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Veleno was a healthy scratch for Montreal's previous contest but will draw back into the lineup for their final game of the season on Tuesday in Philadelphia. The 26-year-old has struggled to produce in a bottom-six role in his first season in Montreal, with just two goals, four points and a -12 plus/minus in 60 games played.

Engstrom was a healthy scratch for Montreal's previous contest but will draw back into their lineup in Philadelphia on Tuesday for Game 82. The 22-year-old Swedish defensemen made his NHL debut this season and has an assist, eight PIMs and 10 SOG in 14 games played.

With Montreal locked into their playoff position, Phillip Danault will be a healthy scratch for rest-related purposes in the Canadiens' final game of the season in Philadelphia on Tuesday. The 33-year-old veteran was acquired from Los Angeles earlier in the season and has six goals, 12 points and 20 PIMs in 45 games since joining Montreal.

Montreal awaits a matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the playoffs, but can still secure home-ice advantage, and will turn to Dobes on Tuesday for their final game of the regular season. Dobes had a poor performance in his previous outing, allowing five goals (.848 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. It was a rare blip for the Czech goalie, who has been outstanding in recent weeks, posting a stellar 2.13 GAA and .929 SV% in his last 13 games (10-3-0). The Canadiens enter Tuesday's contest as sizable -202 road favourites against a Philadelphia Flyers team that won 3-2 in a shootout last night to clinch a playoff berth.

Kerins was one of the AHL top players this season with 54 points in 55 games played and has earned himself a call up from the Calgary Wranglers (AHL) for the Flames final game of the season. The 24-year-old has yet to pick up a point in his two appearances with the Flames this season and is expected to compete for a spot on Calgary's opening night roster in 2026-27.

Tsyplakov has been a healthy scratch for New Jersey's previous six games but will draw back into the lineup for their season finale vs. Boston on Tuesday. The 27-year-old was acquired earlier in the season from the Islanders but has failed to make an impact in 21 games played since the trade, with just two points and 19 SOG in 21 games played.

Dadonov has been a healthy scratch since April 2nd but with New Jersey sending a pair of forwards back to Utica (AHL) on Monday, will draw back into the lineup in Boston on Tuesday. The 37-year-old veteran forward has had a season to forget in New Jersey after a 20/20 campaign last year, with just one goal and 20 SOG in 23 games played.

With Washington officially eliminated from the playoffs last night, the team will enter their final game of the season with Stevenson tending the twine. The 27-year-old Stevenson has spent most of the 2025-26 season in the AHL, but has been serviceable in limited action with the Capitals, posting a 2.33 GAA and .904 SV% in three games (2-1-0). The Capitals enter Tuesday's contest as +134 road underdogs against a Columbus Blue Jackets team that has lost eight of its last 10 games (2-7-1).

With Columbus officially eliminated from playoff contention, they will turn to Jet Greaves for their final game of the season on Tuesday vs. Washington. The 25-year-old will be making his 55 appearance of the season in his first full campaign and has put up an incredibly respectable 26-18-9 record, alongside his .908 SV% and 2.61 GAA. He will host the Washington Capitals on Tuesday for what could be Alex Ovechkin's final game in the NHL.

Lindholm was a healthy scratch due to rest-related purposes for Boston's previous game but will return to the lineup for Game 82 vs. New Jersey on Tuesday. The 32-year-old has enjoyed another season as one of the league's top shut down defender, picking up five goals and 25 points in 66 games played.

McAvoy was held out of Boston's lineup vs. Columbus in their previous game due to rest related purposes but will draw back in for Game 82 vs. New Jersey on Tuesday. The Bruins defensive leader is having a massive 2025-26, posting career highs in both points (61), and PPP (23) across 68 games played.

After resting for Boston's previous contest, Tanner Jeannot will draw back into the lineup for Game 82 vs. New Jersey on Tuesday. The 28-year-old bruiser is having his best statistical season since 2021-22, with six goals, 21 points and 66 PIMs in 76 games played.

With Boston locking up their playoff position, Viktor Arvidsson was a scratch last game due to rest-related purposes but will be back in the Bruins' lineup vs. New Jersey for Game 82. The 33-year-old has been a constant source of offence all season long, with 24 goals, 53 points and 174 SOG in 68 games played.

Zacha was a scratch in Boston's previous game due to rest-related reasons but will draw back into their lineup for the final regular season game of the year vs. New Jersey on Tuesday. The 29-year-old has been one of the NHL's hottest players in the last quarter, with 15-goals, 27 points and 43 SOG in the last 22 games played.