The Bruins gave Orlov a day off for their last game to rest but he will return to the lineup Tuesday as they take on Ottawa. The 31-year-old has found an offensive spark since joining the Bruins a few weeks back, with three goals, 12 points 15 SOG and a +12 plus/minus through only 11 games with Boston so far.
Walker was a healthy scratch for the Kings' previous game but will draw back into the lineup Monday as he replaces Jordan Spence. The 28-year-old has three goals, eight assists, 85 SOG, 34 PIMs and a -8 plus/minus through 60 games this season.
Kochetkov stopped 20 of 23 shots (.870 SV%) for his second loss in three games as he was beaten by the New Jersey Devils last start. The 23-year-old rookie has been fantastic when called upon, with his 11-5-5 record, 2.25 GAA and .915 SV%. He will face the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have lost their last two games and are eighth in the NHL in goals per game (3.39).
Andersen allowed three goals on 23 shots (.870 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he lost to the Vegas Golden Knights in his last start. The 33-year-old has had an up-and-down season, with his 16-7-0 record, 2.38 GAA and .904 SV%. He will take on Winnipeg, who have lost two straight after a 3-2 win over Tampa Bay last game.
Svechnikov had 23 goals, 32 assists, 205 SOG, 71 PIMs and a +6 plus/minus through 64 games but will now undergo season-ending knee surgery on Thursday. It is a tough loss for the Hurricanes, who have the best record in the Metropolitan division at the moment.
Stastny has eight goals, 12 assists, 72 SOG, 14 PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through 64 games but will be a healthy scratch Tuesday. Jack Drury will replace him in the Hurricanes' lineup.
Lexieux has missed the Flyers' previous two games due to an undisclosed injury but is expected to return to the Flyers' lineup Tuesday vs. Vegas. The 26-year-old bruising winger has a goal, three assists, 25 SOG, 53 PIMs and a -4 plus/minus through 29 games with both Los Angeles and Philadelphia this season.
Andersen allowed three goals on 23 shots (.870 SV%) to snap a two-game winning streak as he lost to the Vegas Golden Knights in his last start. The 33-year-old has had an up-and-down season, with his 16-7-0 record, 2.38 GAA and .904 SV%. He will take on Winnipeg, who have lost two straight after a 3-2 win over Tampa Bay last game.
Jankowski has five goals, three assists, 36 SOG, 10 PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through 32 games this season and has signed a one-year, $775,000 contract for the 2023-24 season. The 28-year-old has played in 304 career NHL games across seven seasons.
