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After a dreadful 0-3-0 start to the season, the Sabres have rebounded, improving their record to 4-4-1 through nine games. The team's improved performance is closely correlated with Lyon's strong play between the pipes. The 32-year-old Lyon is boasting a solid 2.61 GAA and .922 SV% through seven games (3-4-0), keeping his team within reach of most contests. The Sabres enter Tuesday's contest as -116 home favorites against a Columbus Blue Jackets team with wins in three of their last four (3-1-0).

Given the Devils' eight-game winning streak, the team saw no need to rush Markstrom back into action, serving as the backup to Jake Allen in his return to the lineup on Sunday. That said, he will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche and hopes to build on the momentum his team built in his absence. The 35-year-old Markstrom has a 3.89 GAA and .845 SV% in three games this season (2-1-0). New Jersey enters the action as a +143 road underdog against a Colorado team amid a four-game losing skid (0-1-3).

Toronto has had an inconsistent 4-4-1 start to the 2025-26 season and hopes to start a winning streak on Tuesday, turning to Stolarz between the pipes against the Calgary Flames. The 31-year-old Stolarz has battled through his own adversity this season, posting a 3.31 GAA and .885 SV% in seven games (2-4-1), a far cry from the elite numbers he posted a season ago. Still, the Maple Leafs enter Tuesday's contest as -177 home favorites against a Flames team off to a miserable 2-7-1 start to the season

After losing five of their first six games (1-3-2) to start the season, the Kings have rebounded nicely, improving to 4-3-3 through 10 games. The Kings have yet to see the elite play of Darcy Kuemper that earned him a runner-up finish for the Vezina Trophy last season, but he will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks. The 36-year-old Kuemper has a 2.78 GAA and .887 SV% in six games this season (2-2-2). The Kings enter Tuesday's contest as sizable -206 road favorites against a Sharks team that has scored six goals in two of their last three games (2-1-0).

Owen Pickering will make his season debut for the Penguins on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers, sending Brunicke to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 19-year-old Brunicke is playing in his first NHL season and has one point (1G / 0A) in seven games.

Pickering was drafted 21st-overall by the Penguins in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old defenseman made his NHL debut last season, scoring three points (1G / 2A) in 25 games. He has four points (1G / 3A) in seven games at the AHL level this season with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Harrison Brunicke will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Pickering's debut.

Kochetkov has been battling an undisclosed injury since the beginning of October and has yet to suit up this season. That said, he is nearing a return and could be between the pipes as soon as Thursday against the New York Islanders. The 26-year-old Kochetkov posted a 2.60 GAA and .897 SV% in 47 appearances last season (27-16-3).

Gostisbehere has been out of the lineup since October 19th but will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights, returning to his spot on the team's top powerplay unit. The 32-year-old defenseman was off to a tremendous start before his injury in the 2025-26 season, scoring seven points (1G / 6A) in five games.

The Hurricanes have outscored their opposition 31-22 through eight games this season (6-2-0) and will roll with Andersen between the pipes on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Andersen struggled in a meeting with the Golden Knights last week, allowing three goals on 25 shots (.880 SV%) in a 4-1 loss. The 36-year-old goalie has a 2.72 GAA and .901 SV% in five games this season (4-1-0). The Hurricanes enter the action on Tuesday as -146 home favorites against the Golden Knights (5-1-3).

On the tail end of a back-to-back, a night after a 6-3 win over the St. Louis Blues, the Penguins will turn to Silovs between the pipes on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Penguins have received solid performances from both of their netminders, which has led them to an impressive 7-2-1 start to the season. The 24-year-old Silovs has a 2.56 GAA and .914 SV% in five games this season (3-1-1). The Penguins enter Tuesday's contest as +149 road underdogs against a Flyers team with a 4-3-1 record.

Glass has not played since October 21st and has retroactively been placed on Injured Reserve. The 26-year-old Glass is averaging 12:34 time-on-ice and has two points (2G / 0A) in six games with the Devils this season.

With Hampus Lindholm's activation from Injured Reserve, Boston has reassigned Callahan to the Providence Bruins (AHL). The 26-year-old Callahan has appeared in three games for Boston this season, scoring zero points while averaging 16:27 time-on-ice.

Hampus Lindholm did not play last Sunday, supposedly given an extra day of maintenance after returning from an injury, but has been sidelined since, missing five consecutive games. The 31-year-old Lindholm is averaging 15:04 time-on-ice and has a -3 plus/minus in three games this season. Michael Callahan was assigned to Providence (AHL) in a corresponding move.