Phillips will for in for Louis Crevier as Chicago looks to get some fresh legs into their lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Phillips has no goals and six assists in 32 games this season.
Nate Schmidt is battling an illness that will keep him out of the lineup on Tuesday, allowing Stanely to play for the second time in the last three games. The 25-year-old Stanely has played 13 games with the Jets this season, tallying one assist, 17 hits, and 21 blocks.
Vilardi exited last Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars in the second period with an upper-body injury and will miss a third straight game on Tuesday. The 24-year-old Vilardi had been productive lately, scoring 10 points (5G / 5A) in his last seven games.
Hellebuyck continues his reign as the odd-on Vezina trophy favourite and will return to the crease on Tuesday after having the day off in the Jets' last contest. Hellebuyck has allowed three or fewer goals in four straight (3-1-0), including saving 32 of 35 (.914 SV%) in his last outing, a 5-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. The Jets are -161 home favourites on Tuesday as they host a Kraken club playing the back end of a back-to-back.
Jarred Tinordi will draw back into the Blackhawks lineup on Monday, as Phillips will serve as a healthy scratch. Phillips played for only the third time in the last eight games on Saturday and registered a -2 plus/minus, one shot, and two hits in 14:53 time-on-ice.
Hellebuyck will start the front end, and less favourable matchup, of a back-to-back for the Jets on Saturday. The All-Star netminder played exceptionally despite allowing three goals on 35 shots (.914 SV%) in a 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars on Thursday night, snapping a four-game winning streak for the Jets.
Vilardi exited Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars in the second period with an upper-body injury and did not participate in practice on Friday. The 24-year-old Vilardi has been productive lately, scoring 10 points (5G / 5A) in his last seven games.
Fleury has not played the last three games for the Lightning and was a game-time decision against the Buffalo Sabres. Fleury played only 5:05 time-on-ice before exiting Tampa Bay's February 22nd tilt against the Washington Capitals with an upper-body injury.
Hellebuyck did not play on Tuesday but will return to the crease on Thursday in a highly touted divisional matchup against the Dallas Stars. Hellebuyck has won two straight, including saving 29 of 32 shots (.906 SV%) in a 4-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday. The Jets are winless in two outings this season against a Stars club with only one win in their last seven games (1-3-3).
Fleury has not played the last three games for the Lightning and will be a game-time decision against the Buffalo Sabres. Fleury played only 5:05 time-on-ice before exiting Tampa Bay's February 22nd tilt against the Washington Capitals with an upper-body injury.
