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Lehkonen participated in his first full practice on Monday after several weeks of wearing a non-contact jersey. Before his injury, Lehkonen had eight points (3G / 5A) in 12 games, averaging 18:30 time-on-ice, playing predominantly alongside Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen, including top powerplay deployment. Valeri Nischushkin has been the main benefactor, occupying Lehkonen's offensive deployment, scoring 32 points (18G / 14A) in 26 games since.

Petan played the last four games for Minnesota but will exit the lineup for Monday's contest against the Dallas Stars. In those four games, Petan recorded two points (0G / 2A), seven shots, and one hit.

Alex Goligoski will be a healthy scratch for Minnesota on Monday, allowing Hunt to play his first game since December 21st. In nine games this season, Hunt has one point (0G / 1A) and 15 blocks while averaging 10:07 time-on-ice.

Goligoski will be a healthy scratch on Monday as Daemon Hunt will draw back into the lineup against the Dallas Stars. Goligoski has played every game for Minnesota over the last month, scoring four points (0G / 4A) in 13 contests.

Demko has started three straight games for the Canucks and will start again on Monday, the front end of a back-to-back. Demko has been solid all season but is amid a weaker run of play, allowing three or more goals in four of his last five games (3-1-1), posting an uncharacteristically low .891 SV%. The Canucks are coming off a 6-4 win over the New Jersey Devils on the weekend but are +129 road underdogs against a New York Rangers club that has collected at least a point in three of their last four (2-1-1).

Georgiev has appeared in 10 straight games for the Avalanche and will return to the starter's crease on Monday against the Boston Bruins. Despite salvaging a respectable 2-1-0 record, Georgiev has allowed three or more goals in his last three games, posting an atrocious .841 SV%. The 27-year-old netminder has a sub- .900 SV% in seven of his last 12 outings (7-3-1). That said, the Avalanche are -129 home favourites against a Bruins club that has scored 12 goals in their last two games (1-1-0).

Glass has been in and out of the lineup over the last month for the Predators but will draw back in on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. He has been limited to only one point (1G / 0A) in his last seven games.

Greenway did not participate at practice on Monday due to an illness and his status is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Seattle Kraken. Greenway has been held without a point in five straight games but has accumulated eight hits over that stretch.

Olofsson did not play for the Sabres on Saturday and was absent from practice on Monday due to an illness. He has only four goals and eight assists in 31 games this season.

Kuznetsov was recalled last week but could not crack the Flames roster and will return to the Wranglers (AHL), where he has seven points (2G / 5A) in 31 games this season.

Sabourin last played in the NHL during a seven-game stint with the Ottawa Senators in the 2021-22 season, scoring two points (0G / 2A). In 29 games with the San Jose Barracuda of the AHL this season, Sabourin has 13 points (9G / 4A) and 92 penalty minutes.

Foligno has missed three games with a lower-body injury but will return to the lineup on Monday against the Dallas Stars. In 35 games, Foligno has 15 points (6G / 9A), playing predominantly with Pat Maroon and Frederick Gaudreau.

After ongoing contract negotiations, Nylander and the Maple Leafs have agreed to terms on an eight-year, $92 million contract extension ($11.5 AAV). The 27-year-old Nylander has steadily seen his production increase in the last three seasons, arguably being the Maple Leafs' most dynamic player at times, and is currently pacing for a career-best 120-point season. With Nylander locked up long-term, the Maple Leafs guarantee they will have Nylander and Auston Matthews on their roster through the end of the 2027-28 season, while John Tavares and Mitch Marner have contracts that expire at the end of 2024-25.

Nedeljkovic will start for the third time in the last five games for the Penguins on Monday night. Despite a poor showing in his last appearance, allowing five goals on 29 shots (.828 SV%) in a 6-5 victory over the Boston Bruins, the Penguins coaching staff has been confident rolling with Nedeljkovic over the last month. Over his last five games (3-1-1), Nedeljkovic has allowed only one goal three times, posting a .902 SV%. The Penguins are -123 home favourites against the Philadelphia Flyers, whom they went 0-0-2 against last month.

Malinski has had some success with the Avalanche earlier this season and could another chance to showcase his talents as he was recalled on an emergency basis on Monday. In 14 games with the Avalanche, Malinski has five points (1G / 4A), 15 shots, and 15 blocks.

Kakko has not played since November 27th, missing 18 games with a lower-body injury. There is still no timeline for his return to action, but he did participate in practice in a non-contact jersey. Before his injury, Kakko was having a difficult time establishing himself offensively, scoring only three points (1G / 2A) in 20 games.

Juulsen has been a regular in the lineup for the Canucks since mid-November but will be a healthy scratch on Monday against the New York Rangers. In 28 games this season, Juulsen has two point (0G / 2A), 66 hits, and 45 blocks.

Zadorov did not play on Saturday but is expected to return to the lineup on Monday against the New York Rangers. Since joining the Canucks at the beginning of December, Zadorov has two points (0G / 2A), 26 penalty minutes, 20 hits, and 16 blocks in 14 games.

Demko has started three straight games for the Canucks and will likely start again on Monday, the front end of a back-to-back. Demko has been solid all season but is amid a weaker run of play, allowing three or more goals in four of his last five games (3-1-1), posting an uncharacteristically low .891 SV%. The Canucks are coming off a 6-4 win over the New Jersey Devils on the weekend but are +129 road underdogs against a New York Rangers club that has collected at least a point in three of their last four (2-1-1).