Brown will take a seat on Thursday as the Oilers opt to get some fresh legs into their lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Troy Stecher will draw into the lineup in his place.
The Penguins have struggled for a large portion of the 2024-25 season, with Jarry not being an exception. After a horrendous start to the Season, Jarry spent several weeks with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, attempting to regain his form. He returned to the lineup in mid-November and, albeit showcasing better results, still struggled, posting a .893 SV% in 18 games (7-6-4).
Ekholm has been a staple on Edmonton's blue line this season, averaging 22:51 time-on-ice, and will thankfully be available on Wednesday night. The 34-year-old defenseman has 18 points (6G / 12A) and 62 blocks in 43 games this season.
Ekholm has been a staple on Edmonton's blue line this season, averaging 22:51 time-on-ice, his highest total in three seasons. The 34-year-old defenseman has 18 points (6G / 12A) and 62 blocks in 43 games this season.
The Penguins have struggled for a large portion of the 2024-25 season, with Jarry not being an exception. After a horrendous start to the Season, Jarry spent several weeks with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, attempting to regain his form. He returned to the lineup in mid-November and, albeit showcasing better results, still struggled, posting a .893 SV% in 18 games (7-6-4).
Zack Bolduc and Nathan Walker will be healthy scratches for the Blues on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames, allowing Mathieu Joseph and Alexandre Texier to re-enter the lineup. The 27-year-old Joseph is averaging 12:07 time-on-ice and has four points (2G / 2A) in 26 games this season.
The Penguins have been outscored 10-2 in their previous two games (0-2-0) and will hope for a better fate on Tuesday with Jarry tending the twine against the Seattle Kraken. The 29-year-old Jarry has a 3.32 GAA and .886 SV% in 21 appearances this season (8-7-4). Even so, the Penguins enter Tuesday's contest as -135 home favorites against a Kraken squad that has lost five of their last six (1-4-1).
The Penguins have been outscored 10-2 in their previous two games (0-2-0) and will hope for a better fate on Tuesday with Jarry tending the twine against the Seattle Kraken. The 29-year-old Jarry has a 3.32 GAA and .886 SV% in 21 appearances this season (8-7-4). Even so, the Penguins enter Tuesday's contest as -135 home favorites against a Kraken squad that has lost five of their last six (1-4-1).
Frederik Andersen (knee) returned to the ice last Wednesday, his first time skating since undergoing knee surgery on November 22nd. He’s about seven weeks into an 8-to-12-week timetable, indicating that his recovery is still on schedule.
Derek Ryan will be a healthy scratch on Monday against the Los Angeles Kings, allowing Brown to re-enter the lineup. The 30-year-old Brown has only played five games this season, averaging 11:42 time-on-ice.
Mukhamadulin has been a regular in the Sharks' lineup the past few weeks but will return the the AHL. The 23-year-old defenseman averaged 15:24 time-on-ice, scoring one goal in 10 games with the Sharks.
Walman last appeared in a Sharks' jersey on December 21st due to a lower-body injury and has skated the past few days but will remain out of the lineup on Friday. In 31 games with the Sharks this season, he leads all defenders on the team with five goals, 25 points and 80 SOG.
Frederik Andersen (knee) returned to the ice on Wednesday, his first time skating since undergoing knee surgery on November 22nd. He’s almost seven weeks into an 8-to-12-week timetable, indicating that his recovery is still on schedule.
Troy Stecher will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins, allowing Brown to re-enter the lineup. The 30-year-old Brown has only played three games this season, averaging 12:13 time-on-ice.
Walman last appeared in a Sharks' jersey on December 21st due to a lower-body injury and skated on Tuesday with the team but will remain out as they take on the Vegas Golden Knights. It was a positive sign for the 28-year-old defensemen who could possibly return when San Jose takes on Utah on Friday. In 31 games with the Sharks this season, he leads all defenders on the team with five goals, 25 points and 80 SOG.
Mukhamadullin will replace Marc-Edouard Vlasic on San Jose's third defensive pair on Tuesday in Vegas. Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky admitted on Tuesday he wanted to keep Mukhamadullin in the lineup every few games to keep him fresh. The 22-year-old has a goal and nine SOG in eight games played so far this season.
Zack Bolduc will draw back into the Blues' lineup on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild, sending Joseph to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Joseph played the last two games for the Blues and is averaging 12:07 time-on-ice, scoring four points (2G / 2A) through 26 games this season.
