


The Predators have lost five of their last six, but Saros was excellent in his previous outing, saving 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. He will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 29-year-old Saros has a 2.92 GAA and .896 SV% in 51 games this season (17-27-6). The Predators enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable +231 road underdogs against a Hurricanes squad that is 9-1-0 in their last 10 games.

Williams is an undrafted forward that has spent the previous three seasons playing collegiate hockey for Northeastern University (H-East). The 23-year-old Williams scored 41 points (16G / 25A) in 37 games with Northeastern this season.

The Hurricanes have won nine of their last 10 (9-1-0) and will turn to Kochetkov between the pipes on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. Kochetkov struggled in his previous outing, allowing seven goals on 25 shots (.720 SV%) in a 7-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. The 25-year-old goalie has a 2.49 GAA and .902 SV% in 41 appearances this season (25-12-3). The Hurricanes enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable -272 home favorites against a Predators squad that has scored fewer than two goals in five of their last six games (1-4-1).

Lavoie has not played a game since March 5th and has been re-assigned to the Henderson Silver Knights (AHL). The 24-year-old Lavoie has zero points while averaging 10:05 time-on-ice in nine games with the Golden Knights this season.

Moore did not play in the Kings' previous game, but he could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the New York Rangers. The 29-year-old Moore is averaging 16:57 time-on-ice and has 32 points (15G / 17A) in 59 games this season.

Kolosov has split time between Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley (AHL) this season, posting a 3.45 GAA and .870 SV% in 15 appearances with the Flyers (4-8-1). The 23-year-old Kolosov will provide some depth for a Flyers team that has had trouble relying on Ivan Fedotov, who has allowed 14 goals on the last 77 shots he's faced (.818 SV%) in four appearances (0-3-0).

Kuemper had light work in his previous outing, facing only one shot in the third period, saving a total of 11 of 13 shots (.846 SV%) in a 7-2 win over the Boston Bruins. The 34-year-old Kuemper will likely return to the crease on Tuesday against the New York Rangers, looking to build on his solid 2.13 GAA and .917 SV% through 41 games this season (24-9-7). The Kings enter Tuesday's contest as -160 home favorites against a Rangers squad that has lost three of their last four games (1-3-0).

Wood has only played one game in the last two weeks and will return to the sidelines as a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 29-year-old Wood is averaging 11:17 time-on-ice, recording 40 hits, 48 penalty minutes, and four points (2G / 2A) in 30 games this season.

Vesey has only played one game in the last two weeks and will return to the sidelines as a healthy scratch on Tuesday. The 31-year-old Vesey has six points (4G / 2A) in 36 games this season.

Martinez exited Saturday's 4-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues with an undisclosed injury and will be sidelined day-to-day. The 37-year-old veteran defenseman is averaging 18:45 time-on-ice, recording 80 blocks and 12 points (5G / 7A) in 43 games this season.

Dickinson has not played since suffering a wrist injury on March 22nd and has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. The 29-year-old Dickinson averaged 15:42 time-on-ice and scored 16 points (7G / 9A) in 59 games this season.

Samuel Girard (undisclosed) will return from a two-game absence on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings, sending Johnson back to the sidelines. Since re-joining Colorado, Johnson is averaging 15:32 time-on-ice through six games.

Kelly did not play in Colorado's previous game, but he will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 25-year-old Kelly is averaging 12:48 time-on-ice and has 17 points (7G / 10A) in 69 games this season.

O'Connor did not play Colorado's previous game but he will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 28-year-old O'Connor is averaging 14:18 time-on-ice and has 16 points (7G / 9A) in 69 games this season.

Girard did not play Colorado's previous two games due to an undisclosed ailment, but he will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 26-year-old Girard is averaging 20:55 time-on-ice and has 22 points (3G / 19A) in 66 games this season. Erik Johnson will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Girard's return.

In a battle between the top two teams in the league, the Capitals will have Thompson tending the twine on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 28-year-old Thompson was solid in his most recent outing, saving 33 of 36 shots (.917 SV%) in a 6-3 win over the Florida Panthers. He has a 2.30 GAA and .917 SV% in 40 games this season (31-4-5). The Capitals enter Tuesday's contest as +134 road underdogs against a Jets squad that defeated them 5-4 in overtime on February 1st.

Blackwood didn't have his best outing on Saturday, allowing four goals on 29 shots (.862 SV%), but received ample goal support in a 5-4 shootout win over the Montreal Canadiens. The 28-year-old Blackwood will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings, looking to build on his 2.52 GAA and .913 SV% through 49 games this season (25-17-6). Colorado enters Tuesday's contest as significant -281 home favorites against a Red Wings squad that played last night and defeated the Utah Hockey Club 5-1.

Farabee did not play in Calgary's previous game but will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. The 25-year-old Farabee has 24 points (11G / 13A) in 68 games this season. Dryden Hunt will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Farabee's return to the lineup.
