Bailey, 21, has picked up three goals and one assist (four points) in seven games with Rochester this season. With Hudson Fasching not available for Tuesday’s game, Bailey will make his season debut vs. the Wild.
Hellebuyck stopped all 13 shots after replacing Michael Hutchinson in the Jets’ loss to the Sabres on Sunday. Hellebuyck made four starts in October, going 2-2-0 with a 2.79 GAA and .910 SV%. He draws a tough task on Tuesday with the Washington Capitals coming to town—the Caps are 5-2-1 while averaging 2.75 goals per game.
Taormina, 30, did not get into a game during his call-up so he returns to Syracuse, where he has one assist in two games this season.
Koekkoek, 22, has picked up two assists in five games with Syracuse this season. The former No.10 overall pick (2012) has one assist in 12 career NHL games. With Koekkoek being called up, Matt Taormina has been returned to Syracuse.
Allen stopped all 27 shots that he faced in the Blues’ shutout win over the Kings on Saturday. Allen finished the month of October with a 4-1-2 record, 1.83 GAA and .923 SV%. It has been a strong start for Allen, who is playing as a No.1 starter for the first time in his career. He’ll be in tough tonight however, the Rangers lead the NHL in scoring with 3.89 goals per game.
Jones stopped 27 of 28 shots in the Sharks’ win over the Predators on Saturday. Jones has won three in a row while allowing just won goal in each game and stopping a combined 70 shots (.59 SV%). Jones finished the month of October with a 5-3-0 record, 2.15 GAA and .916 SV% and is a must-start on Tuesday against the Coyotes (2-6-0).
Dvorak, 20, appeared in seven of the first eight games of the season, collecting three assists while averaging 13:45 TOI. With Dvorak heading back to the AHL, Dylan Strome is expected to play a much bigger role for the Coyotes.
Rakell missed the first nine games of the season with an abdomen injury, contract holdout and work visa issue. However, he was back on the ice on Monday, centring the third line with Antoine Vermette and Chris Wagner on his wing. Rakell, who had 43 points (20G / 23A) in 72 games last year, was also featured on the second power-play.
Bernier was injured in last Tuesday’s game in San Jose, but returned to practice on Monday and called it “a big step.” Despite being back at practice, Bernier is not sure he will be available to backup John Gibson on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Gibson allowed four goals on 32 shots in the Ducks’ loss to the Blue Jackets last Friday. Gibson was a busy guy in October, starting seven games and making one relief appearance—he finished the month at 3-3-2 with a 2.55 GAA and .907 SV%. With Jonathan Bernier not quite ready, look for Gibson to start the first game of the Ducks’ back-to-back vs. Los Angeles.
Smith was on the ice for the first time since suffering a lower-body injury on October 18th. He was on the ice, but only skated without pads. Smith appears to be pretty far away from returning to the Coyotes’ crease, which means the Coyotes will continue with Louis Domingue and Justin Peters as their goaltending duo.
Stone suffered an upper-body injury last Thursday and missed Saturday’s game vs. the Avalanche. Stone missed Monday’s practice and has been listed as questionable for tomorrow’s contest vs. San Jose. Monitor Stone’s status during the morning skate.
Backes has missed the last three games after undergoing an elbow procedure, but it looks like he won’t play on the Bruins’ trip to Florida (TUE @ FLA, THU @ TBL) and the earliest he might return is Saturday vs. the Rangers. Monitor Backes’ status as the week progresses.
Hunwick has missed the last three games with a lower-body injury that he suffered last Tuesday. Hunwick has been placed on IR, but is eligible to be activated whenever he is healthy. His movement to IR allows the Maple Leafs to recall another player.
Varlamov allowed one goal on 21 shots in Colorado’s 1-0 loss to the Jets last Friday. Varlamov was inconsistent in October, finishing the month at 2-3-0 with a 2.82 GAA and .909 SV%. On Tuesday he will take on a Nashville team that is off to a sluggish start to 2016-17. The Predators are 2-5-1 and surprisingly rank 24th in the NHL in scoring (2.38 G/PG).
Eakin’s original timetable was 5-to-6 weeks and today would mark the five-week mark, so he is behind schedule. Don’t expect to see Eakin until the middle of November. The Stars are really dinged up, so Eakin’s return will be very important.
Sharp has missed the last four games with concussion-like symptoms, but he skated on Sunday, which is a positive sign that he is progressing. However, Sharp remains without a firm timetable for when he’s expected to return to the lineup.
Korpisalo returned to practice on Monday and was sent to Cleveland where he will get some game action. The 22-year-old netminder was 8-8-2 with a 2.36 GAA and .913 SV% in 18 AHL games a season ago.
Desjardins has not appeared in a game this season, but is expected to return in one of the Blackhawks’ back-to-back games this weekend. Desjardins will likely take Vince Hinostroza or Dennis Rasmussen’s spot in the lineup.
Forsling missed the last two games with an upper-body injury, but is expected to play Tuesday vs. the Flames. Forsling has picked up one assist and nine shots on goal while averaging 16:10 TOI in his first seven NHL games.
