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After a brief stint where Elvis Merzlikins was the top-performing goalie for the Blue Jackets, Greaves seems to have reclaimed the designation after several solid performances. The 24-year-old Greaves saved 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers, and has a 2.25 GAA and .915 SV% in his last four outings (4-0-1). The Blue Jackets enter the action on Monday as -143 home favourites against a Los Angeles Kings team that has lost two of its last three games (1-2-0).

Gaudreau did not play in Seattle's previous game, but was back at practice on Monday and is likely targeting a return for Tuesday's game against the Nashville Predators. The 32-year-old Gaudreau is averaging 16:09 time-on-ice and has 18 points (4G / 14A) in 48 games this season.

Lindgren has missed Seattle's previous game due to an illness, but was back at practice on Monday. The 28-year-old defenseman has nine points (2G / 7A) in 58 games this season, and is likely targeting a return for Tuesday's game against the Nashville Predators.

Kane missed a game last week due to an illness, then played the next two, but his status is uncertain due to an illness for Monday's game against the Ottawa Senators. The 34-year-old Kane is averaging 16:40 time-on-ice and has 27 points (11G / 16A) in 61 games this season.

Boeser is dealing with a concussion and his status for Monday's game against the Ottawa Senators is uncertain. The 29-year-old Boeser is having a disappointing season, with only 29 points (15G / 14A) through 56 games, but has three goals in his last three outings.

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.