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The Blackhawks have points in five straight (4-0-1) and will turn to Soderblom to tend the twine on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. The 26-year-old netminder was sensational in his previous outing, saving a whopping 45 of 46 shots (.978 SV%) in a 5-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. Soderblom has a 2.63 GAA and .913 SV% in five games this season (2-2-1). The Blackhawks enter the action on Tuesday as slight -104 home underdogs against a Flames team that has scored only seven goals in its last five games (1-3-1).

Tsyplakov will slot in for Simon Holmstrom, who is out with an illness. Tsyplakov has just a single goal and no assists in 12 games this season.

Holmstrom had a breakout 2024-25 season, scoring 45 points (20G / 25A) in 75 games, and is producing at a similar, albeit slightly lower rate, in 2025-26, with nine points (4G / 5A) through 19 games. He is currently battling an illness will be unavailable for Tuesday's game against the Dallas Stars.

Brown played the first 11 games for the Devils this season, but has not played since. The 31-year-old Brown is averaging 15:47 time-on-ice and has six points (5G / 1A) in 11 games this season.

Dadonov has not played since suffering a hand injury in the first game of the season, but will make his return on Tuesday. Before his injury, Dadonov was playing on the top line alongside Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt.

Dillon is battling an undisclosed injury, but was able to practice on Monday, and will be in the lineup on Tuesday. The 35-year-old defenseman is averaging 19:13 time-on-ice, recording 33 blocks, 49 hits, and seven points (2G / 5A) in 18 games this season.

Hamilton has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury on November 6th, but will make his return to the lineup on Tuesday. The 32-year-old Hamilton is averaging 20:59 time-on-ice and has seven points (4G / 3A) in 14 games this season. Hamilton will likely return to his role on the top powerplay unit, a spot that was occupied by Simon Nemec in his absence.

Santini will draw in and skate alongside Declan Carlile on the third pair, who is also making his season debut. Maxwell Crozier and Erik Cernak (lower-body) will draw out of the Lightning lineup.

Carlile will draw in and skate alongside Steven Santini on the third pair, who is also making his season debut. Maxwell Crozier and Erik Cernak (lower-body) will draw out of the Lightning lineup.

Crozier will draw out alongside Erik Cernak (lower-body). It's unclear whether Crozier is also injured or simply a healthy scratch. Declan Carlile and Steven Santini will draw into the Lightning lineup.

Daccord has not played since November 5th, recovering from an upper-body injury, but he will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 29-year-old Daccord has a 2.83 GAA and .900 SV% in 11 games this season (6-2-3). Seattle hopes to extend their winning streak to three games on Tuesday, entering the contest as +146 road underdogs against a Red Wings team that has points in three straight (2-0-1).

Cirelli has been sidelined for the last 12 days due to an upper-body injury, but willreturn to the lineup on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. The 28-year-old Cirelli has 11 points (7G / 4A) in 14 games this season.

Hedman has not played since November 8th, and will now miss a fourth consecutive game with an undisclosed injury. The 34-year-old Hedman has 12 points (0G / 12A) through 15 games this season.

Blais will slot in for Matthew Knies, who was a late scratch due to a lower-body injury. Blais has one goal and one assist in six games this season.

The Devils will hand Markstrom his eighth start of the season when they travel to Tampa Bay to take on the Lightning on Tuesday. Markstrom secured the victory in his last start, allowing three goals on 20 shots in a 4-3 overtime win in Chicago on Wednesday. The 36-year-old netminder brings a 5-2-1 record and an .870 SV% into Tuesday night's matchup in Tampa, where the Devils enter action at +140 on the money line.

Cernak was a surprise scratch on Tuesday, with the Lightning not announcing his absence prior to warmups. He is considered day-to-day with the injury.

The Red Wings are coming off a tight 2-1 win over the New York Rangers and will roll with Talbot between the pipes on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. Talbot was excellent in the win over the Rangers, albeit lightly tested, saving 18 of 19 shots (.947 SV%). The 38-year-old goalie has a 2.71 GAA and .896 SV% in 10 games this season (7-2-0). The Red Wings enter Tuesday's contest as -172 home favorites against a Kraken team riding a two-game winning streak.

Despite having seven wins in their last 10 games (7-3-0), Tampa Bay has been outscored 14-6 in their last three games (1-2-0). Vasilevskiy returns to the crease on Tuesday, looking to build on a strong performance in his previous outing when he saved 22 of 23 shots (.957 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Florida Panthers. The 31-year-old Vasilevskiy has battled inconsistencies this season, posting a 2.77 GAA and .897 SV% in 13 games (6-5-2). Tampa Bay enters Tuesday's contest as -172 home favorites against a Devils team on a two-game winning streak.

Knies was a surprise scratch on Tuesday, with the Leafs only announcing his absence about an hour before puck drop. He joins a crowded injury list in Toronto that already contains the likes of Auston Matthews, Anthony Stolarz, Chris Tanev, and Brandon Carlo. Knies is considered day-to-day with the injury.

Lauzon was placed on IR after missing Sunday's game vs. Minnesota and his return date is up-in-the air. The 28-year-old is in his first season in Vegas and has four assists, 28 PIMs and a +3 plus/minus in 17 games before his injury.