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Ilya Sorokin started both ends of a back-to-back this weekend, but the Islanders will turn to Rittich on Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 33-year-old Rittich last played 10 days ago when he saved 30 of 32 shots (.938 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames. He has a 3.60 GAA and .883 SV% in four appearances since returning from the Olympic break (2-1-0). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as -154 home favourites against a Blackhawks team that has lost seven of their last 10 games (3-3-4).

Gibson gave up a weak goal in the third period of Saturday's disappointing 4-2 loss to the Boston Bruins, part of a 23-save performance (.885 SV%), and hopes to rebound on Tuesday in another pivotal matchup against the Ottawa Senators. The Red Wings have struggled offensively in recent weeks, battling a myriad of injuries, but Gibson has kept them afloat in most games, posting a solid 2.23 GAA and .919 SV% in 10 appearances since returning from the Olympic break (4-4-1). The Red Wings enter Tuesday's contest as -119 home favourites against a Senators team with wins in five of their last six games (5-1-0).

The Flyers are currently outside the playoff picture, but remain hopeful and will rely on Vladar on Tuesday against the high-flying Columbus Blue Jackets. The 28-year-old Vladar was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the San Jose Sharks. The Czech goalie has been tremendous since returning from the Olympic break, posting a 2.22 GAA and .918 SV% in 10 games (6-3-1). The Flyers enter Tuesday's contest as +121 home underdogs against a Blue Jackets team with just one regulation loss in their last 13 games (8-1-4).

Andrew Peeke will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Jokiharju to re-enter the lineup for the first time in over a week. The 26-year-old Jokiharju is averaging 17:58 time-on-ice and has 10 assists in 36 games this season.

Henri Jokiharju will re-enter Boston's lineup on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, resulting in Peeke being a healthy scratch. The 28-year-old Peeke is averaging 19:22 time-on-ice and has 13 points (4G / 9A) in 66 games this season.

Jeannot was limited to 8:48 time-on-ice in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings due to an undisclosed injury, and his status for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs is uncertain. The 28-year-old forward is averaging 12:55 time-on-ice, recording 21 points (6G / 15A) and 206 hits in 66 games this season.

Gudas was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct after striking the Maple Leafs captain, Auston Matthews, with a knee-on-knee hit on March 12th, and subsequently issued a five-game suspension. Matthews immediately left the game, and it was announced on Friday that he would miss the remainder of the regular season with a Grade 3 MCL tear. The 35-year-old Gudas will return to Anaheim's lineup on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks.

Gibson gave up a weak goal in the third period of Saturday's disappointing 4-2 loss to the Boston Bruins, part of a 23-save performance (.885 SV%), and hopes to rebound on Tuesday in another pivotal matchup against the Ottawa Senators. The Red Wings have struggled offensively in recent weeks, battling a myriad of injuries, but Gibson has kept them afloat in most games, posting a solid 2.23 GAA and .919 SV% in 10 appearances since returning from the Olympic break (4-4-1). The Red Wings enter Tuesday's contest as -119 home favourites against a Senators team with wins in five of their last six games (5-1-0).

Swayman was sensational in Boston's previous game, saving 42 of 44 shots (.955 SV%) in an important 4-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings. The 27-year-old American goalie has been otherworldly since returning from the Olympic break, allowing two or fewer goals in seven of nine games (6-2-1), while posting an impressive 1.87 GAA and .931 SV%. The Bruins enter Tuesday's contest as -187 home favourites against a struggling Toronto Maple Leafs team on a three-game losing streak (0-2-1).

Ilya Sorokin started both ends of a back-to-back this weekend, but the Islanders will turn to Rittich on Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 33-year-old Rittich last played 10 days ago when he saved 30 of 32 shots (.938 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames. He has a 3.60 GAA and .883 SV% in four appearances since returning from the Olympic break (2-1-0). The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as -154 home favourites against a Blackhawks team that has lost seven of their last 10 games (3-3-4).

With injuries piling up on Ottawa's blueline, the team has recalled Donovan, their fifth-round pick from the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old defenseman has yet to play an NHL game. He has 21 points (4G / 17A) in 58 games this season with Belleville (AHL).

A 4-6-0 record in their last 10 games has effectively put a halt to Florida's late-season push for a playoff spot, but they will keep their slim hopes alive on Tuesday, turning to Bobrovsky against the Seattle Kraken. The 37-year-old Bobrovsky is playing his best hockey of the season, including saving all 21 shots he faced for his fourth shutout of the season in his most recent outing, a 4-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers. Since returning from the Olympic break, Bobrovsky has a 2.29 GAA and .916 SV% in seven games (4-3-0). The Panthers enter Tuesday's contest as -125 home favourites against a Kraken team that has scored two or fewer goals in three straight games (0-3-0).

With injuries piling up on Ottawa's blueline, the team has recalled Yakemchuk, their seventh-overall pick from the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old defenseman has yet to play an NHL game, but has been solid in his first professional season, scoring 36 points (10G / 26A) in 50 games with Belleville (AHL).

Malkin is having a resurgent season for Pittsburgh, producing at a point-per-game rate for the first time in half a decade, but he has missed some time this season due to a variety of injuries and a lengthy suspension. The 39-year-old forward has 52 points (15G / 37A) in 50 games this season. His next chance to return will be on Thursday against the Ottawa Senators.

Koivunen has split his time between the NHL and AHL this season, recording just seven points (2G / 5A) in 33 games with Pittsburgh. He's been over a point-per-game in the AHL, totalling 11 goals and 22 assists (33 points) in 29 AHL games.