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After four dreadful seasons with Seattle, posting a 3.07 GAA and .890 SV% in 156 games (57-78-12), Grubauer finally looks like the goalie that the team signed to a six-year, $35.4 million contract ($5.9M AAV) in 2021. The 34-year-old Grubauer has helped his team record at least a point in four straight outings (4-0-1), posting a tremendous 1.45 GAA and .960 SV%. He has a 2.27 GAA and .925 SV% through 15 appearances this season (8-3-2). The Kraken enter Monday's contest as +117 road underdogs against a New York Rangers team with a dreadful 5-11-4 record on home ice this season.

Knight did not dress in Chicago's previous two games because of an illness, but he will likely return to the crease on Monday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 24-year-old Knight has strung together three straight wins, posting a solid 2.74 GAA and .910 SV%. He has a 2.62 GAA and .910 SV% through 30 games this season (13-11-6). The Blackhawks enter Monday's contest as +137 home underdogs against an Oilers team with points in three straight games (2-0-1).

Anderson has not played in nearly two weeks because of an upper-body injury, but he could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. The 31-year-old Anderson is averaging 14:47 time-on-ice, recording 13 points (9G / 4A), 48 penalty minutes, and 74 hits in 40 games this season.

With Igor Shesterkin (lower body) still sidelined, Quick will return to the crease on Monday after a miserable performance over the weekend, allowing six goals on 20 shots (.700 SV%) in an eventual 10-2 loss to the Boston Bruins. The 39-year-old Quick has struggled since taking over for Shesterkin, posting an ugly 4.34 GAA and .776 SV% in three games (0-2-1). Before Shesterkin's injury, Quick was sporting an excellent 2.15 GAA and .924 SV% in 10 games (3-6-1). The Rangers enter Monday's contest as -132 home favorites against a Seattle Kraken team that has scored just two goals in its last two games (0-1-1).

Gibson has been sensational in recent weeks, leading the Red Wings to the top of the Atlantic Division, and he will likely return to the crease on Monday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 32-year-old Gibson is coming off his third shutout of the season, a 27-save performance in a 4-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Gibson has a stellar 2.03 GAA and .932 SV% in his last 14 games (12-2-0). The Red Wings enter Monday's contest as +121 home underdogs against a Hurricanes team on a four-game winning streak.

Ivan made his NHL debut last season and scored eight points (5G / 3A) in 40 games with the Avalanche, but has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL. The 23-year-old Czech forward has eight points (2G / 6A) in 30 games with the Eagles (AHL) this season.

Dobes has not played in nearly two weeks, as the Canadiens have been rotating three goalies lately, but he will return to the crease on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 24-year-old Czech goalie was magnificent to start the season, posting a 2.05 GAA and .930 SV% in his first six games (6-0-0), but has faltered since, posting a 3.23 GAA and .871 SV% in his following 15 games (7-5-3). The Canadiens enter Monday's contest as -181 home favorites against a Canucks team on a six-game losing streak (0-4-2).

With Igor Shesterkin (lower body) still sidelined, Quick will return to the crease on Monday after a miserable performance over the weekend, allowing six goals on 20 shots (.700 SV%) in an eventual 10-2 loss to the Boston Bruins. The 39-year-old Quick has struggled since taking over for Shesterkin, posting an ugly 4.34 GAA and .776 SV% in three games (0-2-1). Before Shesterkin's injury, Quick was sporting an excellent 2.15 GAA and .924 SV% in 10 games (3-6-1). The Rangers enter Monday's contest as -132 home favorites against a Seattle Kraken team that has scored just two goals in its last two games (0-1-1).

Matt Rempe will be a healthy scratch on Monday, allowing Othmann to enter the lineup against the Seattle Kraken. The 23-year-old Othman has played six games for the Rangers this season and is still searching for his first point.

Brennan Othmann will draw into New York's lineup on Monday against the Seattle Kraken, sending Rempe to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 23-year-old Rempe has one goal and 70 hits in 21 games this season.

Grundstrom was absent from practice on Sunday because of an illness and is uncertain for Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 28-year-old Grundstrom is averaging 13:04 time-on-ice and has eight points (7G / 1A) in 17 games this season.

Konecny missed Philadelphia's previous game because of an upper-body injury and was seemingly ready to return to the lineup after being a full participant at practice on Sunday, but left practice early after taking a puck to the knee area, leaving his status uncertain for Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 28-year-old Konecny is averaging 18:57 time-on-ice and has 38 points (14G / 24A) in 42 games this season.

With Samuel Ersson continuing to struggle, Vladar continues to solidify his role as Philadelphia's go-to option between the pipes. The 28-year-old Vladar was solid in his last outing, but did not receive ample goal support, saving 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Vladar has a 2.35 GAA and .910 SV% in 26 games this season (16-6-4). The Flyers enter Monday's contest as +136 home underdogs against a Tampa Bay Lightning team on an impressive eight-game winning streak.

With Linus Ullmark (personal) away from the team, Ottawa has needed reinforcements between the pipes in recent weeks, and will give Reimer a chance after signing him to a one-year, $850,000 contract. The 37-year-old Reimer was awarded the contract despite struggling on his PTO in Belleville (AHL), allowing six goals on 28 shots (.786 SV%) in his only game, a 6-5 loss to Rochester. Reimer appeared in 22 games with the Buffalo Sabres last season (10-8-2), posting a 2.90 GAA and .899 SV%.

Colten Ellis played his first game in a month last week and was tremendous, saving 30 of 32 shots (.938 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the New York Rangers. The 25-year-old Ellis will return to the crease on Monday against the Florida Panthers, looking to improve the 3.10 GAA and .900 SV% he has showcased through nine games (5-3-0) in his first NHL season. Buffalo enters Monday's contest as slight -110 home favorites against a Panthers team that has lost four of its last six games (2-3-1).

Dobes has not played in nearly two weeks, as the Canadiens have been rotating three goalies lately, but he will return to the crease on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 24-year-old Czech goalie was magnificent to start the season, posting a 2.05 GAA and .930 SV% in his first six games (6-0-0), but has faltered since, posting a 3.23 GAA and .871 SV% in his following 15 games (7-5-3). The Canadiens enter Monday's contest as -181 home favorites against a Canucks team on a six-game losing streak (0-4-2).

Jones has not played since late October, recovering from a lower-body injury, and will head to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on a conditioning assignment. The 28-year-old defenseman was averaging 17:10 time-on-ice and had one assist in seven games before his injury.

Mateychuk suffered an upper-body injury in his first shift of the game and exited shortly after. The 21-year-old Mateychuk has recently been playing on the Blue Jackets' top defensive pair alongside Zach Werenski. Mateychuk is averaging 20:20 time-on-ice and has 21 points (8G / 13A) in 44 games this season.

Sourdif was limited to only 6:17 time-on-ice in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Nashville Predators, exiting the game due to an upper-body injury. The 23-year-old forward was benefit from injuries in recent games, seeing an uptick in deployment, but will now head to the sidelines himself. He has 10 points (6G / 4A) in his last seven games.