV% in 30 games this season (16-7-3). The Blues enter Monday's contest as +151 road underdogs against a Jets team coming off a disappointing 4-1 loss to the Utah Hockey Club.

Kampf has not played since April 2nd due to an undisclosed injury and will likely miss at least two more games as he is not travelling with the team on their upcoming road trip. The 30-year-old Czech forward is averaging 12:24 time-on-ice and has 13 points (5G / 8A) in 59 games this season.

McCabe has not played since April 2nd due to an undisclosed injury and will likely miss at least two more games as he is not travelling with the team on their upcoming road trip. The 31-year-old McCabe is averaging 21:31 time-on-ice, recording 23 points (2G / 21A), 135 blocks, 118 hits, and a +23 plus/minus in 66 games this season.

The Blues are riding a 12-game winning streak and will likely turn to Hofer between the pipes on Monday against the league-leading Winnipeg Jets. Hofer struggled in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 28 shots (.857 SV%), but received adequate goal support in a 5-4 overtime win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 24-year-old Hofer has a 2.66 GAA and .903 SV% in 30 games this season (16-7-3). The Blues enter Monday's contest as +151 road underdogs against a Jets team coming off a disappointing 4-1 loss to the Utah Hockey Club.

Skinner has not played since March 26th, leaving the Oilers' crease occupied exclusively by Calving Pickard, but he was back at practice on Monday and appears to be nearing an imminent return to the crease. The 26-year-old Skinner has a 2.91 GAA and .894 SV% in 49 games this season (24-18-4).

Kotkaniemi did not play Carolina's previous game due to an undisclosed injury but could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 24-year-old Kotkaniemi is averaging 14:00 time-on-ice and has 31 points (11G / 20A) in 76 games this season.

Tampa Bay has lost two straight and will hope to return to the win column with Vasilevskiy tending the twine on Monday against the New York Rangers. Vasilevskiy was serviceable in his most recent outing, saving 17 of 19 shots (.895 SV%), but did not receive ample goal support in a 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators. The 30-year-old goalie has a 2.16 GAA and .921 SV% in 59 games this season (36-20-3). Tampa Bay enters Monday's contest as -141 road favorites against a New York team coming off a disappointing 4-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils.

The league-leading Jets have been inconsistent lately, losing two of their last three games (1-2-0), and will turn to Hellebuyck between the pipes on Monday in a meeting with the red-hot St. Louis Blues. Hellebuyck struggled in his most recent outing, allowing three goals on 27 shots (.889 SV%) in a 4-1 loss to the Utah Hockey Club. The 31-year-old goalie remains a favorite for the Vezina trophy, boasting a stellar 2.04 GAA and .924 SV% in 59 games (43-12-3). The Jets enter Monday's contest as -168 home favorites against a Blues team riding a 12-game winning streak.

Walton was a sixth-round pick, 187th overall, of the Winnipeg Jets in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 18-year-old forward has been impressive in his third season with the Sudbury Wolves, scoring 92 points (38G / 54A) in 66 games.

Talbot was excellent in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Florida Panthers, saving 32 of 33 shots (.970 SV%), and will return to the crease on Tuesday in a crucial game against the Montreal Canadiens. The 37-year-old Talbot has been excellent lately despite a modest 3-1-1 record, posting a superb 1.72 GAA and .945 SV% in his last five games.

Tampa Bay has lost two straight and will hope to return to the win column with Vasilevskiy tending the twine on Monday against the New York Rangers. Vasilevskiy was serviceable in his most recent outing, saving 17 of 19 shots (.895 SV%), but did not receive ample goal support in a 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators. The 30-year-old goalie has a 2.16 GAA and .921 SV% in 59 games this season (36-20-3). Tampa Bay enters Monday's contest as -141 road favorites against a New York team coming off a disappointing 4-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils.

Miller did not play Winnipeg's previous game due to an illness but could return to the lineup on Monday against the St. Louis Blues. The 32-year-old defenseman is averaging 14:25 time-on-ice and has 14 points (4G / 10A) in 59 games this season.

Ehlers is battling a foot injury and did not play on Saturday but was a full participant at the team's morning skate on Monday. The 29-year-old Ehlers is averaging 15:56 time-on-ice and has 63 points (24G / 39A) in 67 games this season. He is one point away from the career-high 64 points (25G / 39A) he has in the 2016-17 season.

Svechnikov has not played since April 2nd and has only played three games in the last month, but made his return to practice on Monday. It's unclear if Svechnikov's most recent ailment is related to his injury in early March but his return to practice is an encouraging sign. The 25-year-old Svechnikov is averaging 17:12 time-on-ice and has 45 points (19G / 26A) in 66 games this season.

Staal has not played since March 28th due to a lower-body ailment but returned to practice on Monday. The 36-year-old Staal is averaging 15:26 time-on-ice and has 33 points (12G / 21A) in 71 games this season.