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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.
Philipp Grubauer will start in net for the Seattle Kraken against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. Grubauer enters the matchup with a 12-8-3 record, a 2.52 GAA, and a .913 save percentage over 26 appearances this season. He is coming off a strong 32-save performance in a 5-2 victory over Vancouver last Saturday. He faces a Tampa Bay offense that ranks fourth in the league with 3.49 goals per game, though the Lightning have struggled recently, losing seven of their last 10 contests.
Juuse Saros is confirmed to start in goal for the Nashville Predators against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. Saros has been inconsistent recently, alternating wins and losses over his last four starts while posting a 2.71 GAA and .908 save percentage. He previously allowed four goals on 24 shots in a 4-1 loss to Winnipeg on October 18. The Finnish netminder holds an 8-9-4 career record against the Jets, who have won five of their last seven games.
Sidney Crosby was absent from the lineup as the Pittsburgh Penguins secured a decisive 7-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Monday. While the report focuses on the Avalanche's struggles and Nathan MacKinnon's assessment of the game, Crosby's absence was noted as a factor in the context of the matchup. No specific injury details or return timeline for Crosby were provided in the source text.
Nathan MacKinnon recorded a goal against Pittsburgh, marking his fourth consecutive 110-point season, but expressed frustration following a 7-2 loss. MacKinnon noted that the team's chemistry is currently off due to new roster additions and shifting line combinations. He emphasized a need for better communication and system discipline as the Avalanche's Central Division lead has shrunk to three points. Colorado is currently navigating injuries to key forwards and defensive adjustments.
Ingram will start in net for the Oilers against the Sharks on Tuesday. The goaltender is coming off a 3-1 victory over the Predators on Sunday, where he stopped 26 of 27 shots. Since the Olympic break, Ingram has solidified his role as Edmonton's No. 1 netminder, posting a 4-2-1 record with a 2.74 GAA and .892 save percentage across eight appearances. He looks to maintain his momentum against a San Jose squad that has struggled on the road this season.
Greaves will start in goal for the Blue Jackets at home against the Hurricanes on Tuesday. The 24-year-old is coming off an 18-save performance in Saturday's 2-1 shootout win over Philadelphia. On the season, Greaves holds a 21-12-8 record with a 2.64 GAA and .908 save percentage in 42 appearances. He previously faced Carolina on December 9, allowing three goals on 31 shots in a 4-1 loss, and will look for a better result in this divisional matchup.
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reports that the door is wide open for rookie goaltender Jacob Fowler to remain with the Canadiens for the remainder of the season. Despite a recent loss to Anaheim, the organization views Fowler as a prized prospect and is unlikely to rotate him back to the minors given the limited call-up availability post-deadline. While Montreal has not officially confirmed his status, his performance has earned him the opportunity to compete for the starting role.
Eriksson Ek will miss Tuesday's game against Chicago due to a lower-body injury and is currently listed as day-to-day. The 29-year-old center's next opportunity to return to the lineup is Thursday for the second half of the home-and-home series against the Blackhawks. In his absence, Robby Fabbri will rejoin the lineup, and Hunter Haight has been recalled from the minors to provide additional depth for the Wild.
Filip Gustavsson will defend the net for the Wild in Tuesday's road matchup against Chicago. Gustavsson looks to bounce back after allowing four goals on 18 shots in a loss to the Rangers last Saturday. On the season, the Swedish netminder holds a 24-11-6 record with a 2.50 GAA and a .911 save percentage. He faces a favorable opportunity against a Blackhawks offense that ranks 30th in the league, averaging only 2.61 goals per game.
Connor Hellebuyck is expected to start in goal for the Jets against Nashville on Tuesday. Hellebuyck returns to the crease after receiving a day off Sunday following a stretch of eight consecutive appearances, during which he went 4-2-2 with a 2.61 GAA and a .905 save percentage. He has historically performed well against the Predators, boasting an 18-9-2 career record with a 2.38 GAA and a .928 save percentage, including a 30-save performance in an October win.
Joseph Woll will start in goal for the Maple Leafs against the Islanders on Tuesday. Woll has struggled recently, posting a 1-4-1 record with a 3.77 GAA and an .890 save percentage since the Olympic break. He faces an Islanders team that has been productive offensively, scoring 11 goals over their last four games. In his previous start against New York this season, Woll allowed four goals on 25 shots in a 4-3 overtime loss.
The Canadiens announced that Kirby Dach will miss two to four weeks due to an upper-body injury sustained from a hit by Jeffrey Viel during Sunday's game against Anaheim. The 25-year-old forward has already missed 34 games this season. If he remains sidelined for the full four weeks, he will miss the remainder of the regular season. Zachary Bolduc is expected to replace him on the third line while the team manages this latest setback.
Alex DeBrincat delivered a standout performance in Monday's 5-2 victory over the Flames, recording three primary assists and six shots on goal. The winger has been on a hot streak, tallying 12 points over his last nine games. On the season, he has reached 36 assists and 69 points in 68 games, putting him on pace for career highs. With Dylan Larkin sidelined, DeBrincat remains a primary offensive engine for the Red Wings.
Darren Raddysh is projected to be a key offensive contributor in Tuesday's matchup against the Seattle Kraken. Raddysh currently ranks ninth among NHL defensemen in shots on goal and has cleared 2.5 shots in 12 of his last 16 games. The Kraken have struggled defensively against point shots, creating an advantageous environment for Raddysh, who remains a primary target for shot-volume betting strategies.
Moritz Seider contributed a power-play goal, two shots, two blocks, and two penalty minutes in Monday's 5-2 win over Calgary. The 24-year-old blueliner has been highly productive recently, recording nine points in his last 10 games. He now has 47 points on the season, putting him just three points shy of his career-high 50-point total set during his 2021-22 rookie campaign. Seider continues to provide elite, well-rounded fantasy value.
John Gibson backstopped the Red Wings to a 5-2 victory over the Flames on Monday, stopping 25 of 27 shots. Head coach Todd McLellan lauded Gibson's leadership and communication, noting his "swagger" and command of the game during timeouts. Gibson, who has been one of the league's top goaltenders since January, made a critical early-game windmill glove save to maintain momentum. He remains a pivotal piece of Detroit's push for the playoffs.
Laferriere tallied a power-play goal and two even-strength assists in Monday's 4-1 victory against the Rangers. The 24-year-old winger produced his first multi-point effort since Jan. 24, contributing to goals just 28 seconds apart in the second period before setting up an empty-netter. With Kevin Fiala sidelined, Laferriere has stepped up, recording four goals and six points over his last nine games, including both of his power-play goals this season.
