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Kevin Lankinen will protect the home net for the Vancouver Canucks against the Islanders on Monday. He has a recent record of 0-3-1 in his last five appearances, allowing 15 goals on 140 shots. This season, Lankinen holds a 6-13-4 record with a 3.36 GAA and an .887 save percentage through 24 outings. The Islanders, his opponent, rank 23rd in the league with an average of 2.85 goals per game this campaign.
Goaltender Dan Vladar (undisclosed) has been placed on injured reserve by the Philadelphia Flyers as of Monday. This move is retroactive to Wednesday, his last game played. In a corresponding transaction, Bobby Brink was activated from IR. The 28-year-old netminder has compiled a 16-7-4 record this season, alongside a 2.46 GAA and a .905 save percentage across 28 appearances. Samuel Ersson and Aleksei Kolosov are expected to share goaltending duties during Vladar's absence.
Lukas Dostal is expected to start in goal at home for the Anaheim Ducks against the Rangers on Monday. Dostal enters the game on a two-game winning streak, having stopped 50 of 53 shots for a .943 save percentage in his last two starts. This season, he holds a 15-12-2 record with a 3.12 GAA and an .890 save percentage through 31 outings. The Rangers, his opponents, recently broke a slump with a 6-3 victory over Philadelphia.
Jacob Markstrom is slated to start in goal for the New Jersey Devils on the road against Calgary on Monday. He aims to rebound after stopping 31 of 35 shots in a 4-1 loss to Carolina on Saturday. This season, Markstrom holds a 12-11-1 record with a 3.37 GAA and an .879 save percentage across 25 outings. The Flames, his opponent, have won three of their last four games, outscoring competition 12-9 during that stretch.
Anaheim Ducks forward Chris Kreider (illness) is confirmed to play Monday against the Rangers, according to Peter Baugh of The Athletic. Kreider missed two games due to the illness. He has recorded 15 goals and 25 points in 42 appearances during the 2025-26 season. His return means Jansen Harkins is expected to be a healthy scratch for Monday's contest.
Defenseman Cole Clayton has been traded to the Vancouver Canucks as part of a deal that sent Kiefer Sherwood to the San Jose Sharks on Monday. The Canucks received Clayton, along with second-round draft picks in 2026 and 2027, in exchange for Sherwood. This move marks a change of scenery for Clayton as he joins the Vancouver organization.
Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm is featured in a Monday guide for fantasy hockey pickups. The guide offers essential advice on which players to add to fantasy rosters and how to strategize for the week ahead. Although specific performance metrics or detailed analysis for Lindholm are not provided in the source, his mention indicates he is a player fantasy managers should consider for their lineups.
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is slated to start on the road against Carolina on Monday, as reported by Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550. Alex Lyon (lower body) will serve as the backup after being activated from injured reserve. Luukkonen holds a 10-6-2 record with a 2.72 GAA and .901 save percentage in 18 games this season. In his last outing, he made 30 saves on 35 shots in a 5-4 overtime loss to Minnesota.
Connor Hellebuyck is slated to start on the road against Chicago on Monday. The Winnipeg Jets goaltender holds a 12-12-5 record with a 2.76 GAA and .901 save percentage across 29 appearances in 2025-26. Hellebuyck has struggled recently, allowing three or more goals in six of his last seven outings. He faces a Chicago team that has lost its past three games, being outscored 12-4 during that stretch.
Devin Cooley will patrol the home crease for the Calgary Flames against New Jersey on Monday. Cooley is on a hot streak, having won his last three outings while stopping 83 of 88 shots faced. This season, he boasts a 6-4-2 record with a 2.20 GAA and a .921 save percentage through 15 appearances. He faces a New Jersey team that is tied for 28th in the league with 2.58 goals per game.
Filip Gustavsson is expected to start on the road against Toronto on Monday for the Minnesota Wild. Gustavsson recently secured a 5-4 overtime win over Buffalo on Saturday, stopping 20 of 24 shots. His season record stands at 15-9-5 with a 2.55 GAA and a .909 save percentage through 30 outings. He will face a formidable Toronto Maple Leafs team that is red hot, going 9-1-3 across their past 13 games and averaging 4.08 goals per game.
Alex Lyon (lower body) has been activated off injured reserve by the Buffalo Sabres on Monday. This move corresponds with Josh Norris being placed on IR. Lyon holds a 10-6-3 record with a 2.82 GAA and a .906 save percentage across 21 appearances in 2025-26. Now healthy, Lyon will re-enter the competition for starts alongside Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Colten Ellis, potentially as the No. 1 option, though the Sabres are unlikely to use a single regular starter with three active goalies.
Josh Norris (ribs) has been placed on injured reserve by the Buffalo Sabres on Monday, a corresponding move to Alex Lyon's activation. Norris is considered week-to-week and will miss his third consecutive game against Carolina on Monday. His return timeline remains unclear. In 19 appearances this season, Norris has contributed six goals, 17 points, 27 shots on net, 11 blocked shots, and six hits.
Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) is set to miss Monday's game against Buffalo for the Carolina Hurricanes, marking his third consecutive absence. He also missed Carolina's previous two games due to the injury. The defenseman has recorded six goals and 32 points in 35 outings during the 2025-26 season. His next opportunity to return to the lineup will be Thursday when the Hurricanes face Chicago.
Joseph Woll is confirmed to start in goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday against Minnesota. Despite a recent 27-save effort in a 6-5 overtime loss, Woll holds a strong 3-0-1 record over his last four starts, stopping 118 of 128 shots. This season, he boasts an 11-4-3 record with a 2.73 GAA, a .912 save percentage, and two shutouts through 19 appearances.
Leo Carlsson is listed among the NHL players currently dealing with injuries that may impact the Olympic hockey tournament. His health status is a key consideration for his team and the tournament organizers. The news highlights the ongoing challenges of player availability due to injuries as the event approaches.
Brayden Point is reportedly among the NHL players experiencing injuries that could affect their participation in the Olympic hockey tournament. His current condition raises questions about his availability and potential impact on team rosters. The news surfaces as teams finalize their preparations, with player health becoming a critical factor in tournament readiness.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins of the Edmonton Oilers celebrated his 1,000th regular-season NHL game by scoring a power-play goal on three shots in Sunday's 5-0 victory over the Blues. The tally, coming 5:55 into the contest, ended an 11-game goal drought for Nugent-Hopkins, who had recorded eight assists during that span. This season, he has accumulated 40 points (12 goals, 28 assists) through 41 appearances. His career totals stand at 283 goals and 505 assists in the regular season.
Zach Hyman of the Edmonton Oilers delivered a starring performance in Sunday's 5-0 victory over the Blues, scoring two goals on four shots, adding an assist, and finishing with a plus-3 rating. He was directly involved in the Oilers' last three goals of the game. This strong outing extends his recent hot streak, as he now has six goals and two assists over his last five contests. For the season, the veteran winger has accumulated 19 goals, 12 assists, 94 shots on net, and a plus-10 rating in 31 appearances.
Connor Ingram of the Edmonton Oilers recorded his first shutout as an Oiler on Sunday, stopping all 27 shots in a dominant 5-0 victory over the Blues. The 28-year-old netminder has been in strong form recently, posting a 3-1-1 record over his last five games while allowing just seven goals on 131 shots during that span. For the current season, Ingram's statistics include a 5-3-1 record, a 2.22 goals-against average, and a .917 save percentage. He is expected to be in a timeshare with Tristan Jarry moving forward.
