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The Jets remain within reaching distance of a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference, but will need Hellebuyck to improve his play if they have any intentions of returning to the postseason. The 32-year-old American goalie allowed four goals on 32 shots (.875 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-4 shootout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. He has allowed three or more goals in 11 of his last 16 games (5-6-5), posting a disappointing 3.24 GAA and .885 SV%. The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as +116 home underdogs against a Vegas Golden Knights team that has only scored four combined goals in their last four games (1-3-0).

Oettinger was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%), but suffered a 2-1 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild. The 27-year-old Oettinger has had a largely disappointing 2025-26 season, but he has been excellent since returning from the Olympic break, posting an impressive 1.81 GAA and .930 SV% in eight games (6-0-2). The Stars enter Tuesday's contest as -162 home favourites against a New Jersey Devils team that is 3-1-0 in their last four games.

Dostal was excellent in his previous outing, saving 29 of 30 shots (.967 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Utah Mammoth, continuing his winning ways. That said, defensive coverage has been an issue for the Ducks all season, which directly correlates to Dostal's less-than-stellar 3.08 GAA and .884 SV% in March, despite boasting a solid 5-2-1 record. The Ducks enter Tuesday's contest as -178 road favourites against the last-place Vancouver Canucks, who have scored two or fewer goals in five of their last seven games (2-4-1).

Kempe has been battling a lower-body issue that has made him a game-time decision on most nights over the past week. He has played in the Kings' previous three games, but will remain a game-time decision on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. The 29-year-old Swedish forward only has one assist in his last three outings, but is a point-per-game player since Artemi Panarin joined the game, scoring 13 points (6G / 7A) in 13 games.

Frank exited Washington's previous game, a 3-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, early in the first period due to a lower-body injury. The 28-year-old, who has 24 points (12G / 12A) in 60 games, will not play on Tuesday, but is not expected to be out long-term. Ivan Miroshnichenko will draw into the lineup as Frank's replacement.

The Oilers have made it clear that Connor Ingram is their starting goalie, but they will turn to Jarry on Tuesday against the Utah Mammoth for his first game since March 12th, when he allowed seven goals on 27 shots (.741 SV%) in a 7-2 loss to the Dallas Stars. The 30-year-old Jarry has been a major disappointment since joining the Oilers. He has allowed four or more goals in six consecutive starts (2-4-0), posting a dreadful 5.47 GAA and .828 SV% in that stretch. The Oilers enter Tuesday's contest as +113 road underdogs against a Mammoth team that is 3-1-0 in their last four games.

Soderblom was outstanding in his previous outing, saving 45 of 49 shots (.918 SV%), but did not receive enough goal support in a one-sided affair, losing 4-1 to the Colorado Avalanche. The 26-year-old Swedish goalie has allowed four or more goals in three of four games this month (1-2-1), but has a serviceable 3.01 GAA and .902 SV%. The Blackhawks enter Tuesday's contest as +143 road underdogs against a New York Islanders team that has scored three or fewer goals in six consecutive games (3-3-0).

Chernyshov has not played since suffering a concussion on March 14th, but he will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. The 20-year-old Chernyshov, in his first NHL season, is averaging 14:50 time-on-ice and has 11 points (3G / 8A) in 16 games.

Yaroslav Askarov appears to be ready to return from a lower-body injury, but the Sharks will again turn to Nedeljkovic, who has struggled in recent games. The 30-year-old Nedeljkovic has lost three straight (0-3-0), posting an ugly 4.07 GAA and .848 SV%. The Sharks enter Tuesday's pivotal contest as +124 road underdogs against a team they are chasing for a Wild Card spot, the Nashville Predators, who are riding a four-game winning streak.

Vejmelka let in a weak goal in the third period of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Kings to send the game to overtime, but recovered and salvaged a 4-3 victory, saving 33 of 36 shots (.917 SV%). The 29-year-old Vejmelka is riding a two-game winning streak, boasting an impressive 1.47 GAA and .953 SV%. He will look to continue his stellar play on Tuesday, with Utah entering the action as -125 home favourites against an Edmonton Oilers team that has been outscored 9-2 in their last two games (0-2-0).

The Blues are desperately trying to fight their way into late-season contention for a Wild Card spot, and will keep their hopes alive on Tuesday when Hofer tends the twine against the Washington Capitals. The 25-year-old Hofer was terrific in his previous game, saving 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%), but suffered a disappointing 2-1 shootout loss to the Calgary Flames. Since returning from the Olympic break, Hofer has arguably been the best goalie in the NHL, posting an absurd 1.53 GAA and .951 SV% in seven games (5-0-2). The Blues enter Tuesday's contest as slight -103 home underdogs against a Capitals team with points in five consecutive games (3-0-2).

Wutze was drafted by Minnesota in the fifth round of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and will begin his professional season with the Iowa Wild (AHL). The 19-year-old goalie had a 3.47 GAA and .906 SV% in 38 games with the Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) this season.

Ethen Frank (lower body) will not play on Tuesday, allowing Miroshnichenko to re-enter the lineup. The 22-year-old Miroshnichenko has only played four games with Washington this season and is still searching for his first point.

Max Sasson will draw back into Vancouver's lineup on Tuesday, sending Hoglander to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Hoglander is averaging 11:34 time-on-ice and has three points (1G / 2A) in 28 games this season.

Nils Hoglander will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks, allowing Sasson to re-enter the lineup. The 25-year-old Sasson is averaging 11:39 time-on-ice and has 15 points (11G / 4A) in 58 games this season.

Legault made his NHL debut earlier this season, scoring two points (1G / 1A) in eight games with the Hurricanes. That said, the 22-year-old defenseman has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL, where he has six points (2G / 4A) in 16 games with the Chicago Wolves.

The Kings have struggled lately, but are still within reach of a Wild Card spot, and will turn to Kuemper on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. The 35-year-old Kuemper allowed four goals on 34 shots (.882 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-3 overtime loss to the Utah Mammoth. That said, he has helped his team collect a point in six of his last seven games (3-1-3), despite posting unspectacular numbers of 2.69 GAA and .894 SV%. The Kings enter Tuesday's contest as -137 road favourites against a Calgary Flames team on a three-game winning streak.

Joseph has not played since March 2nd due to an upper-body injury, but could be an option on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 26-year-old defenseman is averaging 13:18 time-on-ice and has five points (1G / 4A) in 24 games this season.

Lankinen has strung together some solid outings, but has been on the wrong side of most of them for the offensively challenged Canucks. The 30-year-old Finnish goalie saved 18 of 20 shots (.900 SV%) in his most recent outing, but did not receive enough goal support, losing 3-1 to the St. Louis Blues. He has allowed three or fewer goals in four of his last five games, but only has a 1-3-1 record to show for it. The Canucks enter Tuesday's contest as +157 home underdogs against an Anaheim Ducks team with points in four straight games (3-0-1).

George scored one assist in two games with New York earlier this season, but has spent most of the 2025-26 season in the AHL. The 22-year-old defenseman has 17 points (2G / 15A) in 45 games with Bridgeport (AHL) this season.