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The Flames have alternated goalies semi-evenly in recent weeks and will turn to Wolf for a second consecutive game on Monday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 24-year-old Wolf was serviceable in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks, saving 31 of 34 shots (.912 SV%). He has a solid 2.13 GAA and .920 SV% in his last five appearances (3-1-0). That said, the Flames enter Monday's contest as massive +308 road underdogs against an Avalanche team whose five-game point streak (4-0-1) was snapped on Saturday in a 4-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.

Greenway has not played since January due to a lower-body injury, but could return to the lineup as soon as Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The 29-year-old Greenway had five points (1G / 4A) and 49 hits in 33 games before his injury.

Sanderson was labeled as week-to-week when he suffered an upper-body injury in Seattle on March 7th, but appears to nearing a return. That said, he will miss at least one more game before he is cleared to play. With Ottawa's blueline being decimated with injuries, the team will be eager to welcome their top defenseman back into the lineup as soon as possible.

Barkov underwent surgery to repair ACL and MCL injuries in late September and has been on the road to recovery ever since. He has been skating for the past several weeks and has been a more regular participant at practice lately. That said, with the Panthers effective out of playoff contention, he will officially be sidelined for the remainder of the season.

Crosby has not played since suffering a lower-body injury in the first period of Thursday's 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators, but could return to the lineup on Monday against the New York Islanders. With the Penguins still amid a battle for a playoff spot, they'll need Crosby's 64 points (28G / 36A) through 61 games back in their lineup as soon as possible.

The Penguins have turned to Stuart Skinner in two straight games, but they will flip the script on Monday, hoping Silovs find his form after several concerning efforts. The 25-year-old Silovs allowed five goals on 29 shots (.828 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 6-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. He has allowed four or more goals in five of his last six games (3-3-0), posting a 4.06 GAA and .840 SV%. The Penguins enter Monday's contest as +110 road underdogs against the New York Islanders, who defeated them 5-4 in overtime last month.

Malkin is having a resurgent season for Pittsburgh, producing at a point-per-game rate for the first time in half a decade, but he has missed time this season due to various injuries and a lengthy suspension. The 39-year-old forward will remain out of the lineup on Monday, missing a fourth consecutive game due to his most recent ailment. He has 52 points (15G / 37A) in 50 games this season.

Hughes was a sixth-round pick of the Boston Bruins in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft that has spent most of his career in the AHL. The 29-year-old forward has an impressive 66 points (16G / 50A) in 63 games this season with the Texas Stars (AHL).

Sorokin was solid in his most recent outing, saving 19 of 21 shots (.905 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Florida Panthers, and will lreturn to the crease on Monday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 30-year-old Sorokin is likely a leading contender for the Vezina Trophy this season and has done everything in his power to keep the Islanders in contention for a playoff spot. He has allowed two or fewer goals in four consecutive appearances (3-1-0), posting a stellar 1.10 GAA and .953 SV%. The Islanders enter Monday's contest as -118 home favourites against a Penguins team that has lost three of their last four games (1-3-0).

Protas was limited to only 6:27 time-on-ice in Washington's 5-4 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, exiting the game due to an upper-body injury. The 25-year-old forward has 47 points (23G / 24A) in 70 games this season. With only eight games remaining in Washington's regular season, it is unclear when, or if, Protas will be targeting a return.

Mackenzie Blackwood has started Colorado's previous two games, but they will turn to Wedgewood on Monday against the Calgary Flames. The 33-year-old Wedgewood was solid in his most recent outing, saving 30 of 32 shots (.938 SV%) in a 6-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Since returning from the Olympic break, Wedgewood has an outstanding 1.70 GAA and .935 SV% in eight games (6-1-1). The Avalanche enter Monday's contest as enormous -362 home favourites against a Flames team that has impressed lately, going 5-0-1 in their last six games.

Reidler was a fifth-round pick of the Ottawa Senators in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft that has spent the past two years playing collegiate hockey. The 21-year-old Swedish goalie had a 3.31 GAA and .901 SV% in 18 games (11-7-0) with Pennsylvania State University this season.

Mackenzie Blackwood has started Colorado's previous two games, but they will turn to Wedgewood on Monday against the Calgary Flames. The 33-year-old Wedgewood was solid in his most recent outing, saving 30 of 32 shots (.938 SV%) in a 6-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Since returning from the Olympic break, Wedgewood has an outstanding 1.70 GAA and .935 SV% in eight games (6-1-1). The Avalanche enter Monday's contest as enormous -362 home favourites against a Flames team that has impressed lately, going 5-0-1 in their last six games.

Bunting exited Sunday's 2-1 loss to Philadelphia in the first period after only 3:46 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury. Already without Radek Faksa (upper body), Sam Steel (lower body), Nathan Bastian (undisclosed), and Roope Hintz (lower body), the Stars' forward group has taken some hits over recent weeks, with Bunting being the latest. That said, Stars' Head Coach Glen Gulutzan said following the game that Bunting still needs to be reevaluated, but the initial belief is that it will not be a long-term injury.

Olivier exited Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Boston Bruins early in the game after only 3:06 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. The 29-year-old hard-hitting forward exited the game after a fight, adding to his team-leading 101 penalty minutes. Olivier's status remains unclear, but an update should be provided before Columbus returns to action on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Hayes made his NHL debut earlier this season, scoring two goals in 11 games, but has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL. The undrafted 23-year-old forward has 35 points (22G / 13A) in 39 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) this season.

Sorokin was solid in his most recent outing, saving 19 of 21 shots (.905 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Florida Panthers, and will likely return to the crease on Monday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 30-year-old Sorokin is likely a leading contender for the Vezina Trophy this season and has done everything in his power to keep the Islanders in contention for a playoff spot. He has allowed two or fewer goals in four consecutive appearances (3-1-0), posting a stellar 1.10 GAA and .953 SV%. The Islanders enter Monday's contest as -118 home favourites against a Penguins team that has lost three of their last four games (1-3-0).