Orlov has missed the previous two games due to an undisclosed ailment but could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 33-year-old defenseman is averaging 19:42 time-on-ice, recording 24 points (4G / 20A), 49 blocks, and 80 hits in 62 games this season.

Levshunov was the 2nd overall pick of the Blackhawks in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 19-year-old defenseman, a product of Michigan State University, has 22 points (5G / 17A) in 50 games with the Rockford IceHogs (AHL) this season.

Knight has been excellent since joining the Blackhawks earlier this month, winning his two outings and posting a terrific 1.95 GAA and .951 SV%. The 23-year-old Knight has a 2.36 GAA and .913 SV% in 25 appearances this season (14-8-1). The Blackhawks enter Monday's contest as enormous +421 road underdogs against a red-hot Colorado Avalanche team outscoring their opposition 28-11 during a five-game winning streak.

Svechnikov played only 12:41 time-on-ice in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets and was absent from practice on Monday due to an undisclosed ailment. The 24-year-old Svechnikov has 43 points (18G / 25A) in 63 games this season. He has been held off the score sheet in five straight games.

Malinski was excellent in Colorado's previous game, recording two assists in a 7-4 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, but will be a healthy scratch on Monday to accommodate Erik Johnson's re-debut with the team. The 26-year-old Malinski is averaging 15:29 time-on-ice and has nine points (2G / 7A) in 60 games this season.

Johnson played 13 seasons with the Colorado Avalanche between 2010-11 and 2022-23 and will re-debut with the club on Monday after being acquired before last week's trade deadline. The veteran 36-year-old defenseman was used sparingly by the Flyers this season, averaging 13:18 time-on-ice and scoring three points (1G / 2A) in 22 games this season.

Husso served as Lukas Dostal's backup on Sunday but will return to the AHL, a sign that John Gibson (lower body) is nearing a return to the lineup. The 30-year-old Husso has a 3.27 GAA and .894 SV% in four games (3-1-0). with the San Diego Gulls (AHL).

A 29-year-old blue-liner, Schuldt played his second career game last and could draw into the lineup again after being recalled from the AHL. Schuldt has appeared in 53 AHL games this season, scoring four goals and adding 13 assists.

Utah is coming off a disappointing 4-3 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks and will roll with Vejmelka between the pipes on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 28-year-old has a 2.48 GAA and .910 SV% in 40 appearances this season (17-16-5). Vejmelka has had some strong performances against the Maple Leafs in his career, posting 3.02 GAA and .915 SV% in five games (3-2-0). Utah enters the action on Monday as +102 home underdogs against a Maple Leafs squad amid a three-game losing skid (0-2-1).

Hedman participated in warmups for Tampa Bay on Saturday but was a late scratch due to an undisclosed ailment. The 34-year-old Hedman is averaging 23:05 time-on-ice, recording 50 points (11G / 39A), 141 shots, and 104 blocks in 6 games this season.

Skinner has regularly been in and out of the Oilers' lineup lately, and will return to action on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 32-year-old Skinner is averaging 12:28 time-on-ice and has 21 points (11G / 10A) in 53 games this season.

Zucker has not played since February 25th, missing six games due to a lower-body injury, but will likely return to the lineup on Monday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 33-year-old forward is enjoying one of the most productive seasons of his career, with 44 points (18G / 26A) through only 54 games this season, a total he has topped only three times in his 14-year career.

On the front end of a back-to-back, Colorado will likely turn to Wedgewood between the pipes on Monday against the Chicago Blackhawks. Wedgewood was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 32 of 33 shots (.970 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 32-year-old Wedgewood has a 2.23 GAA and .916 SV% in 11 appearances with Colorado this season (6-4-0). Colorado enters the action on Monday as enormous -515 home favorites against a Chicago team with points in five straight (4-0-1).

Greenway is battling an illness and his status for Monday's game against the Edmonton Oilers is up in the air. The 28-year-old Greenway is averaging 15:49 time-on-ice, recording eight points (3G / 5A) and 81 hits in 27 games this season.

The Sabres are coming off a monumental 4-3 come-from-behind overtime win over the New York Rangers in a heated race for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. They will roll with Ullmark between the pipes on Monday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 31-year-old Ullmark has an ugly 3.19 GAA and .893 SV% in his last four games but has salvaged a 3-0-1 record. He has a 2.73 GAA and .908 SV% in 31 appearances this season (15-11-3). The Senators enter Monday's contest as -160 home favorites against a Red Wings team amid a five-game losing skid (0-5-0).

The Oilers have won two straight and will roll with Skinner between the pipes on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres. Skinner allowed four goals on 25 shots (.840 SV%) on Saturday but received ample goal support in a 5-4 win over the Dallas Stars. The 26-year-old Skinner has a 2.87 GAA and .897 SV% in 43 games (22-15-4) this season. The Oilers enter Monday's contest as -179 road favorites against a Sabres team amid a six-game losing skid (0-5-1).

Valimaki has not played since January 26th and will be sidelined for 8-9 months, recovering from ACL surgery. The 26-year-old defenseman averaged 16:33 time-on-ice and recorded five points (2G / 3A) in 43 games with Utah this season.

The Senators acquired Fabian Zetterlund, Tristen Robins, and a 4th Round Pick from the Sharks for Zack Ostapchuk, Noah Gregor, and a 2025 2nd Round Pick before Friday's trade deadline. Zetterlund had been an effective secondary scorer for the Sharks the previous two seasons, including scoring 36 points (17G / 19A) in 64 games this season.

The Sabres are coming off a monumental 4-3 come-from-behind overtime win over the New York Rangers in a heated race for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. They will likely roll with Ullmark between the pipes on Monday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 31-year-old Ullmark has an ugly 3.19 GAA and .893 SV% in his last four games but has salvaged a 3-0-1 record. He has a 2.73 GAA and .908 SV% in 31 appearances this season (15-11-3). The Senators enter Monday's contest as -160 home favorites against a Red Wings team amid a five-game losing skid (0-5-0).

The Sabres have lost six straight and will likely turn to Luukkonen between the pipes on Monday against the Edmonton Oilers. Luukkonen played well in his most recent outing, saving 32 of 35 shots (.914 SV%), but was on the wrong side of a 4-0 score against the Florida Panthers. The 26-year-old Finnish netminder has a 3.14 GAA and .890 SV% in 46 appearances this season (20-20-4). The Sabres enter Monday's contest as +163 home underdogs against an Oilers squad coming off a 5-4 win over the Dallas Stars.