Couture was limited to only six games last season, unable to make a return this season, and has announced his retirement as a result of ongoing injuries. The 36-year-old Couture caps a wonderful 15-year career with 701 points (323G / 373A) in 933 games, all with the San Jose Sharks.
Kevin Korchinski will draw back into Chicago's lineup on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators, sending Crevier to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 23-year-old Crevier ends the 2024-25 season averaging 17:17 time-on-ice, recording four points (3G / 1A) in 32 games.
Louis Crevier will be a healthy scratch for Chicago on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators, allowing Korchinski to re-enter the lineup. The 20-year-old Korchinski is averaging 17:11 time-on-ice and has one point (0G / 1A) in 15 games this season.
The Blackhawks enter their final game of the season on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senator, with Knight tending the twine. Knight played well in his most recent outing despite allowing four goals, saving 37 shots (.902 SV%) in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Winnipeg Jets. The 23-year-old netminder has a 3.20 GAA and .891 SV% in 14 games with the Blackhawks this season (4-8-2). The Blackhawks enter Tuesday's contest as +235 road underdogs against the Senators.
Smith was a fourth-round pick, 97th overall, of the Anaheim Ducks in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old defenseman just completed his fourth season in the OHL, scoring 26 points (10G / 16A) in 40 combined games between the Owen Sound Attack and the Brampton Steelheads.
On the tail end of a back-to-back, the Kings will turn to Rittich between the pipes on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. With yesterday's game out of hand, Rittich replaced Darcy Kuemper between the pipes in the Kings' 5-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers, saving all five shots he faced in the third period. The 32-year-old Rittich has a 2.69 GAA and .890 SV% in 32 games this season (15-13-2). The Kings enter Tuesday's contest as -110 road favorites against the Kraken.
Jones played five games with the Kings earlier this season but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 27-year-old Jones has 20 points (2G / 18A) in 42 games with the Ontario Reign (AHL) this season.
Sandin-Pellika was Detroit's 17th overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The highly-regarded prospect has been reassigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) and will make his professional North American debut. The 20-year-old defenseman scored 29 points (12G / 17A) in 46 games with Skelleftea AIK (SweHL) this season.
Brandsegg-Nygard was Detroit's 15th overall draft pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 19-year-old forward has been reassigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) and will make his professional North American debut. He scored 11 points (5G / 6A) in 42 games with Skelleftea AIK (SweHL) this season.
Bump was a fifth-round pick, 133rd overall, in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old forward just completed his second season with Western Michigan University (NCHC), scoring 47 points (23G / 24A) in 42 games.
Entering their second-last game of the regular season, the Golden Knights will rest several key players on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames, including Pietrangelo. The 35-year-old Pietrangelo is averaging 22:24 time-on-ice and has 33 points (4G / 29A) in 70 games this season.
Entering their second-last game of the regular season, the Golden Knights will rest several key players on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames, including Noah Hanifin. The 28-year-old Hanifin is averaging 21:33 time-on-ice and has 39 points (10G / 29A) in 80 games this season.
Entering their second-last game of the regular season, the Golden Knights will rest several key players on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames, including netminder Adin Hill. The 28-year-old Hill will likely be between the pipes for the Golden Knights' first game of the playoffs. He has a 2.47 GAA and .906 SV% in 50 games this season (32-13-5).
Entering their second-last game of the regular season, the Golden Knights will rest several key players on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames, including Mark Stone. After battling injuries the previous few seasons, Stone has appeared in 66 games this season, his highest total since the 2018-19 campaign, scoring 67 points (19G / 48A).
Entering their second-last game of the regular season, the Golden Knights will rest several key players on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames, including Jack Eichel. The 28-year-old Eichel has a career-high 93 points (27G / 66A) in 76 games this season.
The Golden Knights have clinched the top seed in the Pacific Division and will turn to Samsonov between the pipes on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. Samsonov has not played since March 23rd but was excellent in that outing, saving 35 of 37 shots (.946 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 28-year-old goalie has a 2.78 GAA and .892 SV% in 28 games this season (16-9-3). The Golden Knights enter Tuesday's contest as -109 road favorites against a Flame team that needs to win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Brunet was a fifth-round pick, 132nd overall, of the Boston Bruins in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old defenseman has 24 points (5G / 19A) in 68 games with the Providence Bruins (AHL) this season.
Farinacci was a third-round pick, 76th overall, of the Arizona Coyotes in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. The 24-year-old has 37 points (9G / 28A) in 57 games with the Providence Bruins (AHL) this season.
The Golden Knights have clinched the top seed in the Pacific Division and will likely turn to Samsonov between the pipes on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. Samsonov has not played since March 23rd but was excellent in that outing, saving 35 of 37 shots (.946 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 28-year-old goalie has a 2.78 GAA and .892 SV% in 28 games this season (16-9-3). The Golden Knights enter Tuesday's contest as -109 road favorites against a Flame team that needs to win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Ottavainen was Seattle's fourth-round pick, 99th overall, in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 22-year-old defenseman has yet to play an NHL game. He has 15 points (3G / 12A) in 66 games with the Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) this season.
