Kaut missed the Avalanches' last three games due to an upper-body injury and will return to the lineup Monday. The 23-year-old has struggled to produce this season, with one goal, two assists, 20 SOG and a -2 plus/minus through 21 games this season.
Sandin has missed the Maple Leafs' previous four games due to a neck injury but will return Tuesday as Toronto takes on St. Louis. The 22-year-old was having a breakout season prior to the injury with two goals, 12 assists, a +7 plus/minus and 33 SOG through 33 games played.
Helm has yet to play in 2022-23 due to an off-season abductor injury and will make his season debut Monday vs. the Golden Knights. He will be looking to add to the 266 career points (119G/147A) he has picked up through 812 games played.
Laine has not played since Dec. 23rd due to Covid but will return Tuesday vs. Ottawa. The 24-year-old had nine goals, seven assists, 72 SOG and a -7 plus/minus through 20 games prior to his absence.
Ruhwedel missed the Penguins' previous game due to an upper-body injury but will be a game-time decision for the Winter Classic Monday. The 32-year-old has one assist, 10 SOG, 10 PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through 17 games this season.
Letang will step away from the Penguins due to the passing of his father Monday. It has been a tough season for the 35-year-old who just returned to Pittsburgh's lineup after dealing with his second career stroke. He had two goals, 14 assists, 57 SOG and was -12 through 29 games prior to him stepping aside.
Jarry allowed three goals on 27 shots (.889 SV%) for his third straight loss as New Jersey downed him in his previous start. The 27-year-old has been exceptional this season, with his 15-5-4, 2.78 GAA and .917 SV%. He will face the league-leading Boston Bruins, who have lost two of their last three games after a 4-3 overtime loss to Buffalo in their last game.
Anderson had a goal, four SOG and a -2 plus/minus through seven games while averaging only 9:11 TOI in a limited role with the Maple Leafs but will head back to the Marlies (AHL) for the second time this season. In 21 games with the Marlies previously he had 11 goals, eight assists, six PIMs and a +1 plus/minus.
Perbix has fit into the Lightning's lineup admirably in his rookie season earning himself a two-year contract extension worth an AAV of $1.125 million. The 24-year-old has three goals, five assists, 47 SOG and a +8 plus/minus through 29 games so far in 2022-23.
Tarasenko suffered a hand injury early in Saturday's game vs. the Wild and will be re-evaluated in one month. In addition to Tarasenko's injury, the Blues also lost Ryan O'Reilly for six weeks due to a broken foot. Jake Neighbours was recalled from the AHL to help replace Tarasenko on the wing.
The Blues placed O'Reilly on IR with a broken foot and said he would be re-evaluated in six weeks. Not only does O'Reilly's injury hurt this team in the short-term, but he's also one of St. Louis' big trade chips as we head into the second half of the season. In addition to O'Reilly, Vladimir Tarasenko is expected to miss four weeks with a hand injury.
Neighbours had seven goals, seven assists, and two PIMs in 19 games with Springfield (AHL) but will head back to St. Louis for the second time this season. In his previous stint with the Blues, he had a goal, 14 SOG, four PIMs and a -4 plus/minus in 13 games averaging only 12:02 TOI.
Wotherspoon had two goals, seven assists, 12 PIMs and a +10 plus/minus with the Utica Comets (AHL). The 29-year-old defenseman will be looking to add to his five assists in 30 games that he has picked up in his previous four NHL seasons.
