Greaves will serve as Elvis Merzlikins' backup on Tuesday with Joonas Korpisalo unavailable for personal reasons. Greaves has gone 6-6-2 with a 3.69 GAA and .885 SV% in 15 AHL games this season.
Tarasov has not played since December 23rd and was moved to IR on Tuesday to make room for Jet Greaves to be recalled from Cleveland (AHL). Greaves was recalled to serve as Elvis Merzlikins' backup with Joonas Korpisalo unavailable for personal reasons.
With Koprisalo unavailable, the Blue Jackets recalled Jet Greaves from Cleveland (AHL) to serve as Elvis Merzlikins' backup in Tampa. It's unclear whether or not Korpisalo will be available for Thursday's home game vs. the Hurricanes.
Merlikins allowed one goal on only 19 shots (.947 SV%) but took the hard-luck loss for his third straight defeat as he was downed by Washington in his last start. The 28-year-old currently has the league's worst SV%, with his .865 SV%, and glaringly ugly 4.52 GAA to go along with his 4-10-0 record. He will be hoping for some more positive luck as he takes on Tampa Bay, who has lost their last two games but still rank sixth in the NHL in goals for per game (3.47).
Sorokin allowed four goals on 38 shots (.895 SV%) fo this second loss in three starts as he was downed by Edmonton his last time out. The 27-year-old has been sensational despite what his 14-13-1 record may show as he also has a 2.35 GAA and .924 SV%. He will face the Central Division-leading Dallas Stars, who rank fourth in goals per game (3.51) and 11th in shots per game (32.3).
Hintz left Sunday's game vs. the Panthers in the first period and did not return. The Stars did not have an update on his status post-game, so expect one during Tuesday's morning skate. Tyler Seguin moved up and skated with Jason Robertson and Joe Pavelski after Hintz left the game.
Copley allowed one goal on 20 shots (.950 SV%) for his eighth win in nine starts as he beat Vegas his previous time out. The 30-year-old was not on the Kings' roster prior to December but has taken over the starting job due to his 10-2-0 record, 2.52 GAA and .904 SV%. He draws the tough task of the Edmonton Oilers, who have lost three of their last four games but are fourth in the NHL in goals per game (3.51).
Ersson stopped 28 of 29 shots (.966 SV%) for his third straight win as he defeated the Anaheim Ducks in his previous start. The 23-year-old has had a solid four-game showing with the Flyers so far, with his 3-0-0 record, 2.90 GAA and .905 SV%. He will face the Buffalo Sabres, who have won eight of their last nine games and are 1st in the NHL in goals per game (4.0).
Luukonen has a 9-3-1 record, 3.49 GAA and .894 SV% this season but will surprisingly be loaned back to Rochester (AHL) as Eric Comrie returns from a lower-body injury. The 23-year-old is expected to return to the club this season so this is just a temporary move.
Comrie hasn't played since Nov. 16th due to a lower-body injury but was activated Monday from the injured reserve. The 27-year-old has struggled this season, with his 4-7-0 record, 3.62 GAA and .887 SV%.
Jake Allen was announced day-to-day with an upper-body injury so Cayden Primeau has been recalled from the Laval Rockets (AHL) for the first time this season. The 23-year-old has struggled with Laval this season, with his 4-6-3 record, .890 SV% and 3.65 GAA but will back up Samuel Montembeault for Monday's game.
Allen has a 10-16-1 record, 3.52 GAA and .892 SV% this season but will miss Monday's game vs. Seattle as he is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Cayden Primeau has been called up on an emergency basis to replace Allen for the time being.
Desharnais has two assists, 19 PIMs, and a +1 plus/minus through 13 games with Bakersfield (AHL) and has been recalled to the Oilers Monday. The 26-year-old will make his NHL debut if he finds his way into Edmontons' lineup.
Foegele has missed the Oilers' previous two games with an undisclosed injury but will draw back into the lineup Monday as Edmonton takes on Los Angeles. The 26-year-old has four goals, three assists, 10 PIMs, 42 SOG and a -1 plus/minus through 28 games played.
Skinner allowed three goals on 46 shots (.935 SV%) but took the hard-luck loss for his second defeat in a row as he was downed by Colorado last start. The Edmonton native has run away with the starters' job in his second season due to his 12-10-2 record, 2.88 GAA, and .915 SV%. He will take on the Los Angeles Kings, who won their last game 5-1 vs. Vegas and are 11th in the NHL in shots per game (32.2).
Copley allowed one goal on 20 shots (.950 SV%) for his eighth win in nine starts as he beat Vegas his previous time out. The 30-year-old was not on the Kings' roster prior to December but has taken over the starting job due to his 10-2-0 record, 2.52 GAA and .904 SV%. He draws the tough task of the Edmonton Oilers, who have lost three of their last four games but are fourth in the NHL in goals per game (3.51).
Husso allowed three goals on 20 shots (.850 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he was defeated by Florida in his previous start. The 27-year-old has watched his numbers drastically drop as of late, leading to his 12-8-5 record, 2.95 GAA, and .903 SV%. He will take on the Winnipeg Jets, who have won five straight after their 7-4 victory over Vancouver last game.
Bertuzzi last played on Nov. 30th due to a hand injury but will return to the Red Wings' lineup Tuesday as they take on the Winnipeg Jets. The 27-year-old has one goal, three assists, 22 SOG and four PIMs through nine games so far this year. In his return, he will slot back in on the Red Wings' top line with Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond.
Geekie has four goals, 10 assists, 29 SOG, 16 PIMs and a +18 plus/minus through 30 games this season but will be a healthy scratch for the second time in four games Monday night as Seattle takes on Montreal.
