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The Maple Leafs are counting down the days in a disappointing 2025-26 season, but they have received solid play from Stolarz in recent games as they hobble towards the finish line. The 32-year-old Stolarz saved 18 of 20 shots (.900 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-2 win over the Boston Bruins. He has an impressive 2.36 GAA and .925 SV% in his last six appearances (2-1-2). The Maple Leafs enter Monday's contest as +165 road underdogs against the Anaheim Ducks, whom they defeated 6-4 earlier this month.

The John Tortorella era in Vegas will begin with Adin Hill between the pipes when the Golden Knights host the Canucks on Monday. Hill's struggles continued in his last start when he was tagged for four goals on just 21 shots in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Capitals on Saturday. The 29-year-old goaltender now owns an uninspiring 9-9-5 record and .866 SV% on the season. That being said, Hill does appear to be a good bet to get back in the win column on Monday as the Golden Knights enter action as massive favourites at -350 on the money line.

Crosby has not played since suffering a lower-body injury in the first period of Thursday's 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators, but will return to the lineup on Monday against the New York Islanders. With the Penguins still amid a battle for a playoff spot, they'll gladly welcome Crosby's 64 points (28G / 36A) through 61 games back in their lineup.

The 70th overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, Castagna was acquired from the Mammoth earlier this season in the Mackenzie Weegar trade. Castagna recently finished his Junior season of NCAA hockey at Cornell University, where he tallied 15 goals and 19 assists in 34 games.

Engstrom, a third-round pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, made his NHL debut earlier this season, playing 11 games with Montreal, but has spent most of the 2025-26 season in the AHL. The 22-year-old Swedish defenseman has 34 points (10G / 24A) in 45 games this season with the Laval Rocket (AHL).

Frederic has not played in nearly two weeks due to an undisclosed injury, but he could return as soon as Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 28-year-old Frederic is averaging 10:45 time-on-ice, recording six points (4G / 2A), a -16 plus/minus, and 170 hits in 67 games this season.

Lankinen was supposed to have the night off in Vancouver's previous game, but a poor showing from Nikita Tolopilo thrust Lankinen between the pipes in relief midway through the game. He allowed three goals on 12 shots (.750 SV%) in a 7-3 loss to the Calgary Flames. The 30-year-old Lankinen has lost nine of his last 10 (1-8-1), posting an ugly 3.93 GAA and .862 SV%. The Canucks enter Monday's contest as -334 home underdogs against the Vegas Golden Knights, who are in their first game under new head coach John Tortorella.

With Yaroslav Askarov returning from an injury, Brossoit will return to the San Jose Barracuda (AHL). The 33-year-old Brossoit played one game for the Sharks during his previous call-up, his first NHL action since the 2023-24 season, but struggled in the outing, allowing six goals on 23 shots (.739 SV%).

Muszelik was a sixth-round pick of the Florida Panthers who just completed his fourth year of collegiate hockey. The 21-year-old goalie impressed this season, posting a 2.21 GAA and .926 SV% in 35 games (19-11-5) with the University of Connecticut, earning himself a two-year, entry-level contract.

Schwartz has not played since suffering an upper-body injury on March 7th, but appears to be nearing a return. The 33-year-old veteran forward has been productive offensively in a middle-six role and has been sorely missed for a Seattle team that struggles to generate offence and has gone 3-6-2 in his absence. Schwartz has 21 points (10G / 11A) in 42 games this season.

The Maple Leafs are counting down the days in a disappointing 2025-26 season, but they have received solid play from Stolarz in recent games as they hobble towards the finish line. The 32-year-old Stolarz saved 18 of 20 shots (.900 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-2 win over the Boston Bruins. He has an impressive 2.36 GAA and .925 SV% in his last six appearances (2-1-2). The Maple Leafs enter Monday's contest as +165 road underdogs against the Anaheim Ducks, whom they defeated 6-4 earlier this month.

Askarov was excellent in his return from a multi-week absence due to a lower-body injury, but he only lasted half the game before exiting with a new, unrelated injury. The 23-year-old Askarov saved all 11 shots he faced on Thursday before exiting the eventual 2-1 overtime loss to the St. Louis Blues. That said, his absence will be short-lived this time, returning to the crease on Monday in a rematch against the Blues. The Sharks enter Monday's contest with even -105 odds at home.

The Blues were only four points clear of last place in the NHL at the end of December, but currently find themselves four points out of the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference, due largely to the incredible play of Joel Hofer. The 25-year-old Hofer has an incredible 1.95GAA and .930 SV% in 15 games (10-2-3) since early January. Better year, he has a near-perfect 1.30 GAA and .955 SV% in his last nine games (7-0-2). The Blues enter Monday's contest with even -105 odds on the road against a San Jose Sharks team coming off a 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Ben Hutton will be a healthy scratch on Monday, allowing Korczak to re-enter the lineup. The 32-year-old Korczak is averaging 16:14 time-on-ice and has 14 points (3G / 11A) in 72 games this season.

Kaedan Korczak will re-enter Vegas' lineup on Monday, resulting in Hutton being a healthy scratch. The 32-year-old Hutton is averaging 14:41 time-on-ice and has 15 points (6G / 9A) in 53 games this season.

With Radko Gudas (lower body) and Pavel Mintyukov (lower body) returning to Anaheim's lineup, Helleson will join Frank Vatrano as a healthy scratch on Monday. The 25-year-old Helleson is averaging 17:15 time-on-ice and has 12 points (2G / 10A) in 54 games this season.

After three straight twenty-goal seasons, Vatrano's production has plummeted this season. The 31-year-old forward has just four goals and four assists through 46 games. He will be a healthy scratch on Monday, along with Drew Helleson, to accommodate the returns of Radko Gudas (lower body) and Pavel Mintyukov (lower body).