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Jonathan Marchessault (lower body) is confirmed to return to the Nashville Predators' lineup against Calgary on Tuesday, according to Brooks Bratten. After a two-game absence, Marchessault will resume a top-six role and power-play duties. This season, he has recorded four goals, seven points, 46 shots on net, and 33 hits across 20 appearances.
Juuse Saros will protect the home net for the Nashville Predators against Calgary on Tuesday. He's coming off a 24-save performance in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over Chicago. Saros holds a 7-9-3 record with a 3.08 GAA and an .889 save percentage through 19 appearances this season. The Flames rank 32nd in the league with 2.33 goals per game, providing a favorable matchup for Saros.
Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin sustained a lower-body injury and is questionable to return to Tuesday's game versus the Rangers. The injury occurred in the first period after he fell awkwardly following a hit by Vladislav Gavrikov. The early update on his status is not particularly positive. With the Stars also playing Wednesday against the Devils, Nathan Bastian may be required to draw into the lineup if Seguin is unable to play.
Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Maple Leafs. The specific reason for his absence has not been immediately made available. In his place, Jack Studnicka will draw into the lineup in a bottom-six role, while Mackie Samoskevich and A.J. Greer are expected to see the biggest boosts in their ice time due to Verhaeghe's absence.
Andrei Vasilevskiy is slated to start in goal for the Tampa Bay Lightning against the Islanders on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. He enters the game on a hot streak, having won his last six outings while stopping an impressive 162 of 169 shots faced. This season, Vasilevskiy holds a record of 11-5-2 with one shutout, a 2.32 GAA, and a .915 save percentage through 18 appearances. The Islanders' offense averages 2.88 goals per game, ranking 22nd in the league.
Goaltender Laurent Brossoit has been assigned by the Chicago Blackhawks to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs, for a conditioning assignment. This move allows Brossoit to get game action and regain form before potentially returning to the NHL roster.
Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper is expected to get the starting nod at home versus the Capitals on Tuesday. He has been strong recently, remaining undefeated in regulation over his last three outings, where he posted a 1-0-2 record, a 2.25 GAA, and a .918 save percentage. The veteran backstop is also on pace to reach the 50-game mark this season, which would set him up to achieve the 20-win threshold for the fourth time in the last five years of his career.
Brandon Montour of the Seattle Kraken is day-to-day with an undisclosed issue after aggravating something, missing his second straight practice Tuesday and Monday's session. Despite this, head coach Lane Lambert expects the defenseman to play Thursday against Edmonton. The Kraken termed his absence a 'team decision.' This season, Montour has registered 5 goals, 13 points, 52 shots on net, 32 blocked shots, and 21 hits across 20 appearances.
Philadelphia Flyers winger Tyson Foerster (23) is expected to miss at least two months due to an upper body injury, as reported by Kevin Kurz of The Athletic, citing a Flyers team source. This timeline means Foerster is slated to be out until at least early February, with a possibility of a longer absence if the club opts to hold him out through the Olympic break. More details regarding the injury may be revealed following MRI results.
Kevin Lankinen will guard the road goal for the Vancouver Canucks against Colorado on Tuesday. He is coming off a 21-save performance in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Kings. This season, Lankinen holds a 4-7-3 record with a 3.50 GAA and an .881 save percentage across 14 appearances. He faces a tough challenge against an Avalanche team that leads the league with 4.12 goals per game.
Logan Thompson is scheduled to start for the Washington Capitals in Los Angeles on Tuesday, kicking off their three-game road trip. The 28-year-old netminder is on a three-game winning streak, having surrendered just four goals on 76 shots (.947 save percentage) in recent victories against the Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs, and Islanders. He faces a Los Angeles team ranked 27th in the NHL with 2.68 goals per game, though the Kings are 2-0-3 in their last five games.
Lawson Crouse scored two goals, one shorthanded, and blocked two shots in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Sharks. The 28-year-old winger, who remained on the third line, snapped a nine-game goal drought with his first goal in the first period, adding a second in the third. He now has 6 goals, 5 assists, 45 shots, 70 hits, and a +4 rating over 27 appearances for the Utah Mammoth.
Macklin Celebrini produced three assists and went plus-3 in Monday's 6-3 win over the Mammoth. The 19-year-old, who has six helpers over his last three outings despite a four-game goal drought, now has 40 points (14 goals, 26 assists), 75 shots, and a +6 rating in 27 appearances for the San Jose Sharks. He shared the spotlight with linemates Tyler Toffoli and Will Smith, as the trio combined for 10 points. Only Nathan MacKinnon (44) has more points this season.
Will Smith scored twice on five shots, added an assist, and went plus-2 in Monday's 6-3 win over the Mammoth. The 20-year-old earned all three points at even strength, with his first goal being the game-winner. Smith has picked up the pace lately, recording five goals and a helper over his last three outings. For the season, playing mainly in a top-line role for the San Jose Sharks, he is up to 12 goals, 15 assists, 69 shots, and a +4 rating across 27 appearances.
Jeremy Swayman will occupy the road crease Tuesday against the Red Wings. The Boston Bruins netminder has won back-to-back outings and three of his past four, posting a 1.46 GAA and a .955 save percentage during that span. He has allowed two goals or less in five of his last six appearances. Swayman holds a 7-4-0 career record against Detroit with a .911 save percentage and 2.20 GAA over 11 matchups.
Tyler Toffoli scored two goals on five shots and added two assists, going plus-3 in Monday's 6-3 win over the Mammoth. The 33-year-old veteran netted both goals in the first period and assisted on two Will Smith tallies, marking his first multi-point effort since November 5. Toffoli now has 7 goals, 18 points, 55 shots, 19 hits, 14 blocked shots, and a +5 rating over 27 appearances for the San Jose Sharks, serving as a steady presence in the top six.
Gabriel Landeskog (illness) is confirmed to play against the Canucks on Tuesday, per Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now. He missed Monday's practice but will avoid his first game absence of the season. Landeskog has been in strong offensive form, recording six points in his last five games, including two goals (one power play) and an assist in Saturday's 7-2 victory over Montreal.
Valeri Nichushkin (lower body) is set to return to the lineup against Vancouver on Tuesday, according to Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now. This marks his return after an eight-game absence. Nichushkin is expected to fill a middle-six role, having previously recorded five goals, 12 points, 41 shots on net, and 16 hits in 17 appearances this season.
Devin Cooley is confirmed to start in goal for the Calgary Flames against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday. The 28-year-old netminder has seen an increased workload, posting a 3-0-1 record with a .927 save percentage (127 saves on 137 shots) over his last five appearances. This will be his third consecutive start, as the Flames are riding his strong play over Dustin Wolf. Cooley faces a Nashville club that ranks 30th in the NHL with 2.52 goals per game.
St. Louis Blues winger Nathan Walker is expected to miss at least eight weeks due to an undisclosed upper-body injury. This will leave the struggling team short another forward for an extended period of time, impacting their roster depth.
