Kolyachonok will get an immediate chance to play after being recalled from Tucson (AHL) earlier today. Kolyachonok has played 34 games across parts of three seasons with the Coyotes, including one game earlier this year. He has eight goals and three assists in 35 AHL games this season.
Kolyachonok has played 34 games across parts of three seasons with the Coyotes, including one game earlier this year. He has eight goals and three assists in 35 AHL games this season.
With Toronto on the back end of a back-to-back and Lyubushkin struggling with injuries as of late, Conor Timmins will replace him in the Maple Leafs lineup Tuesday. Lyubushkin was acquired at the trade deadline and has settled in nicely during his second tenure with the Maple Leafs, with four assists, eight SOG and a +3 plus/minus through 15 games played.
Rantanen took part in a skate before Colorado's practice on Monday, participated in a non-contact jersey on Tuesday, and is nearing a return to the lineup. His 102 points in 77 games in 2023-24 marks his second straight 100+ point campaign.
The Stars have won nine of their last 10 (9-1-0) and will turn to Oettinger for the second straight game on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. Oettinger is riding a stellar 1.58 GAA and .943 SV% along with two shutouts during a seven-game winning streak. The Stars enter action as sizeable -233 home favourites.
Lindell was limited to only 16:44 time-on-ice in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Colorado Avalanche due to an undisclosed ailment but will be in the lineup on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. Lindell has two points (0G / 2A) and 10 shots in his last four games.
Rantanen took part in a skate before Colorado's practice Monday but has been announced Tuesday vs. Minnesota as he will be his second-straight game due to a concussion. Avalanche fans can breathe as the 27-year-old is expected back sooner rather than later as he will be likely taking part in the morning skate Tuesday regardless of his in-game distinction. His 102 points in 77 games in 2023-24 marks his second straight 100+ point campaign.
Bourque was the 30th overall pick of the Dallas Stars in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The 22-year-old leads the AHL with 72 points (26G / 46A) in 66 games but has yet to play an NHL game. He could be reunited in Dallas with Logan Stankoven, his linemate in Texas for the first 47 games of the season.
The Stars will turn to Oettinger for a third straight game as they look to set a franchise-best eight-game winning streak. Oettinger has had an up-and-down season but has been stellar lately, allowing two or fewer goals in five straight (5-0-0), including making 17 saves in his last outing, a 3-0 victory over the Seattle Kraken for his second shutout of the season. The Stars enter action as -118 home favourites against the Edmonton Oilers.
The Canucks gave DeSmith a rest for the first time since Thatcher Demko's injury but will return to DeSmith on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. DeSmith has performed well lately, allowing three or fewer goals in six straight (3-3-0), including saving 31 of 33 (.939 SV%) in his most recent contest, a 3-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. The Canucks enter action as +118 road underdogs.
The Canucks gave DeSmith a rest for the first time since Thatcher Demko's injury but will likely return to DeSmith on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. DeSmith has performed well lately, allowing three or fewer goals in six straight (3-3-0), including saving 31 of 33 (.939 SV%) in his most recent contest, a 3-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. The Canucks enter action as +118 road underdogs.
