Morrissey has not played since suffering an upper-body injury three weeks ago. He will accompany the Jets on their upcoming four-game road trip, but his status remains uncertain. The 31-year-old Morrissey has become a reliable point-producing defenseman and power-play quarterback in recent seasons, a role he should be able to return to when he is ready to suit up.
Hellebuyck joined the Devils for practice on Monday and will make his debut Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. The 33-year-old Hellebuyck, a three-time Vezina Trophy winner, has yet to play this season, refusing to report to Winnipeg's training camp amid his trade request, and comes off a 2025-26 season with a 2.86 GAA and .895 SV% in 57 games (23-23-11). The Devils enter Tuesday's contest as -103 road underdogs against a Dallas Stars team on a five-game winning streak. The Devils may ease Hellebuyck into action early, but expect him to carry a heavy workload as the season progresses and the Devils hope to return to the postseason.
Vejmelka hasn't been overly impressive this season, but sports a solid 6-3-0 record and will continue to be leaned on by the Utah Mammoth. The 30-year-old Czech goalie saved 29 of 32 shots (.906 SV%) in his most recent game, a 5-4 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. He has a 3.13 GAA and .313 SV% in 10 appearances. Utah enters Tuesday's contest as -113 home favourites against a Minnesota Wild team that has outscored opponents 9-3 in their last two games (2-0-0).
Kyle MacLean will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Mayfield to re-enter the lineup. The 34-year-old Mayfield is averaging 13:39 time-on-ice and has zero points through two games this season.
Scott Mayfield will enter New York's lineup on Tuesday, sending MacLean to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old MacLean is averaging 9:32 time-on-ice, with zero points through three gams this season.
Daniil But will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing O'Brien to re-enter the lineup. The 32-year-old O'Brien has yet to play this season. He had four points (3G / 1A), 115 hits, and 43 penalty minutes in 38 games last season.
Liam O'Brien will make his season debut on Tuesday, sending But to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 21-year-old But is averaging 10:38 time-on-ice and has four points (2G / 2A) in 12 games this season.
Thompson has quietly become one of the NHL's most consistent and reliable goalies over the past several seasons, coming off consecutive 31-win campaigns. Despite some struggles at the start of the 2026-27 season, allowing three or more goals in three of his last four (1-3-0) and posting a 3.58 GAA and .880 SV%, the Capitals are eagerly awaiting Thompson's return, as he has missed the past two games. They return to action on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Flyers.
After being sidelined from November 2024 until the start of this season, the Islanders have used Varlamov sparingly, but he will return to the crease for his fourth start on Tuesday. The 38-year-old Varlamov was serviceable in his most recent game, saving 24 of 27 shots (.889 SV%), but came up short in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Kings. He is still searching for his first win this season, posting a 2.25 GAA and .899 SV% in three games (0-1-2). The Islanders enter Tuesday's game as slight +106 road underdogs against a Nashville Predators team coming off an impressive 6-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche.
Toropchenko has not played since suffering an upper-body injury in the Blues' season opener. He will return to action on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens, well ahead of his original six-week recovery timeline. The 27-year-old Toropchenko scored 11 points (4G / 7A) in 65 games last season.
Tyrel Bauer will re-enter Winnipeg's lineup on Tuesday, resulting in Fleury being a healthy scratch. The 30-year-old Fleury is averaging 16:13 time-on-ice and has one assist in seven games this season.
Haydn Fleury will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Bauer to re-enter the lineup. Bauer, a sixth-round pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, made his NHL debut this season, averaging 8:34 time-on-ice and scoring zero points in six games.
Oliver Moore will re-enter Chicago's lineup on Tuesday, sending Mangiapane to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 30-year-old Mangiapane returned from a multi-week absence due to a lower-body injury in Chicago's previous game. He has one assist in two games this season.
Andrew Mangiapane will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Moore to re-enter the lineup. The 21-year-old Moore is averaging 11:44 time-on-ice and has three points (2G / 1A) in 10 games this season.
Fabbro sustained a hand fracture in the preseason and has been sidelined since, but could return on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Blue Jackets signed Carson Soucy off a PTO during the preseason as a replacement for Fabbro. The 28-year-old Fabbro averaged 16:34 time-on-ice and scored 11 points (5G / 6A) in 74 games last season.
A season-ending injury to Igor Shesterkin prompted the Rangers to sign Reimer after a successful PTO. The veteran 38-year-old Reimer made his Rangers debut on Monday, but he lasted only one period, allowing three goals on eight shots (.625 SV%) in a 6-3 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. He missed practice on Tuesday, and it is unclear whether he will be available when New York returns to action on Sunday against the Edmonton Oilers.
Jet Greaves was expected to carry a heavy workload this season, but some rough outings have left Talbot between the pipes in three of four games for the Blue Jackets. The 39-year-old Talbot was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 26 of 27 shots (.963 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime win over the Vegas Golden Knights. He has a 2.82 GAA and .891 SV% in five appearances this season (2-2-0). The Blue Jackets enter Tuesday's game as -120 road favourites against a Philadelphia Flyers team whose three-game winning streak was snapped on Saturday in a 5-4 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
With Mikael Backlund (upper body) returning to the lineup on Monday, Jones has been reassigned to the Calgary Wranglers (AHL). The 27-year-old Jones averaged 12:17 time-on-ice and scored zero points in two games with the Flames.
The Bruins lead the Atlantic Division with a 9-2-1 record, largely thanks to the stellar play of Jeremy Swayman. The 27-year-old Swayman is coming off one of his weakest performances of the season, allowing four goals on 27 shots (.852 SV%), but he still salvaged a 6-4 win over the San Jose Sharks. In nine games this season (7-1-1), Swayman has a solid 2.20 GAA and .920 SV%. The Bruins enter Tuesday's contest against the Metropolitan Division-leading Carolina Hurricanes, who are 8-1-1 in their last 10 games.
Brad Lambert will re-enter Winnipeg's lineup on Tuesday, sending Niederreiter to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 34-year-old Niederreiter is averaging 11:44 time-on-ice and has yet to record a point through eight games this season.
