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Hellebuyck will start Tuesday in Pittsburgh.

After representing his team at the All-Star weekend, Hellebuyck will return to the crease on Tuesday evening. After being the most dominant goalie in the league for two months, Hellebuyck is riding a two-game losing streak for the first time since November, allowing six goals on 49 shots (.878 SV%). The talented netminder will look to return to form on Tuesday as the Jets enter action as slight +103 road underdogs against a Pittsburgh Penguins team that has lost three of their last four (1-2-1).

Connor Hellebuyck
Hellebuyck is in the starter's crease at Tuesday's morning skate.

After representing his team at the All-Star weekend, Hellebuyck will likely return to the crease on Tuesday evening. After being the most dominant goalie in the league for two months, Hellebuyck is riding a two-game losing streak for the first time since November, allowing six goals on 49 shots (.878 SV%). The talented netminder will look to return to form on Tuesday as the Jets enter action as slight +103 road underdogs against a Pittsburgh Penguins team that has lost three of their last four (1-2-1).

Connor Hellebuyck
Skinner will start Tuesday in Vegas.

Skinner will start a monumental game for the Oilers, their first game back from the All-Star break, as they search for their 17th straight victory. Skinner saved 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) in his last outing and has been nearly unbeatable during the Oilers' 16-game winning streak, allowing more than two goals only once and posting a tremendous .950 SV% in 12 contests (12-0-0). The Oilers are -147 road favourites against a Vegas Golden Knights squad with points in six of their last seven games (5-1-1).

Stuart Skinner
Scheifele (lower-body) will be back in the Jets' lineup on Tuesday.

Scheifele has missed the Jets' previous six games as he dealt with a lower-body injury but will return to Winnipeg's lineup on Tuesday vs. Pittsburgh. The 30-year-old star centre will make a much-welcomed return as he currently leads the Jets in points with 14 goals and 41 points in 41 games played before his injury.

Mark Scheifele
Ferraro (undisclosed) has been placed on the Injured Reserve.

Ferraro left the Sharks' game a week ago vs. Los Angeles after just 14:02 due to an undisclosed injury and has been placed on the Injured Reserve Monday. The 25-year-old had been a key part of San Jose's blue line throughout the year, with his 14 points (1G/13A), 26 PIMs, 79 SOG, and -21 plus/minus.

Mario Ferraro
Thrun (shoulder) has been placed on the Injured Reserve Saturday.

Thrun was caught earlier in the week with a wrap around his shoulder and will be out Saturday as San Jose takes on Buffalo and has officially been placed on the Injured Reserve. The 22-year-old rookie defender has had his fair share of growing pains in his first season, with a goal, two assists, 28 SOG, four PIMs and a -7 plus/minus in 23 games played.

Henry Thrun
Thrun (shoulder) is out Saturday and is likely done until after the All-Star break.

Thrun was caught earlier in the week with a wrap around his shoulder and will be out Saturday as San Jose takes on Buffalo. The 22-year-old rookie defender has had his fair share of growing pains in his first season, with a goal, two assists, 28 SOG, four PIMs and a -7 plus/minus in 23 games played.

Henry Thrun
Skinner is expected to start Saturday vs. Nashville.

After receiving the night off on Thursday, Skinner will return to the crease on Saturday as the Oilers attempt to extend their franchise-best winning streak to 16 games. The entire Oilers' team has been firing on all cylinders, but Skinner has been their backbone, allowing two or fewer goals in 10 straight, posting a sensational .953 SV%. The Oilers last played the Nashville Predators on November 4th, a 5-2 loss with Jack Campbell between the pipes.

Stuart Skinner
Vilardi (lower body) will be a game-time decision Saturday vs. Toronto.

Vilardi has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury but could return to the lineup on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 24-year-old Vilardi has three goals and has fired 15 shots on goal in his last five games.

Gabriel Vilardi
Morrissey (lower body) will be a game-time decision Saturday vs. Toronto.

Morrissey exited the Jets' last games with only 7:17 time-on-ice after blocking a shot but appears to be on the mend for a quick recovery after participating at practice on Friday. If Morrissey is unable to play on Saturday, the Jets' next game is not for another nine days. Neal Pionk replaced Morrissey on the top powerplay unit after Morrissey left the game.

Josh Morrissey
Morrissey (lower body) is on the ice for Winnipeg's practice Friday.

Morrissey exited the Jets' last games with only 7:17 time-on-ice after blocking a shot but appears to be on the mend for a quick recovery after participating at practice on Friday. The Jets' next game is on Saturday, followed by a nine-day break. Neal Pionk replaced Morrissey on the top powerplay unit after Morrissey left the game.

Josh Morrissey