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Carter Hart will guard the road goal for the Vegas Golden Knights against the Jets on Tuesday. The 27-year-old netminder aims to rebound from a recent stretch where he posted a 1-3-1 record, allowing 20 goals over his last five games. He faces a struggling Jets team, which enters Tuesday's matchup on a nine-game losing streak (0-6-3).
Joseph Woll will patrol the home crease for the Toronto Maple Leafs against Florida on Tuesday. In his last two outings, Woll has allowed eight goals on 42 shots, resulting in an 0-0-1 record. This season, he holds an 8-4-2 record with one shutout, a 2.82 GAA, and a .909 save percentage through 15 appearances. He faces a Florida team ranked 14th in the league with 3.10 goals per game.
Connor Bedard (shoulder) joined the Blackhawks for part of Tuesday's practice, marking significant progress in his rehabilitation. The 20-year-old center, who was recently upgraded to day-to-day status, will not play Wednesday against St. Louis. However, coach Jeff Blashill indicated a potential return this weekend. Bedard was originally expected to be out until January or before the Olympic break, but his recovery timeline has narrowed considerably.
Lukas Dostal will guard the road goal for the Anaheim Ducks versus the Flyers on Tuesday. The 25-year-old goalie gets the start after Petr Mrazek (undisclosed) was injured Monday. Dostal stopped all three shots he faced after entering Monday's game, but he has lost his last four decisions (0-3-1), allowing 21 goals on 125 shots (.832 save percentage) over his last six appearances. He'll need to improve to help the Ducks end their skid.
Matvei Michkov (foot) will not play for the Philadelphia Flyers against Anaheim on Tuesday. He will miss at least one game after taking a puck to his foot in Saturday's 5-2 win over Edmonton. Michkov was on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate, suggesting this could be a short absence. This season, he has recorded nine goals, 23 points, and 78 shots on net across 40 appearances.
Scott Wedgewood will defend the road net for the Colorado Avalanche against the Lightning on Tuesday. He is coming off a 23-save effort in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Florida and will be playing for the third time in four days due to Mackenzie Blackwood's (lower body) absence. The 33-year-old has posted an impressive 18-2-4 record this season, with two shutouts, a 2.17 GAA, and a .918 save percentage through 26 appearances.
Andrei Vasilevskiy will guard the home goal for the Tampa Bay Lightning versus the Avalanche on Tuesday. The 31-year-old netminder has won his last five outings, despite posting an .893 save percentage during that span. He faces a significant challenge against the league-leading Avalanche, who enter the game after only their third regulation loss of the season and have scored 23 goals over their last six games.
Brandon Bussi will protect the home goal for the Carolina Hurricanes against the Stars on Tuesday. The 27-year-old goalie recently secured a win over the Devils, stopping 28 of 29 shots, bouncing back from his worst outing. He holds a 14-2-1 record this season, with three wins in his last four games. Bussi has also been noted as a trending player in fantasy hockey, having been on the rise over the past month, garnering attention for his recent performance.
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin has been placed on Injured Reserve with a lower-body injury, which is still being evaluated. He is expected to miss at least the next three games, though sources indicate the club avoided a worst-case scenario. Shesterkin holds a 17-12-4 record with a 2.45 GAA and one shutout in 34 appearances this season. Jonathan Quick will assume starting duties, with Spencer Martin or Dylan Garand potentially called up.
New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox has been placed on Long-Term Injured Reserve due to a lower-body injury, making him ineligible to return until at least January 31. The exact recovery timeline is unclear. Fox had recently returned from an upper-body injury, recording a goal, an assist, five shots, and four blocked shots in three games. This season, he has accumulated four goals, 28 points, 56 shots, 45 blocked shots, and 15 hits in 30 appearances.
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is slated to start in goal against Vegas on Tuesday. He has been struggling recently, losing his last eight outings (0-5-3) and allowing 23 goals on 190 shots during that span. For the season, Hellebuyck holds a 9-11-3 record with a 2.58 GAA and a .905 save percentage through 23 appearances. Vegas currently ranks 15th in the league with 3.08 goals per game.
Philadelphia Flyers forward Trevor Zegras had an emotional and productive night, scoring two goals in a 5-2 victory over his former team, the Anaheim Ducks. This was Zegras's first game against the Ducks since being traded last summer. The 24-year-old expressed that the game 'meant a lot' to him, and he now has 41 points in 41 games this season with the Flyers, contributing significantly to their win.
Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (undisclosed) is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday against San Jose after missing four games. While he is currently in an 11-game goal drought, managing only 12 shots during that span, Monahan has contributed six assists over the same stretch, including three on the power play. His return will provide a boost to the Blue Jackets' forward depth.
Defenseman Egor Zamula has signed a one-year, prorated $1 million deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets after clearing waivers. Zamula was recently acquired by the Penguins from the Flyers but had his contract terminated after being suspended for not reporting to their AHL affiliate. Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell praised Zamula, who has 41 points in 168 career NHL games, as a mobile defenseman with good size and puck-moving ability.
Oilers G Tristan Jarry (lower body) has been moved to long-term injured reserve. He has already missed seven games due to the issue, so this shift doesn't significantly alter his recovery timeline. Since being acquired by the Oilers via trade, the 30-year-old netminder posted a 3-0-0 record despite a 3.08 GAA. Until Jarry is given the all-clear, Connor Ingram and Calvin Pickard are expected to handle the netminding duties for Edmonton.
Jet Greaves is slated to start in net for the Columbus Blue Jackets against the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday. He has been a workhorse for the team, appearing in 12 of their last 13 games, posting a 5-6-1 record with a 2.40 GAA and a .922 save percentage. Greaves recently lost in overtime to Pittsburgh after Columbus squandered a 4-1 lead. He will face a Sharks team coming off a 7-3 defeat.
Alex Lyon (lower body) has been moved to injured reserve by the Buffalo Sabres as of Tuesday. He will miss his third consecutive game against Vancouver after sustaining the injury in a 4-2 win over St. Louis on December 29. While considered day-to-day, his return timeline remains unclear. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is expected to handle most starts during Lyon's absence, with Colten Ellis serving as backup.
Steven Stamkos, associated with the Nashville Predators, is highlighted as one of the players who has been on the rise over the past month in fantasy hockey. The article also covers general fantasy hockey goalie notes and power-play trends, indicating Stamkos's recent performance has been noteworthy enough to be included in discussions about trending players.
Anze Kopitar (lower body) is considered day-to-day and is not expected to be out long term, according to Dennis Bernstein. The Los Angeles Kings captain sustained the injury Monday against the Wild and was ruled out mid-game. With the Kings playing San Jose on Wednesday, the team is unlikely to rush the 38-year-old back if he's not 100% healthy. A center from AHL Ontario may be recalled if Kopitar is unavailable due to the team's current depth issues.
Alex Nedeljkovic is slated to start in goal for the San Jose Sharks at home Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 29-year-old has struggled recently, allowing at least three goals in each of his last three starts and has not secured a win since December 11 in Toronto. He will aim to rebound against a Columbus team that is last in the Eastern Conference with an 18-16-7 record, and is coming off a blown 4-1 lead against the Penguins.
