McDavid will miss a fifth consecutive game on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights but appears to be inching closer to a return. Few updates have been provided surrounding McDavid's injury but his presence at practice on Tuesday an encouraging sign. The 28-year-old McDavid is averaging 22:08 time-on-ice and has 90 points (26G / 64A) in 63 games this season.

The Kings are battling for home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs and will likely turn to Kuemper between the pipes on Tuesday against the league-leading Winnipeg Jets. The 34-year-old Kuemper was solid in his most recent outing but didn't receive ample goal support, saving 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%) in a 3-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has an impressive 2.10 GAA and .918 SV% in 43 appearances this season (25-10-7). The Kings enter Tuesday's contest as -115 home favorites against a Jets team they defeated 2-1 in overtime on January 10th.

Schenn is battling an undisclosed ailment and his status for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Kings is up in the air. The 35-year-old Schenn is averaging 17:42 time-on-ice, recording one assist, 19 blocks, and 49 hits in nine games with the Jets this season.

The Jets, trying to secure first place in the Western Conference, have won three straight and will roll with Hellebuyck between the pipes on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 31-year-old Hellebuyck was terrific in his most recent outing, saving 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks. He has an elite 2.01 GAA and .925 SV% in 57 games this season (43-10-3). The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as +108 road underdogs against a Kings club with an outstanding 27-4-4 record at home this season.

Laferriere did not play in the Kings' previous game but could re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 23-year-old Laferrier is averaging 16:41 time-on-ice and has 35 points (16G / 19A) in 68 games this season.

After allowing five goals on 29 shots (.828 SV%) in a 6-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken, Pickard responded in his next outing, saving 26 of 28 (.929 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Calgary Flames. He will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 32-year-old Pickard has a 2.71 GAA and .899 SV% in 30 appearances this season (18-8-1). The Oilers enter Tuesday's contest as +139 road underdogs against a Golden Knights squad riding a six-game winning streak.

Pionk has not played since March 11th but is nearing a return after practicing in a non-contact jersey on Tuesday. The 29-year-old Pionk was having an impressive season on the Jets' blueline before his injury, averaging 22:09 time-on-ice, recording 37 points (9G / 28A) and 109 hits in 66 games.

The Golden Knights are riding a six-game winning streak and will try to keep their momentum going on Tuesday, with Hill tending the twine against the Edmonton Oilers. The 28-year-old Hill was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Nashville Predators. He posted an impressive 2.00 GAA, .927 SV%, and two shutouts in 10 games (8-1-1) since the beginning of March. The Golden Knights enter Tuesday's contest as -154 home favorites against an Oilers team that is still without Connor McDavid (undisclosed).

Kiviranta has missed three straight due to a lower-body injury but appears to be nearing a return to the lineup. The 29-year-old Kiviranta has a career-high 23 points (16G / 7A) in 72 games this season, including seven points (5G / 2A) in his last 14.

Pietrangelo will miss a fourth straight game on Tuesday as he continues to recover from a lower-body injury. The 35-year-old Pietrangelo is averaging 22:29 time-on-ice and has 32 points (4G / 28A) in 67 games this season.

The Ducks are coming off a 3-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs and will hope to return to the win column with Dostal tending the twine on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks. The 24-year-old Dostal has not played against the Sharks since late October but was tremendous in two contests against them (2-0-0), recording a shutout and saving 57 of 58 combined shots (.983 SV%). He has a 3.01 GAA and .906 SV% in 47 games this season (21-20-6). The Ducks enter Tuesday's contest as -190 home favorites against a Sharks team coming off an 8-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings.

Maatta did not play in Utah's previous game but could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. The 30-year-old defenseman is averaging 19:42 time-on-ice and has 15 points (2G / 13A) in 70 games this season.

Locmelis was a fourth-round pick, 119th overall, of the Bruins in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old has spent the past two season playing collegiate hockey with UMass-Amherest (H-East) and scored 33 points (8G / 25A) in 40 games in 2024-25.

With Jimmy Snuggerud making his NHL debut on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings, Joseph will be a healthy scratch. The 28-year-old Joseph is averaging 11:59 time-on-ice and has 13 points (4G / 9A) in 56 games this season.

Connelly was the 19th overall pick of the Golden Knights in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 19-year-old forward played collegiate hockey in 2024-25 with Providence College (H-East), scoring 13 points (4G / 9A) in 23 games.

On the tail end of a back-to-back, Bobrovsky will be tending the twine for the Panthers against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Bobrovsky struggled in his most recent outing, allowing three goals on 21 shots (.857 SV%) in a 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. The 36-year-old goalie has a 2.44 GAA and .906 SV% in 49 games this season (31-16-2).

After three straight losses, Utah HC returned to the win column on Sunday with a 27-save performance (.931 SV%) from Vejmelka in a 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. The 28-year-old Czech goalie will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. Vejmelka has a 2.59 GAA and .904 SV% in 51 games this season (22-20-7). Utah HC enters Tuesday's contest as -174 home favorites against a Flames team coming off an impressive 3-2 shootout win over the Colorado Avalanche last night.

The Panthers are coming off a 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday and will hope for a better result, with Vanecek tending the twine in a rematch on Tuesday. Vanecek has showcased mixed results early in his three-game tenure as a Panther (1-2-0), including a 21-save shutout in his first contest and allowing six goals on 33 shots (.818 SV%) in his most recent. The Panthers enter Tuesday's contest as -168 road favorites against a Canadiens team that has lost five of their last six (1-3-2).

The Islanders have lost five straight (0-3-2) and are desperate for a win as they try to stay within reach of a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Sorokin will be between the pipes for the Islanders, looking to build on his 2.79 GAA and .904 SV% through 55 games this season (27-22-6). He has allowed three or more goals in three straight (0-2-1), posting an ugly .847 SV%. The Islanders enter Tuesday's contest as +150 home underdogs against a Lightning squad outscoring their opposition 19-4 during a three-game winning streak.