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Kuemper has been a driving force for a low-scoring Kings team all season, but he finds himself in a rough stretch, having allowed four or more goals in four of his last five games (2-2-1). Before this most recent rough patch, Kuemper was playing excellently, posting a 2.04 GAA and .924 SV% in his previous 20 games (10-5-5). The Kings enter Monday's contest as slight +106 home underdogs against a reeling Dallas Stars team that has lost seven of their last eight games (1-3-4).

Oettinger has allowed three or more goals in seven of his last eight games (2-4-2), posting a 3.33 GAA and .879 SV%, and hopes start with a clean slate on Monday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 27-year-old Oettinger has seen his totals fall in recent weeks, boasting a 2.76 GAA and .900 SV% in 28 games (16-8-4). The Stars enter Monday's contest as -117 road favorites against a typically low-scoring Kings team that is on an offensive surge, averaging 3.5 goals per game over its past eight games (4-3-1).

Point scored a power-play goal at the 4:29 mark of the second period on Monday, but appeared to hurt his knee on the play after an awkward collision with Flyers defenceman Cam York. Point struggled to put weight on his right leg after the play and had to be helped off the ice. We should get an update on his status ahead of Tampa's game in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

Knight did not dress in Chicago's previous two games because of an illness, but he will return to the crease on Monday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 24-year-old Knight has strung together three straight wins, posting a solid 2.74 GAA and .910 SV%. He has a 2.62 GAA and .910 SV% through 30 games this season (13-11-6). The Blackhawks enter Monday's contest as +137 home underdogs against an Oilers team with points in three straight games (2-0-1).

Dach slots into the lineup in place of Connor Bedard, who was a surprise scratch due to an illness. Dach has appeared in 44 games this season, logging three goals and five assists.

Bedard was a surprise scratch on Monday, as he becomes the latest victim of the flu that's ravaged the Blackhawks dressing room of late. It's an unfortunate break for the young phenom, who has just two games under his belt since returning from the shoulder injury that sidelined him for over a month. Colton Dach will draw into the lineup in his place.

Gibson has been sensational in recent weeks, leading the Red Wings to the top of the Atlantic Division, and he will return to the crease on Monday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 32-year-old Gibson is coming off his third shutout of the season, a 27-save performance in a 4-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Gibson has a stellar 2.03 GAA and .932 SV% in his last 14 games (12-2-0). The Red Wings enter Monday's contest as +121 home underdogs against a Hurricanes team on a four-game winning streak.

Ostlund will take a seat on Monday as Josh Dunne draws back into the Sabres lineup. Ostlund has seven goals and five assists in 32 games this season.

Dunne will make his first appearance since January 3rd, drawing in for Noah Ostlund. Dunne has one goal and three assists in 27 games this season.

Grundstrom was absent from practice on Sunday because of an illness and was uncertain for Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 28-year-old Grundstrom is averaging 13:04 time-on-ice and has eight points (7G / 1A) in 17 games this season.

Konecny missed Philadelphia's previous game because of an upper-body injury and was seemingly ready to return to the lineup after being a full participant at practice on Sunday, but left practice early after taking a puck to the knee area, leaving his status uncertain for Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 28-year-old Konecny is averaging 18:57 time-on-ice and has 38 points (14G / 24A) in 42 games this season.

After four dreadful seasons with Seattle, posting a 3.07 GAA and .890 SV% in 156 games (57-78-12), Grubauer finally looks like the goalie that the team signed to a six-year, $35.4 million contract ($5.9M AAV) in 2021. The 34-year-old Grubauer has helped his team record at least a point in four straight outings (4-0-1), posting a tremendous 1.45 GAA and .960 SV%. He has a 2.27 GAA and .925 SV% through 15 appearances this season (8-3-2). The Kraken enter Monday's contest as +117 road underdogs against a New York Rangers team with a dreadful 5-11-4 record on home ice this season.

Hutson has played four games with the Oilers earlier this season, scoring his first career goal, but has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL. The 24-year-old undrafted forward has 38 points (23G / 15A) in 30 games with Bakersfield (AHL).