Beecher has played 39 games with Boston this season, tallying seven points (5G / 2A), but has not played with the team since January 13th. Recently, he has been active with the Providence Bruins (AHL), scoring eight points (4G / 4A) in 17 games.
Rittich has taken a backseat to Cam Talbot recently, serving as his backup in six straight, but will return to the crease on Monday in the Kings' first game since a 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars on Saturday. Rittich has played well when called upon this season, posting a 2.32 GAA and .914 SV% in 18 games (9-4-3) but allowed four goals on 31 shots (.871 SV%) in his last outing, a 4-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. The Kings enter action as -148 home favourites against the New York Islanders.
Rittich has taken a backseat to Cam Talbot recently, serving as his backup in six straight, but will likely return to the crease on Monday in the Kings' first game since a 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars on Saturday. Rittich has played well when called upon this season, posting a 2.32 GAA and .914 SV% in 18 games (9-4-3) but allowed four goals on 31 shots (.871 SV%) in his last outing, a 4-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. The Kings enter action as -148 home favourites against the New York Islanders.
Gruden played the last six games from the Penguins but was placed on waivers on Monday. If he clears waivers, he will return to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL), where he has 23 points (13G / 10A) in 41 games this season.
With Chris Wagner being reassigned to the Colorado Eagles (AHL), the Avalanche have opted to recall Olofsson. Olofsson has spent most of the 2023-24 season with the Avalanche but is returning from a brief stint with the Eagles, where he has three points (0G / 3A) in six games.
The Avalanche have opted to recall Fredrik Olofsson, resulting in Wagner being reassigned to the Eagles (AHL). Wagner has predominantly been a healthy scratch this season but has appeared in nine games for the Avalanche, tallying one point (0G / 1A).
Giordano played only 3:09 time-on-ice before exiting the Maple Leafs' 4-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on February 29th with an upper-body injury in the first period. The 40-year-old Giordano had just returned from a five-game absence for personal reasons and has missed considerable time already this season.
Rasmussen scored two points (1G / 1A) before exiting Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights with an undisclosed injury. He could be an option to return to the Red Wings' next game on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres as he was a full participant in practice on Monday.
Legare was the third-round pick (74th overall) of the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. The 23-year-old has yet to play an NHL game and has collected nine points (6G / 3A) in 39 games with the Laval Rocket (AHL) this season.
Durandeau was the sixth-round pick of the New York Islanders in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft and has played four career NHL games, all in the 2022-23 season. This season, the 25-year-old Durandeau has played exclusively in the AHL, collecting 18 points in (4G / 14A) in 28 games split between the Utica Comets and the Bridgeport Islanders.
Mahura has not played since February 17th but is expected to draw back into the lineup on Tuesday as Aaron Ekblad is dealing with a lower-body injury. The 25-year-old Mahura has six points (0G / 6A), 23 hits, and 14 blocks in 20 games this season.
Gettinger was the fifth-round pick of the New York Rangers in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft and has played 16 career NHL games, tallying one assist. The 25-year-old has spent the 2023-24 campaign exclusively in the AHL, posting 25 points (12G / 13A) in 51 games.
The Blue Jackets played with only 11 forwards on Saturday as Danforth, originally believed to be out with an illness, is dealing with a concussion. The right-winger had two points (1G / 1A) in his last three games.
Primeau will make his first start since the Canadiens traded Jake Allen to the New Jersey Devils. Primeau should be in line for more action down the stretch as he shares the crease with Sam Montembeault. That said, Primeau has allowed three goals in back-to-back games, including a 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in his last outing on March 2nd.
Barkov has eight points (3G / 5A) in his last six games and is expected to play on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. Newcomer Vladimir Tarasenko lined up on the first line with Barkov and Sam Reinhart on Saturday and the trio connected for three even-strength goals.
Rodrigues was limited to only 9:05 time-on-ice in his last game before exiting with a lower-body injury. Before his injury, Rodrigues had three points (2G / 1A) in his last four games.
Ekblad exited Saturday's 5-1 win over the Calgary Flames in the first period after playing only 5:10 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury. Before his injury, Ekblad had two points (0G / 2A) during a two-game point streak. The Panthers will likely be cautious with him for the remainder of the season as they approach the playoffs.
Norris missed the majority of the previous two seasons due to ongoing shoulder issues and will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 season after undergoing shoulder surgery again. The 24-year-old Norris ends the season with 30 points (16G / 14A) in 50 games.
Chartier played the last three games for the Senators but will return to the sidelines for at least a week due to an upper-body injury. In 37 games this season, Chartier has three points (2G / 1A) and a -4 plus/minus while averaging 10:46 time-on-ice.
Coyle's status for Monday's tilt against the St. Louis Blue is up in the air as he is battling an illness. After a tremendous run with 24 points (8G / 16A) in 19 games, Coyle has fallen off significantly, with only seven points (3G / 4A) in his last 15.
