With the Iowa Wild (AHL) off until the weekend, Wallstedt might have been recalled just to receive some extra practice during their off-time. The 22-year-old netminder has struggled this season, posting an ugly 4.34 GAA and .860 SV% in 10 games with Iowa (3-6-1).
Carlsson was on the receiving end of a hit by Tye Kartye of the Seattle Kraken last Monday and exited the game shortly after, playing only 6:28 time-on-ice. Carlsson, in his second NHL season, has 11 points (6G / 5A) in 20 games. He has been skating on his own and remains day-to-day.
Kuemper has missed the last seven games due to an undisclosed injury but appears to be nearing a return after being a full participant at practice. This is Kuemper's second stint on the sidelines due to injury as he missed five games earlier in the season with a lower-body issue. Before his injury, the 34-year-old Kuemper was sporting a 2.65 GAA and .899 SV% in 10 appearances (4-2-3).
With recent injuries to Frederik Andersen and Pyotr Kochetkov, Martin was thrust into the crease in Carolina and struggled when called upon, posting a 3.89 GAA and .846 SV% in nine appearances (3-4-1). The Hurricanes recalled Dustin Tokarski in a corresponding move.
Tokarski has been stellar with the Chicago Wolves (AHL) this season season, posting a 1.61 GAA and .933 SV% in five games (4-1-0). The 35-year-old NHL journeyman has played 80 career NHL games (23-34-12), posting a 3.15 GAA and .902 SV%. In a corresponding move, Spencer Martin was sent down to Chicago (AHL).
Mrazek struggled in his last game, allowing five goals on 35 shots (.857 SV%), but will likely return to the crease on Wednesday against the Boston Bruins. Despite his recent blip, Mrazek has been solid between the pipes this season, posting a 2.79 GAA and .908 SV% in 18 games (7-10-1). The Blackhawks, losers of three straight, enter Wednesday's contest as +130 home underdogs against a Bruins club riding a two-game winning streak.
The Stars received devasting news on Wednesday as Seguin will be out of the lineup for the next 4-6 months, likely the remainder of the regular season. The 32-year-old Seguin has battled some injuries over the past few seasons but had seemingly rediscovered his scoring touch in 2024-25, scoring 20 points (9G / 11A) in 19 games.
Dahlin exited Tuesday's game in the third period after playing 17:16 time-on-ice. There was no update on Dahlin following the game but he was dealing with a related issue during training camp. The 24-year-old Dahlin has 19 points (6G / 13A) through 25 games this season.
Eriksson Ek nearly made it through the entire game on Tuesday, exiting due to a lower-body injury in overtime after playing 21:11 time-on-ice. There was no update following the game on Eriksson Ek, who has four points (0G / 4A) in his last four games.
Perunovich will fill in for Justin Faulk, who was a surprise scratch due to an undisclosed injury. Perunovich has two goals and two assists in 15 games this season.
Faulk was a surprise scratch on Tuesday, with his absence not being announced prior to warmups. We should get an update on his status ahead of the Blues' game in Calgary on Thursday. Scott Perunovich will draw into the lineup in his place.
Lankinen will be in search of a fifth straight victory when the Canucks travel to Minnesota to take on the Wild on Tuesday. The Canucks' de facto starting netminder stopped 27 of the 31 shots he faced in a 5-4 overtime victory in Detroit on Sunday. Lankinen boasts an impressive 12-3-2 record to go along with a .907 SV% on the season. He and the Canucks enter action on Tuesday as slight underdogs at +120 on the money line.
Petry has played 11 straight for the Red Wings but his status for Tuesday's game against the Boston Bruins was up in the air due to a lower-body injury. The 36-year-old Petry is averaging 19:00 time-on-ice, recording three points (0G / 3A), 27 hits, and 36 blocks in 20 games.
There was thought that Varlamov could miss some time after the Islanders have recalled goalie Marcus Hodberg from Bridgeport (AHL) on an emergency basis, but the 36-year-old netminder is fit enough to serve as the team's backup netminder on Tuesday. Varlamov owns a 3-4-3 record and an .889 SV% in ten games this season.
Cholowski will be the odd-man out on the Isles blue line when they travel to Montreal to take on the Canadiens on Tuesday. Cholowski has two goals and four assists in 17 games this season.
Cizikas is battling an undisclosed ailment and his status for Tuesday's game against Montreal was up in the air. The 33-year-old Cizikas is averaging 13:09 time-on-ice and has two points (1G / 1A) in 25 games this season.
Jean-Gabriel Pageau was a last-minute scratch on Friday due to a lower-body injury, but is set to return on Tuesday. The 32-year-old Pageau has 10 points (5G / 5A) in 23 games this season and is considered a game-time decision.
Luukkonen had the night off in the Sabres' last contest, a 3-0 loss to the New York Islanders, but he will return to the crease on Tuesday, attempting to snap the team's three-game losing skid. The 25-year-old Luukkonen has been solid between the pipes this season, posting a 2.54 GAA and .909 SV% in 16 appearances (8-5-2). The Sabres enter the action on Tuesday as +124 home underdogs against a Colorado Avalanche club outscored 9-4 over their previous two games (0-2-0).
Kochetkov has not played since November 23rd due to a concussion but will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. The 25-year-old Kochetkov has a 2.42 GAA and .904 SV% in 13 appearances this season (10-2-0). The Hurricanes have been outscored 12-3 in their last two games (0-2-0) but enter Tuesday's contest as -245 home favorites against a Kraken club averaging 2.84 goals per game.
Daccord will make his 18th start of the season when the Kraken travel to Carolina to take on the Hurricanes on Tuesday. Daccord struggled his last time out, allowing four goals on 23 shots in a 4-2 loss to the Sharks. The 28-year-old netminder owns a 10-6-1 record and a .912 SV% on the season. He will need to be at his best on Tuesday, as the Kraken enter action as +230 underdogs in Carolina.
