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Goligoski remained in Arizona to be with his wife as they expect the birth of their second child. Andrew Campbell has been recalled from Tucson (AHL) and is expected to replace Goligoski.

Jokinen will suit up for his fourth team of the 2017-18 season when he plays alongside the Sedin Twins tonight vs. the Islanders. Jokinen, who is just a few years removed from a 60-point season with the Panthers, has picked up just one goal and six assists (seven points) in 46 games with the Kings, Oilers and Blue Jackets this year.

Markstrom allowed four goals on 43 shots in the Canucks loss to the Predators on Friday. Markstrom has allowed zero, one, two, three and four goals (in that order) in his last five appearances, posting a .920 SV% in the process. Tonight he faces an Islanders team that has lost six in a row, while being outscored 23-to-13.

Budaj has been sidelined since December 29th so he will need at least one game in the AHL before he returns to the Lightning. Budaj was 3-3-1 with a 3.80 GAA and .878 SV% with the Lightning before he got hurt.

Varlamov allowed four goals on 31 shots in Colorado’s loss to the Predators on Sunday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Varlamov, who will make his 37th start tonight in Chicago. The 29-year-old has gone 6-9-2 with a 3.39 GAA and .892 SV% on the road this season.

Baertschi separated his shoulder vs. the Predators on Friday and is expected to miss the remainder of the 2017-18 season. Baertschi finishes the year with 14 goals and 15 assists (29 points) in 53 games.

Halak surrendered five goals on 24 shots in the Islanders loss to the Canadiens on Friday. Despite an impressive showing from Chris Gibson on Saturday, Halak will be back in the crease tonight. Halak is on a five-game losing streak, allowing a combined 18 goals on 146 shots (.877 SV%).

Raanta stopped 23 of 24 shots in the Coyotes win over the Senators on Saturday. It was another great outing for Raanta, who has now won three in a row and is 6-1-0 with a 1.64 GAA, .952 SV% and two shutouts in his last eight appearances. Tonight he makes his third start vs. the Oilers this season—he is 1-1-0 with a 1.52 GAA and .955 SV% in the first two meetings.

Larsson has missed the last two games to be at his father’s funeral and will sit for a third straight game despite being back on the ice for Monday’s morning skate. Larsson will draw back into the lineup on Thursday.

Gaborik was a healthy scratch for the last two games, but he will draw back in tonight in Dallas. Gaborik has one goal and one assist in seven games since being acquired by the Senators.

Anderson allowed four goals on 29 shots in the Senators win in Vegas on Friday. Mike Condon has started two of the last three games, but Anderson is expected to go tonight in Dallas. The Stars are one of the best home teams in hockey and Anderson is 6-9-2 with a 3.19 GAA and .904 SV% on the road this year.

Jarry stopped 25 of 27 shots in the Penguins overtime win over the Islanders on Saturday. Casey DeSmith was in the starter’s crease this morning, but Jarry will go tonight vs. the Flames. Jarry suffered an OT loss in his first start vs. Calgary and comes into Monday at 7-2-0 with a 2.69 GAA and .907 SV% on home-ice this season.

Talbot allowed three goals on 34 shots in the Oilers loss to the Rangers on Saturday. Talbot has lost three in a row with a 3.70 GAA and .902 SV%. Despite his recent struggles, he has a good matchup tonight with the Coyotes in town—Talbot is 1-1-0 with a 2.38 GAA and .924 SV% in two previous starts against Arizona this season.

Anderson allowed four goals on 29 shots in the Senators win in Vegas on Friday. Mike Condon has started two of the last three games, but Anderson is expected to go tonight in Dallas. The Stars are one of the best home teams in hockey and Anderson is 6-9-2 with a 3.19 GAA and .904 SV% on the road this year.

Enstrom has missed the last two games, but was on the ice for Monday’s practice and is expected to play tomorrow. Enstrom has just six points (1G / 5A) in 39 games this season.

Khudobin allowed one goal on 28 shots in the Bruins overtime win over the Canadiens on Saturday. Khudobin started because Tuukka Rask is dealing with a minor injury, but it’s still lingering so Khudobin will start again tonight. The 31-year-old has gone 5-2-2 with a 2.53 GAA and .913 SV% on home ice this season.

Anton Khudobin started on Saturday because of Rask’s lingering injury. Look for Khudobin to start again on Tuesday but Rask could be back as soon as Thursday.

McAvoy played just one shift on Saturday and will miss Tuesday’s game vs. the Red Wings. McAvoy will be re-evaluated later on Monday and his status beyond Tuesday’s game could be updated in the next 24 hours. With McAvoy out, Adam McQuaid will re-enter the lineup.

Ferland has missed the last four games with an undisclosed injury but will be back in the lineup tonight in Pittsburgh. Ferland, who will be back on the top line with Sean Monahan and Johnny Gaudreau, has 20 goals and 14 assists (34 points) in 61 games this season.

Honka has been a healthy scratch for the last eight games but it looks like he will replace Esa Lindell (illness) on the blueline tonight. Honka, who has had nice AHL numbers, has just four points (1G / 3A) in 30 gmaes this season.