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Toews (upper-body) is expected to be out week-to-week.

Toews briefly exited Saturday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes because of an upper-body injury, but returned to the game late in the third period. However, he did not play on Sunday and is now expected to be out of the lineup on a week-to-week basis, with a return in two weeks being the "best case" scenario. The 31-year-old Toews is averaging 22:20 time-on-ice and has 13 points (1G / 2A) in 40 games this season.

Devon Toews
Landeskog (upper-body) is considered week-to-week.

Landeskog collided with the opposing goal post in Sunday's game against the Florida Panthers and needed assistance being helped off the ice. The Avalanche faithful breathed a sigh of relief when the team revealed the injury was to his upper-body, not his knees, which had previously sidelined him for nearly three seasons. The 33-year-old Landeskog has 22 points (7G / 15A) in 41 games this season and has started to show signs of his old self, with 15 points (5G / 10A) in his last 19 games.

Gabriel Landeskog
Oettinger will start in Carolina on Tuesday.

The Stars are desperate to snap a season-worst five-game losing skid (0-2-3), and will turn to Oettinger to tend the twine on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 27-year-old American goalie has allowed three or more goals in three straight games (0-1-2). He has a 2.62 GAA and .905 SV% in 27 games this season (16-7-4). The Stars enter the action on Tuesday as +122 road underdogs against a Hurricanes team that snapped a three-game losing streak in their most recent game, a 3-1 win over the New Jersey Devils.

Jake Oettinger
Ingram will start vs. Nashville on Tuesday.

After posting a solid 2.34 GAA and .915 SV% in his first three games with the Oilers (2-1-0), Ingram had a forgetful night in his fourth outing and has not played since, allowing six goals on 29 shots (.793 SV%) in a 6-2 loss to the Boston Bruins. That said, he will return to the crease on Tuesday, looking to rebound in a game against the Nashville Predators. The Oilers enter Tuesday's contest as -147 home favorites against a Predators team that has played well lately, going 6-2-0 in their last eight games.

Connor Ingram
Markstrom will start on Long Island on Tuesday.

After an 8-1-0 start to the season, the Devils have been the worst team in the Eastern Conference, plummeting in the standings, going 14-17-2. That said, the team got a stellar performance from Markstrom in his most recent outing, saving 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Utah Mammoth. The 35-year-old veteran goalie has had a lackadaisical season, posting a 3.20 GAA and .888 SV% in 21 games (10-9-1), but he has shown some promise lately, posting a solid 1.85 GAA and .941 SV% in his last four games (2-2-0). The Devils enter Tuesday's contest as -111 road favorites against a New York Islanders team that has scored two or fewer goals in nine of their last 10 games (5-4-1).

Jacob Markstrom
Tkachuk is taking part in morning skate in a regular practice jersey.

Tkachuk has skated with the Panthers for the last 10 days, but finally shed his non-contact jersey and returned to being a full participant. Tkachuk has yet to play this season due to an injury, but his season debut is seemingly looming. The 27-year-old Tkachuk recorded 57 points (22G / 35A), 84 hits, and 156 shots last season in 52 games, missing 30 contests due to a lower-body injury.

Matthew Tkachuk
Markstrom is in the starter's crease at New Jersey's morning skate on Tuesday.

After an 8-1-0 start to the season, the Devils have been the worst team in the Eastern Conference, plummeting in the standings, going 14-17-2. That said, the team got a stellar performance from Markstrom in his most recent outing, saving 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Utah Mammoth. The 35-year-old veteran goalie has had a lackadaisical season, posting a 3.20 GAA and .888 SV% in 21 games (10-9-1), but he has shown some promise lately, posting a solid 1.85 GAA and .941 SV% in his last four games (2-2-0). The Devils enter Tuesday's contest as -111 road favorites against a New York Islanders team that has scored two or fewer goals in nine of their last 10 games (5-4-1).

Jacob Markstrom
Horvat (lower-body) will travel with New York on their upcoming seven-game road trip.

Horvat just recently returned from a multi-week absence due to a lower-body injury and returned to the sidelines after only four games. The Islanders' upcoming seven-game road trip runs through January 21st, so the talented forward's return window isn't specific, but it is encouraging to know he will likely be back in the lineup within two weeks. Horvat has 33 points (21G 12A) in 36 games this season.

Bo Horvat
Schaefer (illness) will play vs. New Jersey on Tuesday.

Schaefer was absent from practice on Monday due to illness, but he attended the team's morning skate on Tuesday and will be in the lineup in the evening against the New Jersey Devils. The 18-year-old rookie's tremendous season continued in the Islanders' most recent game, recording two goals, including the overtime winner, in a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has 28 points (12G / 16A) in 42 games this season.

Matthew Schaefer
Bussi is in the starter's crease at Carolina's morning skate on Tuesday.

Bussi had his worst performance of the season in a 7-5 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on January 1st, allowing six goals on 22 shots (.727 SV%), but quickly rebounded in his following game, saving 28 of 29 (.966 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the New Jersey Devils. The 27-year-old goalie's introduction to the NHL has been remarkable, posting a near-perfect 14-2-1 record, with a 2.25 GAA and .906 SV%. The Hurricanes enter the action on Tuesday as -135 home favorites against a struggling Dallas Stars team that, despite still ranking second in the NHL, is on a season-worst five-game losing skid (0-2-3).

Brandon Bussi
Jarvis (upper-body) is expected to return vs. Dallas on Tuesday.

Jarvis has not played in nearly three weeks, but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. The 23-year-old Jarvis was having a great season before his injury in mid December, scoring 29 points (19G / 10A) in 34 games.

Seth Jarvis
Michkov (lower-body) is a game-time decision vs. Anaheim on Tuesday.

Michkov did not practice on Monday due to a lower-body injury and it's unclear what his status will be on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. After a 63 point rookie season, Michkov has faced some adversity in his sophomore season, with only 23 points (9G / 14A) in 40 games. That said, he has played better lately, with seven points (1G / 6A) in his last 10 games.

Matvei Michkov
Vladar will start vs. Anaheim on Tuesday.

After recording a disappointing sub-.900 SV% in each of his previous three seasons, Vladar's impressive 2025-26 season continued in his previous outing, with a solid 22-save performance (.917 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. The 28-year-old Czech goalie has a stellar 2.39 GAA and .910 SV% in 24 games this season (15-6-3). The Flyers enter the action on Tuesday as -142 home favorites against a plummeting Ducks team that lost 7-4 to the Washington Capitals last night, extending their losing streak to six games (0-5-1).

Dan Vladar
Luukkonen is in the starter's crease at Buffalo's morning skate.

The Sarbes' season-best 10-game winning streak snapped in their most recent game, when Luukkonen allowed four goals on 34 shots (.882 SV%) in a 5-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 26-year-old Finnish goalie will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks, looking to build on a 2.58 GAA and .901 SV% through 14 games this season (7-6-1). The Sabres enter the action on Tuesday as -163 home favorites against a Canucks team on a three-game losing skid (0-1-2).

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Woll is in the starter's crease at Toronto's morning skate.

After being one of the few consistent pieces in an up-and-down season for the Maple Leafs, Woll finds himself battling some adversity, allowing four or more goals in three of his last four games, but has still managed to salvage a 3-0-1 record. The 27-year-old Woll has a 2.82 GAA and .909 SV% in 15 games this season. He likely will return to the crease on Tuesday, with the Maple Leafs entering action as +113 road underdogs against a Florida Panthers team coming off an impressive 2-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche.

Joseph Woll
Danielson has been assigned to Grand Rapids (AHL).

Danielson made his NHL debut at the beginning of November and has been a regular in the lineup since, but he will return to the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL). The 21-year-old, the ninth overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, has had trouble acclimating to the NHL level, with just seven points (2G / 5A) in 28 games. He had been held off the scoresheet in 11 straight games.

Nate Danielson

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