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Charlie Coyle recorded a goal and three assists to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. Coyle's performance was the highlight of a night where Columbus extended their points streak to a season-high 10 games (6-0-4). His power-play goal in the first period helped set the tone for the Blue Jackets' dominant offensive display.
Andrei Vasilevskiy will protect the net for the Lightning in Tuesday's road matchup against the Kraken. Vasilevskiy enters the contest looking to bounce back from a challenging stretch, having posted a 2-5-0 record with a 3.50 GAA and an .880 save percentage over his last seven appearances. He faces a Seattle offense that has scored 20 goals over their previous six games.
Mattias Samuelsson is expected to return to the Sabres' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Golden Knights after missing one contest with an undisclosed injury. The 26-year-old will resume his regular top-four role, which includes responsibilities on the penalty kill. While Samuelsson has enjoyed a career year offensively, he has recorded only two points over his last 10 outings.
Alex Tuch will not suit up for Tuesday's game against the Golden Knights due to an illness. Tuch appears to need at least one game off to recover, with his next opportunity to return set for Thursday's contest in San Jose. In his absence, Tyson Kozak is expected to return to the lineup from an undisclosed injury, and Josh Doan is projected to see an increase in ice time.
Patrick Kane led the Red Wings to a 5-2 win over the Flames, scoring two second-period goals to reach 504 career tallies. With his first goal of the night, Kane surpassed Joe Mullen for the fourth-most goals by a U.S.-born player in NHL history. The 37-year-old veteran has 12 goals and 40 points in 53 games this season, marking his 19th consecutive 40-point campaign. Kane has been in strong form recently, recording three goals and seven points over his last six appearances.
Spencer Knight is set to start in goal for the Blackhawks against Minnesota on Tuesday. Knight enters the contest with a 17-19-8 record, three shutouts, a 2.64 GAA, and a .908 save percentage across 44 appearances this season. He is looking to bounce back following a 28-save performance in a 4-0 loss to Vegas last Saturday. He faces a Minnesota offense that currently ranks 12th in the NHL, averaging 3.26 goals per game.
Jeremy Swayman will start in goal for the Bruins against the Canadiens on Tuesday. Swayman enters the matchup in excellent form, posting a 4-1-0 record with a .931 save percentage across five appearances in March. He takes the crease in the second half of a back-to-back set following Joonas Korpisalo's overtime loss to the Devils on Monday.
Bussi is expected to start in goal for Tuesday's road game against the Blue Jackets after occupying the starter's crease during Monday's practice. The 27-year-old netminder holds a 25-5-1 record this season with a 2.37 GAA and an .898 save percentage. He aims to rebound from a recent slump, having posted a 3.81 GAA and an .835 save percentage across four appearances since the Olympic break. He faces a Columbus squad that has secured five wins in their eight games throughout March.
Svechnikov will return to action for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jackets after missing Monday's practice due to an undisclosed issue. He is expected to reclaim his position on Carolina's top line. Through 66 appearances this season, the winger has been productive, recording 24 goals and 58 points while contributing 172 shots on net and 119 hits. His availability ensures the Hurricanes maintain their primary offensive rotation for the matchup.
Askarov (lower body) remains day-to-day and is not expected to be in the lineup for Tuesday's road matchup against Edmonton. He is poised to miss his fourth consecutive game and will be evaluated further upon the team's return to San Jose. Through 40 appearances this season, the goaltender has earned a 19-17-3 record with a 3.56 GAA and an .886 save percentage.
Nolan Foote is set to make his Florida Panthers debut in Tuesday's game against the Vancouver Canucks. Foote was called up from AHL Charlotte earlier this week, where he accumulated 14 goals and 32 points in 54 games this season. He will face the Canucks, who are coached by his father, Adam Foote. The forward was signed by Florida to a one-year, two-way deal last July.
Sam Bennett (undisclosed) is set to return to the Panthers' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Canucks after missing Sunday's loss to Seattle. Bennett, who was injured during last week's win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, is expected to occupy a top-six role. Across 65 appearances this season, he has registered 24 goals, 50 points, 170 shots on net, and 109 hits.
Seth Jones (upper body) has been activated from long-term injured reserve and will return to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Canucks. The 31-year-old blueliner has been sidelined since sustaining a broken collarbone during the Winter Classic on Jan. 2. Prior to the injury, Jones recorded 24 points, 78 shots on net, 38 hits, and 47 blocked shots over 40 games. He is expected to slot into one of Florida's top two defensive pairings for the remainder of the season.
Evgeni Malkin returned from a five-game suspension to lead the Penguins to a 7-2 victory over Colorado, recording two goals and an assist. Malkin confirmed he and GM Kyle Dubas plan to discuss his contract status this summer, as he remains focused on the final 15 games of the regular season and a playoff push. The 39-year-old center expressed a desire to continue playing next season. Pittsburgh currently holds an 85.3% chance of reaching the postseason.
Sergei Bobrovsky will guard the goal for the Panthers in Tuesday's road matchup against the Canucks. Bobrovsky enters the contest having won his last two starts, stopping 58 of 60 shots faced. On the season, he holds a 24-19-1 record with three shutouts, a 3.03 GAA, and an .878 save percentage across 45 appearances. He faces a Vancouver offense that ranks 31st in the league, averaging 2.52 goals per game.
Brad Marchand was placed on injured reserve Tuesday after missing the Panthers' last three games with a lower-body injury. With Florida currently outside of the postseason race, there is speculation that the veteran forward could be shut down for the remainder of the year to recover from the cumulative toll of multiple deep playoff runs and recent injuries.
Nick Foligno faces his former team, the Chicago Blackhawks, for the first time since being acquired by the Minnesota Wild at the trade deadline. Foligno, who served as Chicago's captain, was praised by teammates like Connor Bedard for his leadership during his tenure. While his brother Marcus remains on injured reserve, Nick has transitioned smoothly to Minnesota, recording one assist in five games as he pursues his first Stanley Cup.
Adin Hill will make his fifth consecutive start for the Golden Knights on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. Hill is coming off a 21-save shutout victory against Chicago on Saturday and has won his last two outings. On the season, he holds an 8-6-3 record with a 3.05 GAA and an .871 save percentage. He faces a tough test against a Buffalo team that ranks sixth in the league with 3.45 goals per game.
Alex Nedeljkovic is slated to start in goal for the San Jose Sharks against the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday. Nedeljkovic has been in excellent form, winning his last two starts while stopping 64 of 68 shots. He enters the game with a 13-9-3 record, a 2.77 GAA, and a .903 save percentage. He will face an Oilers team that will be without star forward Leon Draisaitl due to a lower-body injury.
Erik Karlsson recorded a goal and two assists in Monday's 7-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche, marking his fourth multi-point effort in his last five games. The 35-year-old defenseman has been instrumental in Pittsburgh's playoff push, tallying three goals and 10 assists in nine games throughout March. On the season, Karlsson has accumulated seven goals, 49 points, and a plus-13 rating across 62 appearances.
