Shesterkin allowed two goals on 31 shots (.935 SV%) to break a two-game winning streak as he was downed by Montreal in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been solid this season, with his 20-7-6 record, 2.43 GAA and .918 SV%. He will take on the Boston Bruins, who have won seven of their last eight contests after a 4-1 win over the New York Islanders last game.
Martin allowed four goals on 35 shots (.886 SV%) for his fifth-straight loss as he was defeated by Florida in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been very poor for the Canucks all season, as shown by his .880 SV%, 3.76. GAA and 11-10-1 record. He draws the unfortunate start of the Tampa Bay Lightning, who are in the middle of a four-game winning streak and are fifth in the NHL in goals per game (3.6).
Martin allowed four goals on 35 shots (.886 SV%) for his fifth-straight loss as he was defeated by Florida in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been very poor for the Canucks all season, as shown by his .880 SV%, 3.76. GAA and 11-10-1 record. He draws the unfortunate start of the Tampa Bay Lightning, who are in the middle of a four-game winning streak and are fifth in the NHL in goals per game (3.6).
Cholowski has 17 assists, 12 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 35 games with Bridgeport (AHL) and has been recalled for the first time this season to New York. Cholowski has played in 115 career NHL games, with 10 goals, and 30 points across that span.
Blidh had six goals, three assists, 30 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 23 games with the Colorado Eagles (AHL) and has been recalled to the Avalanche Monday. The 27-year-old has yet to pick up a point in nine NHL games so far this season with Colorado, but does have eight SOG and four PIMs.
Pettersson has missed the Penguins' previous two games due to an illness but is expected to draw back into the lineup Monday as they take on Anaheim. The 26-year-old stay-at-home defenseman had been solid prior to his injury, with 11 assists, 52 SOG, 21 PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through 40 games this season.
Gavrikov missed the Blue Jackets' previous two contests due to an upper-body injury but will be a game-time decision Thursday as Columbus takes on Carolina. Gavrikov has two goals, seven assists, 46 SOG, 24 PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 39 games this season.
Korpisalo allowed three goals on 42 shots (.929 SV%) for his second win in three starts as he beat Carolina in his last game. The 28-year-old has been the Blue Jackets' best netminder this season, with his 6-7-1 record, 3.10 GAA and .913 SV%. He takes on the Carolina Hurricanes, who are on an unexpected four-game losing streak after a 5-3 loss to New Jersey last game.
Gavrikov has two goals, seven assists, 46 SOG, 24 PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 39 games this season but will be forced to miss his first contest Tuesday with an upper-body injury. Adam Boqvist draws back into the lineup as a replacement for Gavrikov.
With Koprisalo unavailable, the Blue Jackets recalled Jet Greaves from Cleveland (AHL) to serve as Elvis Merzlikins' backup in Tampa. It's unclear whether or not Korpisalo will be available for Thursday's home game vs. the Hurricanes.
Pettersson has 11 assists, 47 SOG, 19 PIMs and a +4 plus/minus through 37 games this season but will be a game-time decision Thursday vs. Vegas as he deals with an undisclosed injury. The Penguins should provide an update as the teams heads on the ice for warmups.
Martin allowed three goals on 30 shots (.900 SV%) as he snapped a two-game winning streak with a loss to Calgary in his last start. The 27-year-old has fought the puck all season but still has an impressive 11-6-1 record, albeit with a .886 SV% and 3.55 GAA. He takes on the New York Islanders, who just snapped a three-game winning streak with a 4-1 loss to Seattle in their previous contest.
