Fisker Molgaard made his NHL debut this season and has been a regular the past few weeks, but will head back to the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL). The 21-yar-old second-round pick from the 2023 NHL Entry Draft scored two assists in 13 games with the Kraken.
Melanson has spent most of the season in the NHL, where he has five points (2G / 3A) in 36 games with the Seattle Kraken. The 22-year-old fifth-round pick from the 2021 NHL Entry Draft returns to the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL), where he played almost exclusively the previous two seasons.
Nyman spent the first portion of the season in Seattle, where he struggled with only six points (4G / 2A) in 26 games. The 21-year-old had a lot more success after being reassigned to the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL), scoring 33 points (21G / 12A) in 38 games.
A day after being officially eliminated from playoff contention, the Jets will turn to Comrie to tend the twine in their second-last game of the regular season. The 30-year-old Comrie has seen limited action in recent weeks, but has been solid when called upon. In his last six starts (6-0-0), Comrie has an impressive 1.48 GAA and .943 SV%. The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as +163 road underdogs against a Utah Mammoth team that has been outscored 8-2 during a two-game losing skid (0-2-0).
Marino has not play in Utah's previous two games, but he could re-enter the lineup as soon as Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 28-year-old defenseman is averaging 20:14 time-on-ice and has a career-high 35 points (4G / 31A) in 78 games this season.
Kane has not played since April 4th due to an upper-body injury and is expected to remain out for Vancouver's final two games of the season. The 34-year-old is in the final year of a four-year, $20.5 million contract and will close out his only season in Vancouver with 13 goals, 31 points and a -20 plus/minus through 71 games played.
Nieminen was Nashville's 2025 6th round pick (163rd overall) and has signed a three-year, entry-level contract on Tuesday with Nashville. The 20-year-old Finnish defensemen spent all of 2025-26 with Pelicans (Liiga) and had five goals, and 17 points in 47 games in his second season of professional hockey in Finland.
The Flyers clinched a playoff berth yesterday with a 3-2 shootout win over the Carolina Hurricanes, and they will turn to Ersson in their final game of the season on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Ersson hasn't seen much action in recent weeks as the Flyers have relied heavily on Dan Vladar during their playoff push. That said, Ersson has been serviceable when called upon, posting a 1.99 GAA and .908 SV% in his last eight appearances (5-1-0). The Flyers enter Tuesday's contest as +182 home underdogs against a Montreal Canadiens team that is still battling for home ice advantage.
A day after being officially eliminated from playoff contention, the Jets will turn to Comrie to tend the twine in their second-last game of the regular season. The 30-year-old Comrie has seen limited action in recent weeks, but has been solid when called upon. In his last six starts (6-0-0), Comrie has an impressive 1.48 GAA and .943 SV%. The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as +163 road underdogs against a Utah Mammoth team that has been outscored 8-2 during a two-game losing skid (0-2-0).
With two games remaining in the regular season and last-place locked up, the Canucks will play for pride on Tuesday, turning to Lankinen to tend the twine against the Los Angeles Kings. The 30-year-old Finnish goalie was solid in his previous outing, saving 28 of 31 shots (.903 SV%) in a 4-3 shootout win over the San Jose Sharks. It has been a frustrating season for Lankinen, but he has recorded consecutive wins for the second time this season, despite posting an ugly 4.32 GAA and .852 SV%. The Canucks enter Tuesday's contest as +134 home underdogs against a Kings team that is 6-0-1 in their last seven games.
Lundkvist has been sidelined for a week due to an illness, but will return to the lineup for the final game of the regular season on Wednesday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 25-year-old Swedish defenseman has become a more reliable presence on the Dallas blueline this season, recording 11 points (3G / 8A) and a +12 plus/minus through 51 games with primarily playing alongside Thomas Harley.
Moore has not played since suffering an upper-body injury in early March and will likely miss Chicago's final game of the season. The 21-year-old rookie is averaging 12:51 time-on-ice, scoring 19 points (5G / 14A) in 51 games this season. He had three points (0G / 3A) in four games leading up to his injury.
With Blackwood struggling in recent games, it seems likely that Colorado will turn to Scott Wedgewood to tend the twine to start the postseason, but they will turn to Blackwood on Tuesday in their penultimate game of the regular season. The 29-year-old Blackwood was serviceable in his most recent outing, saving 26 of 29 shots (.897 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. Still, Blackwood has an ugly 3.52 GAA and .873 SV% in his last five appearances (1-2-1). Colorado enters Tuesday's contest as -139 road favourites against a Calgary Flames team they have outscored 12-3 in two games over the past two weeks (2-0-0).
The Islanders will be without a key piece of their defensive unit on Tuesday after they announced Ryan Pulock would be out for Game 82 vs. Carolina on Tuesday. The 31-year-old shutdown defender has eclipsed the 20+ point plateau for the fourth time in the last five seasons, with three goals, 27 points and a +9 plus/minus in 76 games played.
Hildeby has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL) a day before the Maple Leafs end of season matchup vs. Ottawa on Wednesday. The 24-year-old has played exceptionally well when called upon this season, shown by his 5-6-4 record, .912 SV% and 2.90 GAA.
Akhtyamov's brief NHL stint is over for the time being after the 24-year-old net-minder was returned to the Toronto Marlies (NCAA) on Tuesday in exchange for Dennis Hildeby. Akhtyamov made his NHL debut this season but has struggled mightily in just three appearances, with a 0-2-0 record, a 5.24 GAA and .877 SV%.
It's unclear who Pittsburgh will rely on between the pipes to begin their first-round playoff matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers, but they will turn to Skinner on Tuesday in their final game of the regular season. The 27-year-old Skinner was solid in his most recent outing, saving 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%), but did not receive enough goal support in a 3-0 loss to the Washington Capitals. He has a 2.55 GAA and .902 SV% in his last four games (2-2-0). The Penguins, resting numerous key players, enter Tuesday's contest as +173 road underdogs against a St. Louis Blues team that defeated the Minnesota Wild 6-3 last night.
Rory Kerins will draw into Calgary's lineup on Tuesday, sending Strome to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 32-year-old Strome has been more productive since joining the Flames at the trade deadline, scoring 11 points (5G / 6A) in 18 games.
Kerins was one of the AHL top players this season with 54 points in 55 games played and has earned himself a call up from the Calgary Wranglers (AHL) for the Flames final game of the season. The 24-year-old has yet to pick up a point in his two appearances with the Flames this season and is expected to compete for a spot on Calgary's opening night roster in 2026-27.
Gridin was forced to miss Calgary's previous game due to an illness but will draw back into the lineup vs. Colorado on Tuesday. The 20-year-old future star has enjoyed a succesful rookie campaign with Calgary this season, with six goals, 19 points and 68 SOG in 35 games played.
