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Colorado Head Coach Jared Bednar has favoured Mackenzie Blackwood early in the 2026-27 season and will continue rolling with him on Monday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 29-year-old Blackwood saved 25 of 27 shots (.926 SV%) in his most recent game, a 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames. Blackwood has allowed three or fewer goals in six straight games (5-1-0), posting a 2.35 GAA and .915 SV%. The Avalanche enter the action as significant -222 road favourites.

Jaroslav Chmelar has been recalled from Hartford (AHL), with Raddysh going back the other way in a corresponding move. The 28-year-old Raddysh has one assist and is averaging 7:34 time-on-ice in six games this season.

Chmelar spent an early portion of the season with the Rangers and will return to the team about being recalled on Monday. The 23-year-old Czech forward averaged 8:15 time-on-ice and scored zero point in seven games. Taylor Raddysh has been sent to Hartford (AHL) in a corresponding move.

Mailloux suffered a hand injury that required surgery late in the preseason, keeping him sidelined for the first five weeks of the season. That said, he appears to be nearing his return and will head to Springfield (AHL) for a conditioning stint. The 23-year-old defenseman averaged 16:46 time-on-ice and scored 13 points (5G / 8A) in 67 games last season.

With the return of Jacob Markstrom, who missed two weeks with an injury, Black has been reassigned to Charlotte (AHL). The 25-year-old Black made his NHL debut during his stint with the Panthers, but struggled in the game, allowing three goals on 21 shots (.857 SV%) in a 4-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Clarke left practice early on Monday and did not return. It is unclear if he will be an option when the Kings return to action on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks. The 23-year-old Clarke was recently demoted from the top powerplay unit, replaced by Erik Gustafsson, but is still having a solid season, with 10 points (3G / 7A) in 13 games.

The Sharks have lost three of their last four (1-3-0), but have received solid goaltending from Askarov in recent games. Askarov started the season with a dreadful 4.00 GAA and .848 SV% in his first five games (2-3-0), but has an impressive 1.76 GAA and .950 SV% in his last four (2-2-0). The Sharks enter Monday's action as -120 home favourites against a Calgary Flames team that has scored two or fewer goals in two of their last three games (1-2-0).

Brindley has been in and out of the lineup this season and will return to the sidelines as a healthy scratch on Monday, accommodating the return of Logan O'Connor. The 22-year-old Brindley is averaging 8:54 time-on-ice and has one assist in five games this season.

O'Connor missed most of the 2025-26 season with a hip injury, and has already missed 11 games in 2026-27. That said, the 30-year-old is an effective bottom-six presence when he is in the lineup. He is averaging 13:24 time-on-ice and has zero points in three games this season.

McIlrath has spent most of his career in the AHL, but has been a regular call-up option for the Capitals in the past few seasons. In four games with Washington this season, he has zero points and is averaging 6:35 time-on-ice.

Greer took an unsuspecting hit to the head area from Ottawa's Nick Cousins in Sunday's 6-3 win. The 29-year-old Greer stayed on the ice for several moments and then proceeded to try to start an altercation with Cousins, which is hopefully an indication that Greer's injury is not too severe. That said, he will miss at least a week after being placed on Injured Reserve.

Myatovic was drafted 33rd-overall by the Ducks in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, but he has yet to make his NHL debut. The 21-year-old forward has eight points (5G / 3A) this season in 11 games with the San Diego Gulls (AHL).

The Sharks have lost three of their last four (1-3-0), but have received solid goaltending from Askarov in recent games. Askarov started the season with a dreadful 4.00 GAA and .848 SV% in his first five games (2-3-0), but has an impressive 1.76 GAA and .950 SV% in his last four (2-2-0). The Sharks enter Monday's action as -120 home favourites against a Calgary Flames team that has scored two or fewer goals in two of their last three games (1-2-0).

Teuvo Teravainen will re-enter Chicago's lineup on Monday, sending Greenway to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 29-year-old Greenway is averaging 13:31 time-on-ice, recording one goal and 25 hits in 14 games.

Jordan Greenway will be a healthy scratch on Monday, allowing Teravainen to re-enter the lineup. The 32-year-old Teravainen has six points (2G / 4A) in 11 games, but only has one point (0G / 1A) in his last six.

After a promising inaugural full season with the Blackhawks in 2025-26, posting a 2.82 GAA and .902 SV% in 55 games (19-25-11), Knight has had an inconsistent start to 2026-27. That said, he has strung together a few good outings, posting a 2.37 GAA and .922 SV% in his last three games (1-2-0). The 25-year-old American goalie has a 3.21 GAA and .897 SV% in 11 games this season (4-7-0). The Blackhawks enter Monday's game as sizeable +192 home underdogs against a Colorado Avalanche team that has scored five or more goals in three of their last four games (3-1-0).