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Vanecek has seen limited action lately, with only three straight since the beginning of January (3-0-1), but was tremendous in last week's 3-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, saving all 16 shots he faced for his first shutout in a Utah jersey. The 30-year-old Czech goalie has a solid 2.22 GAA and .917 SV% in his last five games (2-2-1). The Mammoth enter Monday's contest as significant -222 road favourites against a Chicago Blackhawks team that lost 4-3 in overtime last night to the Dallas Stars.

Lankinen was solid in his most recent outing, saving 32 of 35 shots (.914 SV%), but suffered his sixth consecutive loss in a 3-2 overtime defeat to the Winnipeg Jets. The 30-year-old Finnish goalie has a dreadful 4.63 GAA and .848 SV% in his last 12 appearances (1-8-1). The last-place Canucks enter the action on Monday as sizeable +207 home underdogs against an Ottawa Senators team with points in six straight games (4-0-2).

Lafferty has not played since January 30th, but he will make his return on Monday against the Utah Mammoth. The 31-year-old Lafferty has two points (1G / 1A) and is averaging 8:54 time-on-ice through 19 games in primarily a fourth-line role.

The Rangers seem to have a firm hold on last place in the Eastern Conference (24-30-8), which does not reflect the netminding they have received from Igor Shesterkin (19-12-6). The 30-year-old Shesterkin has given his team a chance on most nights and has continued that consistency since returning from the Olympic break, posting a 2.91 GAA and .899 SV% in four games (2-0-2). The Rangers enter Monday's contest as +125 road underdogs against a Philadelphia Flyers team that is 4-1-0 in its last five games.

With Brad Marchand (undisclosed) sidelined, Hinostroza will re-enter the Panthers' lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 31-year-old Hinostroza scored 10 points (3G / 7A) in 48 games with Minnesota before being acquired by Florida ahead of the trade deadline.

Marchand will not play against the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday and will be re-evaluated for a nagging injury that has kept him out of the lineup a few times in the past several weeks. The 37-year-old Marchand is having a great season with the Bruins, scoring 54 points (27G / 27A) in 52 games, but he has only had five points (2G / 3A) in his last 10 games.

Whitecloud has been a pleasant addition to Calgary's blueline since being acquired via trade, but he will miss some time, starting with Monday's game against the Washington Capitals. The 29-year-old defenseman is averaging a career-high 22:03 time-on-ice and has four assists in 14 games with the Flames.

Calgary acquired Victor Olofsson, Max Curran, a 2028 1st round pick, and a conditional 2nd round pick from Colorado for Nazem Kadri (20% retained) and a 2027 4th round pick ahead of the NHL trade deadline on Friday. The 30-year-old Olofsson will make his Flames' debut on Monday against the Washington Capitals, replacing John Beecher. Olofsson averaged 13:20 time-on-ice and had 25 points (11G / 14A) in 60 games with Colorado this season.

Victor Olofsson will make his Flames' debut on Monday against the Washington Capitals, resulting in Beecher being a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Beecher is averaging 10:08 time-on-ice and has four points (1G / 3A) in 30 games this season.

Knight has not played since March 3rd due to an illness and will miss at least one more game. The Blackhawks have alternated between Arvid Soderblom and Drew Commesso during Knight's absence.

With Spencer Knight (illness) still sidelined, the Blackhawks will turn to Commesso on Monday against the Utah Mammoth. The 23-year-old Commesso has been solid in a limited sample this season, posting a 2.50 GAA and .917 SV% in two outings (1-1-0). That said, Commesso has spent most of the season in the AHL, where he has a less impressive 3.07 GAA and .899 SV% in 28 games with the Rockford IceHogs. The Blackhawks enter Monday's contest as +186 home underdogs against a Mammoth team whose only loss in their last five games was against the Blackhawks, 4-0 on March 1st.

The Rangers seem to have a firm hold on last place in the Eastern Conference (24-30-8), which does not reflect the netminding they have received from Igor Shesterkin (19-12-6). The 30-year-old Shesterkin has given his team a chance on most nights and has continued that consistency since returning from the Olympic break, posting a 2.91 GAA and .899 SV% in four games (2-0-2). The Rangers enter Monday's contest as +125 road underdogs against a Philadelphia Flyers team that is 4-1-0 in its last five games.

Sanderson was limited to 12:52 time-on-ice in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Seattle Kraken, exiting with an undisclosed injury, and will undergo further testing. The 23-year-old Sanderson has been held off the scoresheet in three straight games, but has 48 points (11G / 37A) in 62 games this season. If Sanderson misses any time, expect Thomas Chabot to take his spot on the team's top powerplay unit.

Urho Vaakanainen will draw back into the Rangers' lineup on Monday against the Philadelphia Flyers, sending Iorio to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 23-year-old Iorio is averaging 15:51 time-on-ice and has three assists in 26 games this season.

Matvei Gridin will draw back into the Flames' lineup on Monday against the Washington Capitals, sending Pospisil to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Slovak, Pospisil, is averaging 10:34 time-on-ice, recording 34 hits and two points (1G / 1A) in 11 games this season.

One of the downfalls of playing for the Calgary Flames, the NHL's lowest-scoring team (2.50 GF / GP), is that Devin Cooley's modest 7-7-4 record does not do justice to how impressive he has been between the pipes this season. The 28-year-old Cooley is coming off another excellent outing, albeit another loss, 4-1 to the Ottawa Senators, but he saved 33 of 35 shots (.943 SV%) in the process. Amazingly, Cooley leads all goalies this season in save percentage (.923 SV%) and quality starts (.833). Still, the Flames enter Monday's contest as +175 road underdogs against a Washington Capitals team on a three-game losing streak (0-3-0).

Gridin returns from playing one game in the AHL with the Wranglers, and will draw back into the Flames' lineup on Monday against the Washington Capitals. The 20-year-old Gridin is averaging 14:18 time-on-ice and has seven points (3G / 4A) in 18 games with the Flames this season. Martin Pospisil will exit the lineup as a healthy scratch.

Vincent Iorio will be a healthy scratch on Monday, allowing Vaakanainen to re-enter the lineup against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 27-year-old Vaakanainen has not played since February 5th. He is averaging 13:53 time-on-ice and has four assists in 27 games this season.

Brodzinski did not play in New York's previous game, but he will return to the lineup on Monday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 32-year-old forward has two points (0G / 2A) in his last three games, giving him 11 points (4G / 7A) through 40 games this season.

One of the downfalls of playing for the Calgary Flames, the NHL's lowest-scoring team (2.50 GF / GP), is that Devin Cooley's modest 7-7-4 record does not do justice to how impressive he has been between the pipes this season. The 28-year-old Cooley is coming off another excellent outing, albeit another loss, 4-1 to the Ottawa Senators, but he saved 33 of 35 shots (.943 SV%) in the process. Amazingly, Cooley leads all goalies this season in save percentage (.923 SV%) and quality starts (.833). Still, the Flames enter Monday's contest as +175 road underdogs against a Washington Capitals team on a three-game losing streak (0-3-0).