Beecher did not play in Calgary's most recent game, serving a one-game suspension, and will now be sidelined on a week-to-week basis because of an upper-body injury. The 24-year-old Beecher has three points (1G / 2A) in 25 games this season.
After an 8-1-0 start to the season, the Devils have been the worst team in the Eastern Conference, plummeting in the standings, going 14-17-2. That said, the team got a stellar performance from Markstrom in his most recent outing, saving 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Utah Mammoth. The 35-year-old veteran goalie has had a lackadaisical season, posting a 3.20 GAA and .888 SV% in 21 games (10-9-1), but he has shown some promise lately, posting a solid 1.85 GAA and .941 SV% in his last four games (2-2-0). The Devils enter Tuesday's contest as -111 road favorites against a New York Islanders team that has scored two or fewer goals in nine of their last 10 games (5-4-1).
Tkachuk has skated with the Panthers for the last 10 days, but finally shed his non-contact jersey and returned to being a full participant. Tkachuk has yet to play this season due to an injury, but his season debut is seemingly looming. The 27-year-old Tkachuk recorded 57 points (22G / 35A), 84 hits, and 156 shots last season in 52 games, missing 30 contests due to a lower-body injury.
After an 8-1-0 start to the season, the Devils have been the worst team in the Eastern Conference, plummeting in the standings, going 14-17-2. That said, the team got a stellar performance from Markstrom in his most recent outing, saving 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Utah Mammoth. The 35-year-old veteran goalie has had a lackadaisical season, posting a 3.20 GAA and .888 SV% in 21 games (10-9-1), but he has shown some promise lately, posting a solid 1.85 GAA and .941 SV% in his last four games (2-2-0). The Devils enter Tuesday's contest as -111 road favorites against a New York Islanders team that has scored two or fewer goals in nine of their last 10 games (5-4-1).
Jones did not play in Florida's most recent game due to an upper-body injury and is out week-to-week. The 31-year-old Jones was having a solid season before his injury, averaging 23:29 time-on-ice and scoring 24 points (6G / 18A) in 40 games. Aaron Ekblad has been productive from Florida's blueline lately and should continue seeing offensive success as he will claim a larger role during Jones' absence.
Bastian scored three points (2G / 1A) in a four-game conditioning stint with the Texas Stars (AHL) and has been recalled by Dallas. The 28-year-old has three goals in 20 games with Dallas this season.
Nikita Grebenkin will be a healthy scratch on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers, allowing Hathaway to re-enter the lineup. The 34-year-old Hathaway is still searching for his first point through 33 games this season.
Gudas missed Anaheim's previous two games due to an illness, but will draw back into the lineup on Friday against the Minnesota Wild. The 35-year-old Czech defenseman has eight points (1G / 7A), 49 blocks, and 94 hits in 27 games this season.
The Devils will hand Markstrom his 20th start of the season when they travel to Toronto on Tuesday. Markstrom was unfortunate to be tagged with the loss in his last start, stopping 23 of the 25 shots he faced in a 2-1 loss on Long Island last Tuesday. The 36-year-old netminder brings a 9-8-1 record and .883 SV% into Tuesday night's matchup, where the Devils enter action at -130 on the money line.
Carter Hart has played poorly lately, allowing 10 goals on 50 combined shots (.800 SV%) over his last two games, leading the way for Schmid to start on Wednesday against the Nashville Predators. Schmid was solid in relief of Hart in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild, saving all 15 shots he faced. The 25-year-old Swiss goalie has a 2.40 GAA and .900 SV% in 19 games this season (11-3-4).
Bastian has only played once in the last three weeks and will head to the AHL to play with the Texas Stars on a conditioning stint. The 28-year-old Bastian is averaging 8:17 time-on-ice, recording three goals and 48 hits in 20 games with Dallas.
Gudas is battling an illness and will not play on Monday against the San Jose Sharks. His next chance to return to the lineup will be on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 35-year-old hard-hitting Czech defenseman has eight points (1G / 7A) and 94 hits in 27 games this season.
