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With their postseason placement already decided and a first-round matchup against the Minnesota Wild pending, Dallas will rest Jake Oettinger and turn to Casey DeSmith on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 34-year-old DeSmith has been excellent in a supporting role this season and was solid in his previous outing, saving 20 of 21 shots (.952 SV%) in a 2-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. He has an outstanding 1.93 GAA and .930 SV% in his last four games, but has no wins to show for it (0-3-1). The Stars enter Monday's contest as -182 road favourites against a Maple Leafs team that has been outscored 26-12 during a five-game losing skid (0-4-1).

The Hurricanes will continue to rest players on Monday, and Gostisbehere will be one of six players who will sit vs. the Flyers. K'Andre Miller will draw back into the lineup to replace Gostisbehere. Gostisbehere has missed several lengthy stints this season due to injuries, but he has been one of the most productive offensive defensemen when healthy. The 32-year-old has 50 points (13G / 37A) in 54 games this season.

The Hurricanes will continue to rest players on Monday, and Slavin will be one of six players who will sit vs. the Flyers. Jalen Chatfield will draw back into the lineup to replace Slavin. The 31-year-old Slavin has battled injuries this season, playing a career-low 39 games, but the Hurricanes are thrilled that he should be entering the postseason without ailment.

The Hurricanes will continue to rest players on Monday, and Staal will be one of six players who will sit vs. the Flyers. William Carrier will draw back into the lineup to replace Staal. At age 37, Staal has remained an effective leader and contributor for the Hurricanes. He has 36 points (20G / 16A) in 75 games this season, matching his highest offensive output in the last half-decade.

The Hurricanes will continue to rest players on Monday, and Svechnikov will be one of six players who will sit vs. the Flyers. Jackson Blake will draw back into the lineup to replace Svechnikov. After an abysmal start to the 2025-26 season, scoring zero points in his first eight games, Svechnikov hopes to carry his late-season momentum into the postseason. He has a career-high 70 points (31G / 39A) through 79 games.

The Hurricanes will continue to rest players on Monday, and Jarvis will be one of six players who will sit vs. the Flyers. Taylor Hall will draw back into the lineup to replace Jarvis. The 23-year-old Jarvis has finished the previous two seasons with 67 points and at least 32 goals, a trend that has continued in his most effective offensive season to date, scoring 66 points (32G / 34A) in only 71 games.

The Hurricanes will continue to rest players on Monday, and Aho will be one of six players who will sit vs. the Flyers. Logan Stankoven will draw back into the lineup to replace Aho. With 80 points (27G / 53A) in 79 games this season, Aho has locked up a point-per-game season for the fifth time in his 10-year career.

Chatfield missed Carolina's previous two contests due to a lower-body injury but will return to the lineup vs. Philadelphia on Monday. The 29-year-old shutdown defensemen has appeared in 71 games this season, picking up two goals, 17 points and a +16 plus/minus while averaging 20:06 TOI.

With Carolina locked into a playoff position, K'Andre Miller was a scratch due to rest for the Hurricane's previous game but will draw back into their lineup vs. Philadelphia on Monday. The 26-year-old has had an excellent first season in Carolina, with eight goals, 37 points and a +8 plus/minus through 71 appearances.

Jankowski was a healthy scratch due to rest-related reasons for Carolina's previous game but will draw back into the Hurricanes' lineup vs. Philadelphia on Monday. The veteran forward has enjoyed a solid 2025-26 campaign, reaching double digit goals (10) and assists (10) for just the 2nd time in his 10-year career.

With Carolina resting a lump sum of players, William Carrier will draw back into the lineup vs. Philadelphia on Monday after sitting last game for resting purposes. The veteran 31-year-old has been incredibly useful as a bottom-six forward in his second season with Carolina, with seven goals, 18 points and a +5 plus/minus through 68 appearances.

Hall was a healthy scratch for Carolina's previous contest due to rest related purposes but will step back into the lineup on Monday vs. Philadelphia as another handful of Hurricane's players get the night off. The one-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner has done very well in a complimentary role with Carolina this season, picking up 18-goals, 48 points and 136 SOG in 79 games this season.

With Carolina locking up their playoff position over the weekend, Jackson Blake found himself out of the lineup due to rest related purposes but will draw back into the lineup vs. Philadelphia on Monday. The 22-year-old forward has taken a massive step forward in his second NHL season, picking up career highs in goals (22), assists (30), points (52), PIMs (40) and SOG (167) through 79 games played.

With first place in the Metropolitan Division clinched and just one point away from clinching the top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Hurricanes will rest several key players on Monday, with the postseason less than a week away. Stankoven has been an effective offensive contributor in his previous two postseasons and hopes to carry his late-season momentum into a deep playoff run for the Hurricanes. The 23-year-old has nine points (7G / 2A) during a six-game point streak.

Quick announced on Monday that he will retire at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season, with Monday's start against the Florida Panthers being the final one of his illustrious career. The 40-year-old veteran goalie has been the victim of poor play from the Rangers this season, but he has played better in recent outings. He has less than a minute away from recording his 66th career shutout in his previous game, saving 31 of 32 shots (.969 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. The Rangers enter Monday's contest as -156 road favourites against a Panthers team coming off a 6-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Bussi gave up five goals on 21 shots in the Hurricanes’ 6-5 overtime win vs. Boston on Tuesday. Bussi continues to rack up wins despite his poor play. He’s won five straight starts even though he’s posted an ugly 2.99 GAA and .860 SV%. With Carolina resting a bunch of regulars on Monday, Bussi becomes a far less reliable starter against a desperate Philadelphia Flyers team looking to clinch a playoff berth.

Annunen has surprisingly outplayed Juuse Saros in the past few weeks, and with zero margin for error remaining in Nashville's season, they will turn to Annunen on Monday in a must-win game against the San Jose Sharks to keep their playoff hopes alive. The 26-year-old Annunen saved 21 of 22 shots (.955 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Wild. Since mid-March, Annunen has an outstanding 1.59 GAA and .949 SV% in seven games (4-3-0). The Predators enter Monday's contest as -146 home favourites against a San Jose Sharks team that has lost three straight (0-2-1), severely hampering their playoff hopes.

The Blues have received stellar goaltending down the stretch from Joel Hofer, but it was unfortunately too late as their playoff hopes came to an end last week. The 25-year-old Hofer saved 31 of 34 shots (.912 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. Since returning from the Olympic break, Hofer has been one of the top goalies in the NHL, posting a stellar 1.90 GAA and .936 SV% in 14 games (10-2-2). The Blues enter Monday's contest as -130 home favourites against a Minnesota Wild team that has lost two straight (0-2-0) and could be inclined to rest some key players with their postseason placement already decided.

Fresh off of Wisconsin's loss in the National Championship, Christian Fitzgerald has signed a one-year, entry-level contract with Dallas starting in 2026-26. The 23-year-old forward had spent the last three seasons at the University of Wisconsion (NCAA) and put up career numbers in his senior campaign in 2025-26, with 16 goals and 31 points in 39 games played.

Girgensons missed Tampa Bay's previous game with an undisclosed injury but will draw back in as Tampa Bay takes on Detroit on Monday. The veteran forward has appeared in 72 games in Tampa's bottom-six this season, with nine goals, 18 points and 31 PIMs.