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Hurricanes Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour has rotated goalies almost evenly in recent seasons, but Pyotr Kochetkov's outstanding early-season performances have led him to deviate from the plan. The 27-year-old goalie returns to the crease on Tuesday for a fifth straight start. The 27-year-old goalie is coming off a 26-save shutout, his second of the season, in a 7-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets. The Hurricanes enter Tuesday's game as sizeable -196 road favourites against a Nashville Predators team coming off a 5-4 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Brossoit returned last season after nearly a two-year injury absence. The 33-year-old goalie has spent most of his time in the AHL since then, but is trying to make the most of an opportunity with a Ducks team that has struggled between the pipes. In his only game this season, Brossoit saved 20 of 23 shots (.870 SV%) in a 6-3 win over the Ottawa Senators. The Ducks enter Tuesday's game as -153 road favourites against a Vancouver Canucks team that has scored two or fewer goals in four of their last five (1-4-0).

Hall hasn't played since suffering an upper-body injury on October 13th. He has been a full participant at practice since Monday, but Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour said he will likely miss at least one more game. The 34-year-old Hall has five points (3G / 2A) in eight games this season and hopes to continue as an effective depth contributor for the Hurricanes.

Cossa made his NHL debut with the Detroit Red Wings last season, playing one game, but this season has been his first full-time exposure at the NHL level. The 23-year-old goalie has had some solid outings, but has been inconsistent between the pipes, posting a subpar 3.20 GAA and .855 SV% in five appearances (3-1-0). That said, he was solid in his most recent outing, saving 30 of 33 shots (.909 SV%) in a 4-3 overtime win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Mammoth enter Tuesday's game as -128 road favourites against a Toronto Maple Leafs team that is 1-2-0 in their last three games.

Beniers did not practice on Sunday due to an undisclosed injury, but he was back with the team on Tuesday. The 23-year-old Beniers is averaging 17:43 time-on-ice and has seven points (3G / 4A) in 14 games this season. Seattle returns to action on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames.

Ullmark has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on October 21st, but appears to be nearing a return after practicing on Tuesday. The 33-year-old Swedish goalie had a terrific start this season before his injury, posting a dazzling 1.33 GAA and .945 SV% in eight games (7-1-0).

Connors was a fourth-round pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft that made his NHL debut last season, playing two games with the Kings. The 23-year-old forward has seven points (1G / 6A) in 11 games with Ontario (AHL) this season.

Douglas dd not practice on Tuesday due to an upper-bod injury, and it is unclear if he will be an option for Wednesday's game against the Calgary Flames. The 26-year-old Douglas is averaging 5:53 time-on-ice, recording seven penalty minutes and 10 hits in four games.

Faber suffered a scary skull fracture in the Wild's final preseason game and has been sidelined since. The 24-year-old defenseman excelled last season as part of Minnesota's top defensive pair alongside superstar Quinn Hughes, scoring 51 points (15G / 36A) in 80 games. There is still no concrete timeline for Faber's return, but his updated status is a very encouraging sign.

Lankinen has been abysmal to start the 2026-27 season. His Vancouver Canucks have struggled offensively, but Lankinen has done little to build confidence, often being outplayed by his counterpart, Leevi Merilainen. The 31-year-old Lankinen has not played since October 22nd, when he allowed five goals on 31 shots (.839 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. He has a comical 6.17 GAA and an .812 SV% in eight games this season (1-7-0). The Canucks enter Tuesday's game as +139 home underdogs against an Anaheim Ducks team they defeated 6-5 in overtime last week.

Mercer tweaked a lingering upper-body issue in Winnipeg's previous game, and did not practice on Monday, but will play on Tuesday. The 25-year-old forward has two assists (0G / 2A) in five games since joining the Jets via trade earlier this season.

Lyon suffered an upper-body injury in training camp and has not played this season, but returned to practice on Monday. The Sabres have seen inconsistent goaltending from Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Colten Ellis in the interim. They are eager for Lyon's return, hoping he can regain his form from last season, when he posted a 2.77 GAA and .907 SV% in 36 appearances (20-10-4).

Howard did not play on Sunday after suffering a lower-body injury the day before and will be sidelined for the foreseeable future. The 22-year-old Howard is averaging 8:53 time-on-ice and has three points (1G / 2A) in 13 games this season.

Devon Levi was running away with the starting gig for the Oilers, but suffered a multi-week injury, opening the door for Jarry, who has excelled in his most recent opportunity. The 31-year-old Jarry has stopped 42 consecutive shots and recorded shutouts in his last two games. He has a 2.53 GAA and a .901 SV% in seven games this season (4-1-2). The Oilers enter Tuesday's contest as +138 road underdogs against a surging New Jersey Devils team that is 5-1-0 in their past six games.

Benson was drafted 13th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft and made his presence felt with a breakout 2025-26 season, scoring 43 points (13G / 30A) in 65 games. The 21-year-old forward has built on momentum from a successful postseason, starting the 2026-27 campaign at nearly a point-per-game pace, scoring 13 points (2G / 11A) in 14 games. He was absent from practice on Monday, but returned on Tuesday and should play on Wednesday.

With Bowen Byram (upper body) on IR, the Blackhawks have recalled Boucher from Rockford (AHL). The 29-year-old Boucher has never played an NHL game. He has zero points and 13 penalty minutes this season in seven games with Rockford.

Byram has played only six games this season and has been sidelined for over three weeks, with little insight into his upper-body injury. The 25-year-old defenseman was signed to a massive six-year deal worth $12.5M AAV ($75.0M total) in the offseason. When Byram returns to the lineup, expect him to be a fixture on the team's top power-play unit.

Since the season opener, the Blues have made it clear that Hofer is their go-to goalie. The 26-year-old Hofer battled adversity in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 28 shots (.857 SV%), but still salvaged a 5-4 win over the Detroit Red Wings. Hofer has won four of his last five games (4-1-0), posting a 2.44 GAA and .925 SV%. The Blues enter Tuesday's action as slight +104 road underdogs against a New York Rangers team that has lost six of their last seven games (1-5-1).

Cossa made his NHL debut with the Detroit Red Wings last season, playing one game, but this season has been his first full-time exposure at the NHL level. The 23-year-old goalie has had some solid outings, but has been inconsistent between the pipes, posting a subpar 3.20 GAA and .855 SV% in five appearances (3-1-0). That said, he was solid in his most recent outing, saving 30 of 33 shots (.909 SV%) in a 4-3 overtime win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Mammoth enter Tuesday's game as -128 road favourites against a Toronto Maple Leafs team that is 1-2-0 in their last three games.

Radek Faksa will return from an undisclosed injury on Tuesday, resulting in Blackwell being a healthy scratch. The 33-year-old Blackwell is averaging 9:58 time-on-ice and has one assist in 12 games this season.