Kovacevic recently made his season debut after knee surgery, but has been a healthy scratch a couple times as he continues to acclimate to game speed. Kovacevic will replace Luke Hughes, who is out with a shoulder injury.
Kiviranta has battled several injuries this season, most recently one that has kept him out of the lineup for over three weeks, but he could draw back in on Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 29-year-old Finnish forward is averaging 9:29 time-on-ice and has four points (1G / 3A) in 21 games this season.
Solovyov was often the odd-man out of the lineup for the Avalanche this season, mostly drawing in due to injuries, and will hope for a more defined role with the Penguins. The 25-year-old Belarusian defenseman averaged 11:34 time-on-ice and had three points (1G / 2A) in 16 games with Colorado this season.
Puustinen has 24 points (7G / 17A) in 66 career NHL games, all with Pittsburgh, but he has spent the entirety of the 2025-26 season in the AHL. The 26-year-old Finnish forward has 26 points (7G / 19A) in 35 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) this season.
Kesslering returned from a three-week absence due to an injury on Saturday, but did not play on Monday and could miss a second consecutive game. Jacob Bryson drew into the lineup as Kesselring's replacement on Monday. Lindy Ruff stated after the Saturday's game that Kesselring had tweaked something and is a possibility to play on Tuesday.
Sundqvist suffered a scary injury on Sunday, a cut that narrowly missed his Achilles, which would have likely ended his season. The 31-year-old Sundqvist will not play on Tuesday, but is not expected to be out long-term. He is averaging 13:20 time-on-ice and has 13 points (3G / 10A) in 39 games this season.
Fabbri has not played in over two weeks, but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 29-year-old Fabbri is averaging 12:43 time-on-ice and has three assists in nine games this season.
Berggren will draw back into the Blues lineup after being a healthy scratch for one game. The 25-year-old started his tenure with the Blues by scoring four points (2G / 2A) in his first three games, but has just one goal in 10 games since.
Koppanen has one assist in 10 games with Pittsburgh this season, but will return to a familiar place in the AHL. The 27-year-old Finnish forward has 11 points (6G / 5A) in 22 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL) this season.
Holloway returned from a five-week absence due to an ankle injury in the Blues' most recent game, but he will return to the sidelines as he continues his recovery. The 24-year-old Holloway has 17 points (8G / 9A) in 34 games this season.
Hofer has consistently outplayed his counterpart, Jordan Binnington, in recent weeks and earned more playing time as a result. The 25-year-old Hofer saved 34 of 36 shots (.944 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-2 shootout win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, and has a tremendous 1.94 GAA and .929 SV% in his last 15 games (9-6-0) dating back to the end of November. The Blues enter Tuesday's contest as +111 road underdogs against a surging Winnipeg Jets team that is 4-0-1 in its last five games.
Kapanen returned from a nearly three-month absence due to an injury at the beginning of January, and will return to the sidelines after suffering an injury in the first period of Sunday's game against the St. Louis Blues. Oilers' Head Coach Kris Knoblauch said Kapanen will miss some time but insisted the injury is not long-term like his previous one. The 29-year-old Kapanen has nine points (3G / 6A) in 14 games this season.
Draisaitl has not played in the previous two games due to a family matter in Germany, but he is expected to return to the lineup this week. The Oilers have fared well in two games with Draisaitl (2-0-0), outscoring their opposition 11-0, but they will be eager to welcome back the services of their star forward. The 30-year-old Draisaitl has been on a tear for the past few weeks, with 36 points (10G / 26A) in his last 21 games.
The Oilers have consecutive shutout wins, one from Tristan Jarry and one from Connor Ingram, and they will look to extend their shutout streak on Tuesday with Jarry returning to the crease. The 30-year-old Jarry saved all 31 shots he faced in his 6-0 shutout win over the Vancouver Canucks, improving to 4-0-1, with a 2.58 GAA and .907 SV% through five games with the Oilers. The Oilers enter Tuesday's contest as -178 home favorites against the New Jersey Devils, who defeated the Calgary Flames 2-1 in overtime last night.
After a miserable 3-15-5 record, the Jets have seemingly turned a corner, winning five of their last six (5-0-1), and will turn to Comrie on Tuesday in the tail-end of a back-to-back. Comrie struggled during the Jets' recent slide down the standings, posting a 3.52 GAA and .866 SV% in 11 games (2-8-1), but was solid in his most recent outing, saving 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) in a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings. The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as -121 home favorites against a St. Louis Blues team coming off a 5-0 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
Nichushkin wanted to play on Monday after being involved in a minor car accident, but the team went on the side of caution and made him a late scratch. He should return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 30-year-old Nichushkin recorded an assist in his most recent game, snapping a six-game scoreless skid. He has 27 points (11G / 16A) in 38 games this season.
Gibson has been outstanding in recent weeks, helping the Red Wings compete for first place in the Eastern Conference, and he will return to the crease on Wednesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Since the beginning of December, Gibson leads all goalies in wins (15), save percentage (.926 SV%), and is second in goals against average (2.12 GAA).
Saros has been inconsistent most of the season, but is riding a hot streak, winning three of his last four games (3-1-0), while posting a solid 2.34 GAA and .928 SV%. His season totals don't reflect the pedigree that previously made him a Vezina Trophy Finalist, but his 19-15-3 record is already a vast improvement over the 20-31-6 record he sported in 2024-25. The Predators enter Tuesday's contest as -119 home favorites against a Buffalo Sabres team that lost 2-1 last night to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Knies did not participate in Toronto's morning skate but played in the evening against the Minnesota Wild. This has been a regular occurrence for Knies lately, who is battling through an undisclosed ailment. The 23-year-old Knies is having an excellent season, with 41 points (12G / 29A) and 100 hits in 46 games. He joins Tom Wilson as the only player in the NHL with over 40 points and 100 hits.
Hunt has zero points and a -3 plus/minus in three games with the Flames this season. The 30-year-old forward has 54 points (18G / 36A) in 237 career NHL games, but will return to the Wranglers (AHL), where he has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign.
