Montour did not practice for a second straight day on Tuesday, but the team is hopeful he will be able to play when they return to action on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 31-year-old Montour has 13 points (5G / 8A) in 20 games this season.
Foerster missed four games due to an injury earlier this season, and struggled getting up to speed, but was finally hitting his stride with six goals in his last seven outings. The 23-year-old Foerster had 13 points (10G / 3A) in 21 games before his injury.
Carter Hart has not played an NHL game since January in the 2023-24 season, but will make his return after a brief conditioning stint in the AHL. The 27-year-old Hart failed to impress with the Henderson Silver Knights, posting a subpar 3.07 GAA and .839 SV% in three games (1-2-0). Still, the Golden Knights are placing their trust in Hart, hoping he can return closer to the 2.94 GAA and .906 SV% he had in 227 career games (96-93-29) with the Philadelphia Flyers before his hiatus from the NHL. The Golden Knights enter the action against the Blackhawks as -277 home favorites.
The Capitals have won four straight and will roll with Thompson between the pipes on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Kings. Thompson has been excellent this season and is coming off an impressive 30-save performance (.968 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the New York Islanders. The 28-year-old Thompson has a 2.08 GAA and .916 SV% in 18 games this season (11-6-1). The Capitals enter Tuesday's contest as +105 road underdogs against an offensively challenged Kings team that has scored two or fewer goals in five of their last seven games (3-1-3).
Hodgson played eight games with Ottawa last month, drawing into the lineup due to injuries, but will return to the Belleville Senators (AHL). The 29-year-old has four points (3G / 1A) in 10 games with Belleville this season.
Saad did not play in the Golden Knights' most recent game, but he will return to the lineup on Tuesday against his former team, the Chicago Blackhawks. The 33-year-old Saad has four points (1G / 3A) in 24 games this season.
But was drafted 12th overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft and could be poised to make his NHL debut after being recalled by Utah on Tuesday. The 20-year-old forward has 17 points (8G / 9A) in 19 games this season with the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL).
The Avalanche continue their league dominance, with only one regulation loss through 25 games (18-1-6), led largely by an exceptional tandem goaltending duo of Scott Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood. The 33-year-old Wedgewood is coming off a tough 3-2 shootout loss to the Minnesota Wild despite an exceptional 35-save performance (.946 SV%). He has a terrific 2.08 GAA and .920 SV% in 18 games this season (13-1-3). Colorado enters Tuesday's contest as massive -310 home favorites against a Vancouver Canucks team that has lost eight of their last 10 (2-5-3).
The Canucks have lost two straight and are eager to return to the win column, but will be hard-pressed for a victory on Tuesday against a Colorado Avalanche team that has outscored their opposition 53-19 in their last 11 games (10-0-1). Kevin Lankinen will tend the twine on Tuesday, looking to improve an ugly 3.50 GAA and .881 SV% through 14 games this season (4-7-3). He played well in his most recent outing, saving 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime loss. The Canucks enter the contest as huge +287 road underdogs.
Kozak suffered an undisclosed injury on Saturday and did not play on Monday. He remains day-to-day ahead of Buffalo's next contest on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 22-year-old Kozak has four points (2G / 2A) in nine games this season.
An illness seems to be circulating through Colorado's dressing room, leaving several players absent from practice on Monday, including captain Gabriel Landeskog. That said, he will be ready to suit up on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 33-year-old Landeskog, playing his first season in several years, has been excellent lately for the Avalanche, with eight points (5G / 3A) in his last nine games.
An illness seems to be circulating through Colorado's dressing room, leaving several players absent from practice on Monday, including Parker Kelly. That said, he will be ready to suit up on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 26-year-old Kelly has 11 points (5G / 6A) while predominantly playing on the fourth line.
The NHL-best Avalanche have been led by MacKinnon's league-leading 44 points (20G / 24A) through 25 games. He was battling an illness earlier in the week but will be ready to play on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks.
Nichushkin has 12 points (5G / 7A) in 17 games this season and was heating up before his injury, with nine points (3G / 6A) in his last 10 games. The 30-year-old forward has been an offensive threat for Colorado, scoring 198 points (96G / 102A) in 229 games since the 2021-22 season, but has unfortunately become just as well known for his injuries as for his scoring prowess. Nichushkin has played fewer than 55 games in each of the previous four seasons and could be headed down that same path in 2025-26. He returns to the lineup on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks.
The Flames were expected to heavily rely on Dustin Wolf after last year's impressive rookie season, but he has faltered out of the gates, resulting in the team leaning on Devin Cooley in recent weeks. The 28-year-old Cooley was excellent in his most recent game, but received no goal support, saving 16 of 17 shots (.941 SV%) in a 1-0 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Cooley has a sparkling 1.88 GAA and .930 SV% in 10 appearances this season (3-2-2). The Flames enter Tuesday's contest as slight +104 road underdogs against the league-worst Nashville Predators (8-13-4).
Suter did not play in the Blues' last two games due to a lower-body injury, but he will return to the lineup on Thursday. The 29-year-old Suter, in his first season with the Blues, started the 2025-26 campaign scoring at a reasonable pace with nine points (5G / 4A) in his first 14 games, but has been held to just three points (1G / 2A) in his subsequent 11 outings.
The Avalanche continue their league dominance, with only one regulation loss through 25 games (18-1-6), led largely by an exceptional tandem goaltending duo of Scott Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood. The 33-year-old Wedgewood is coming off a tough 3-2 shootout loss to the Minnesota Wild despite an exceptional 35-save performance (.946 SV%). He has a terrific 2.08 GAA and .920 SV% in 18 games this season (13-1-3). Colorado enters Tuesday's contest as massive -310 home favorites against a Vancouver Canucks team that has lost eight of their last 10 (2-5-3).
Marchessault has been sidelined for a week due to a lower-body injury, but he could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. The 34-year-old Marchessault is off to his worst start since becoming a full-time NHLer, with only seven points (4G / 3A) in 20 games this season.
