The Blues remain a bottom-five team defensively (3.73 GA/GP), but have been better lately despite a 1-1-1 record in their last three, allowing only seven goals combined (2.33 GA/GP). Hofer will tend the twine on Monday against the New York Rangers, looking to improve a dreadful 3.89 GAA and .870 SV% through 10 games this season (2-4-2). The Blues enter Monday's contest as +126 road underdogs against a Rangers team that has an abysmal 1-7-1 record on home ice this season.

Logan Mailloux will draw back into the Blues lineup on Monday against the New York Rangers, sending Kessel to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Kessel is averaging 11:3 time-on-ice and has one goal in 13 games this season.

Hinostroza did not play in Minnesota's most recent game and will be out of the lineup on a week-to-week basis, recovering from a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old Hinostroza has five points (2G / 3A) in 22 games this season.

The Flyers have won two straight and will likely turn to Ersson to tend the twine on Monday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 26-year-old Ersson had a forgetful outing in his last contest but salvaged a 6-5 shootout win despite allowing five goals on 17 shots (.706 SV%). Ersson has a 3.30 GAA and .844 SV% in six games this season (3-1-2). The Flyers enter the action on Monday as +156 road underdogs against a Lightning team that will be without Brayden Point (undisclosed).

Nashville sits at the bottom of the NHL with 16 points through 21 games (6-11-4) and likely needs Saros to be spectacular given their league-worst offence (2.33 GF/GP). Saros was excellent in his most recent game, saving 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%), but his team was unable to score in a 3-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. The 30-year-old Finnish goalie has a 2.85 GAA and .896 SV% in 17 games this season (6-8-3). The Predators enter Monday's contest as +116 road underdogs against a Panthers team coming off a disappointing 6-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.

White has played four games with the Devils this season, breaking a two-season stretch without NHL action, and will return to the lineup on Monday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 28-year-old defenseman sored 21 points (4G / 17A) in 61 games with the Utica Comets (AHL) last season.

Cernak returned from a two-game absence due to an injury in Tampa Bay's most recent game, but he will miss more time, out week-to-week. The 28-year-old hard-hitting Slovak defenseman has four assists, 40 hits, and 43 blocks in 19 games this season.

Point was limited to only 11:29 time-on-ice in Tampa Bay's most recent game, exiting the contest with an undisclosed injury, and will miss at least one game, beginning with Monday's contest against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 29-year-old Point has established himself as one of the NHL's premier goal scorers, with 267 points (139G / 128A) in 240 games over his previous three seasons. That said, he has started the 2025-26 season miserably by his elite standards, recording 11 points (3G / 8A) and a -10 plus/minus through 21 games.

Glass only lasted one full game in a return from an upper-body injury before reaggravating it and missing another 12 days. The 26-year-old Glass has three points (3G / 0A) in 10 games this season. He returns to the lineup on Monday, replacing Juho Lammikko, against the Detroit Red Wings.

Trocheck has already missed 14 games this season due to an upper-body injury, and could be at risk of missing another, questionable for Monday's game against the St. Louis Blues. The 32-year-old Trocheck has been solid in limited action this season, recording seven points (3G / 4A) and 35 hits, but he only has 11 shots through nine games.

Trevor van Riesmdyk will be a healthy scratch on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, allowing Chisholm to return to the lineup for the first time since November 15th. The 25-year-old Chisholm is averaging 14:24 time-on-ice and has one assist in nine games this season.

Declan Chisholm will draw back into Washington's lineup on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, resulting in van Riemsdyk being a healthy scratch. The 34-year-old van Riemsdyk is averaging 15:03 time-on-ice, down 2:37 from last season, and has two points (1G / 1A) in 17 games.

Rust did not practice on Monday due to an illness, and it's unclear if he will be ready to suit up when the Penguins return to action on Wednesday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 33-year-old Rust is averaging a career-high 20:09 time-on-ice and has 15 points (5G / 10A) in 19 games this season.

Dowd has not played the previous three games for the Capitals, but could return to the lineup on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 35-year-old Dowd is averaging 15:08 time-on-ice and has five points (1G / 4A) in 19 games this season.

Marchenko will be further evaluated after exiting the Blue Jackets' morning skate early on Monday and is questionable for their game against the Washington Capitals. The 25-year-old Marchenko has been terrific this season, and his offense will be sorely missed if he is not able to suit up. He has 22 points (8G / 14A) and 65 shots in 22 games this season.

The Blues remain a bottom-five team defensively (3.73 GA/GP), but have been better lately despite a 1-1-1 record in their last three, allowing only seven goals combined (2.33 GA/GP). Hofer will likely tend the twine on Monday against the New York Rangers, looking to improve a dreadful 3.89 GAA and .870 SV% through 10 games this season (2-4-2). The Blues enter Monday's contest as +126 road underdogs against a Rangers team that has an abysmal 1-7-1 record on home ice this season.

Merzlikins has taken a backseat to Jet Greaves in recent weeks, but he will return to the crease on Monday against the Washington Capitals. The 31-year-old Merzlikins has lost three straight (0-3-0), allowing 12 goals on 93 combined shots (.871 SV%). He has a 3.37 GAA and .900 SV% in eight games (4-4-0) and has not had a sub-3.00 GAA since the COVID-shortened 2020-21 season. The Blue Jackets enter Monday's action as +142 road underdogs against a Capitals team that has scored 18 goals in its last three games (2-1-0).

The Rangers look to snap a four-game losing streak on Monday, hoping Shesterkin can re-find his game in a matchup against the St. Louis Blues. The 29-year-old Shesterkin has allowed three or more goals in five of his last season games (3-3-0), posting a .898 SV%. The 29-year-old goalie has a 2.53 GAA and .909 SV% in 17 games this season (7-8-2). The Rangers are -139 home favorites against a Blues team that has only scored seven goals in their last four games (1-2-1).

Tampa Bay hopes to extend a three-game winning streak on Monday with Vasilevskiy between the pipes against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 31-year-old Vasilevskiy has been outstanding lately, posting a 1.00 GAA and .963 SV% in his last three games (3-0-0). He has a 2.52 GAA and .907 SV% in 15 games this season (8-5-2). Tampa Bay enters Monday's contest as -174 home favorites against a Philadelphia team on a two-game winning streak.

The Capitals have struggled defensively lately, allowing 13 goals in their last three games (2-1-0), and hope Thompson returns to early-season form when he returns to the crease on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 28-year-old Thompson has a solid 2.24 GAA and .910 SV% in 15 games this season (8-6-1), but he has allowed four or more goals in three of his last four outings (1-2-1). The Capitals enter Monday's contest as -157 home favorites against a Blue Jackets team that is 1-1-1 in its last three games.