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St. Louis Blues' Robert Thomas (lower body) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup against Carolina, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports on Jan 12, 2026. Thomas didn't participate in Monday's practice. He has compiled 11 goals, 33 points, 60 shots on net, and 23 blocked shots across 42 appearances this season. If Thomas is unavailable to play against the Hurricanes on Tuesday, Brayden Schenn will probably center the Blues' top line.
Veteran goaltender James Reimer, 37, has officially signed a one-year, $850,000 one-way contract with the Ottawa Senators. This move comes as the Senators cope with Linus Ullmark's personal leave of absence. Reimer made his organizational debut Sunday with AHL Belleville, allowing six goals on 28 shots. He previously played for Team Canada at the Spengler Cup and had a PTO with the Maple Leafs this past fall. Reimer has played 525 NHL games across eight teams, holding a .910 save percentage. He joined Senators practice Monday, preparing for Tuesday's game.
St. Louis Blues' Philip Broberg is in the concussion protocol and is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Hurricanes, the Blues announced Monday, Jan 12, 2026. Broberg sustained his injury during the first period of Saturday's game against the Golden Knights and is considered day-to-day. While he's slated to miss at least one game, head coach Jim Montgomery said Monday that the team's medical staff is "very happy" with Broberg's progress so far. Matt Kessel will likely enter the lineup against Carolina on Tuesday.
Edmonton Oilers' Connor Ingram will defend the road net against the Blackhawks on Monday, Jan 12, 2026, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports. Ingram will make his second straight start after a 27-save effort in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Kings. He has a 3-2-1 record at the NHL level this season while stopping 149 of the 167 shots he has faced. Chicago sits 24th in the league this campaign with 2.82 goals per game.
Colten Ellis is set to defend the crease Monday against the Panthers. He is coming off a 30-save performance in a 3-2 win over the Rangers on Thursday. This will be his second start in the last three games. The Panthers average 3.02 goals per game this season.
Trent Miner is expected to start Monday's home game against the Maple Leafs. He is coming off a 29-save shutout performance Saturday against the Blue Jackets. The Avalanche will likely send Miner to the minors once Mackenzie Blackwood returns from a lower-body injury.
Sergei Bobrovsky will start Monday's road game against Buffalo. He has struggled recently, with a 3.60 GAA and .823 save percentage in his last four starts. Bobrovsky is looking to build momentum after a win Saturday against Ottawa. The Sabres rank 12th in the league with 3.19 goals per game. He lost to Buffalo 3-0 on Oct. 18, making 28 saves.
Brad Marchand will miss his third consecutive game Monday against Buffalo due to an undisclosed injury. He was on the ice for morning skate but will not play. Marchand has 23 goals and 46 points in 41 games this season. His return status for Friday's game against Carolina is uncertain.
Marco Rossi is expected to be sidelined for another 2-3 weeks with a lower-body injury. This timeline puts him at risk of missing the Olympic break. In eight games with the Canucks, he has one goal and one assist. He is unlikely to reach 60 points this season and could miss the 40-point mark.
Vancouver Canucks leading goal scorer Kiefer Sherwood is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury and will miss Monday's game against the Montréal Canadiens, potentially sidelining him for up to a week. Despite participating in morning skate, the team is being cautious. Sherwood, 30, has tallied 17 goals and 23 points in 44 games this season, also ranking second in the NHL in hits. An unrestricted free agent, his name has been circulating in trade rumors ahead of the March 6 deadline.
Joel Eriksson Ek will miss his second straight game against New Jersey due to a lower-body injury, but remains day-to-day. In his last 11 games, the center recorded four goals, four assists, and 34 shots. He is expected to return to a top-six role and power-play duties once healthy.
Jordan Eberle (upper body) will be available for Monday's game against the Rangers after missing the last two contests. He participated in morning skate and has been cleared to play. Eberle had points in seven of his previous eight games, with five goals and three assists.
Jesper Wallstedt will start Monday's home game against the Devils. He has alternated starts with Filip Gustavsson recently. In his last five games, Wallstedt is 2-1-2 with a 3.12 GAA and .901 save percentage. The Devils rank third-worst in the league with 2.56 goals per game.
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones, sidelined since late October due to injury, has been assigned to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) for a conditioning assignment. This stint, which can last up to two weeks, will allow Jones to play games after being out for over two months. The defenseman, signed as a free agent this summer, has recorded one point in seven NHL games this season and has 255 career NHL games under his belt.
Nikita Tolopilo was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, indicating he will start Monday's road game against Montreal. He was recalled by the Canucks on Sunday. Tolopilo has a 2-1-0 record with a 2.74 GAA and .911 save percentage in four appearances this season.
Andrei Vasilevskiy is expected to start Tuesday's road game against the Penguins. Jonas Johansson will start Monday's game against the Flyers. Vasilevskiy has won his last seven starts, posting a 2.41 GAA and .903 save percentage during that streak.
Jonas Johansson will start Monday's road game against the Flyers, taking the first half of the Lightning's back-to-back. Andrei Vasilevskiy is expected to start Tuesday's game versus Pittsburgh. Johansson is 9-6-1 this season with a .894 save percentage and 2.83 GAA in 17 appearances.
Philipp Grubauer was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, indicating he will start Monday's road game against the Rangers. He is looking to bounce back after an overtime loss Thursday. Grubauer is 4-0-1 in his last five starts with a 1.39 GAA and .960 save percentage. The Rangers average just 2.57 goals per game.
Jakub Dobes will start Monday's home game against Vancouver. He has played in only one of the Canadiens' last nine games. In that recent appearance, Dobes allowed five goals on 25 shots but still earned the win.
Jonathan Quick was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, indicating he will start Monday's home game against the Kraken. He has started four of the last five games but has struggled, going 0-3-1 with a 5.49 GAA and .786 save percentage. The Kraken average 2.74 goals per game.
