Dadonov has not played since suffering a hand injury in the first game of the season, but will make his return on Tuesday. Before his injury, Dadonov was playing on the top line alongside Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt.

Dillon is battling an undisclosed injury, but was able to practice on Monday, and will be in the lineup on Tuesday. The 35-year-old defenseman is averaging 19:13 time-on-ice, recording 33 blocks, 49 hits, and seven points (2G / 5A) in 18 games this season.

Hamilton has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury on November 6th, but will make his return to the lineup on Tuesday. The 32-year-old Hamilton is averaging 20:59 time-on-ice and has seven points (4G / 3A) in 14 games this season. Hamilton will likely return to his role on the top powerplay unit, a spot that was occupied by Simon Nemec in his absence.

Cirelli has been sidelined for the last 12 days due to an upper-body injury, but willreturn to the lineup on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. The 28-year-old Cirelli has 11 points (7G / 4A) in 14 games this season.

Hedman has not played since November 8th, and will now miss a fourth consecutive game with an undisclosed injury. The 34-year-old Hedman has 12 points (0G / 12A) through 15 games this season.

Cernak was a surprise scratch on Tuesday, with the Lightning not announcing his absence prior to warmups. He is considered day-to-day with the injury.

Knies was a surprise scratch on Tuesday, with the Leafs only announcing his absence about an hour before puck drop. He joins a crowded injury list in Toronto that already contains the likes of Auston Matthews, Anthony Stolarz, Chris Tanev, and Brandon Carlo. Knies is considered day-to-day with the injury.

Lauzon was placed on IR after missing Sunday's game vs. Minnesota and his return date is up-in-the air. The 28-year-old is in his first season in Vegas and has four assists, 28 PIMs and a +3 plus/minus in 17 games before his injury.

Borgen missed the Rangers' previous two games with an upper-body injury and will be a game-time decision in Vegas on Tuesday. The 28-year-old defender will make a welcome addition back to the Rangers' lineup, with his three points (1G/2A), eight PIMs and +4 plus/minus in 18 games played this season.

Chatfield last played on November 6th due to a concussion but has rejoined Carolina at practice on Tuesday and is one step closer to returning to their lineup. The 29-year-old stay-at-home defensemen is in his sixth season in Carolina and has three assists, eight PIMs and 20 SOG in 13 GP this season. He has the potential to return as early as Wednesday.

Kesselring did not make his season debut until late October and will be sidelined again after suffering an injury over the weekend. He was seen leaving the arena in a walking boot and is expected to be out of the lineup indefinitely. The 25-year-old Kesselring was averaging 15:37 time-on-ice and scored zero points through nine games before his injury.

Tarasenko has missed Minnesota's previous two games due to an undisclosed injury, but could be an option on Wednesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 33-year-old Tarasenko, in his first season with Minnesota, has 10 points (2G / 8A) in 18 games.

Hartman exited Sunday's 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in the third period and did not return. The 31-year-old forward will be out week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Before his injury, Hartman recorded seven points (4G / 3A) and 19 hits in 20 games this season.

Holmstrom had a breakout 2024-25 season, scoring 45 points (20G / 25A) in 75 games, and is producing at a similar, albeit slightly lower rate, in 2025-26, with nine points (4G / 5A) through 19 games. He is currently battling an illness and his status for Tuesday's game against the Dallas Stars is uncertain.

McAvoy exited Boston's 3-2 win over Montreal on Saturday after only 13:41 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury and has not played since. The 27-year-old defenseman is still being evaluated, but there are some concerns that this could be a longer-term injury. He has 14 points (0G / 14A) through 19 games this season.

Lyubushkin is battling an undisclosed injury and will not play on Tuesday's against the Islanders. The 31-year-old Lyubushkin has spent most of the season playing alongside Thomas Harley, who is also sidelined week-to-week due to an injury. Vladislav Kolyachonok will draw into the lineup as Lyubushkin's replacement.

Benn suffered a collapsed lung after a hit during a preseason game and will make his season debut on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The 36-year-old is entering his 17th NHL season and has only missed two games across the previous four years. In 2024-25, he had 16 goals, 49 points and 70 PIMs in 80 games played. He is expected to start the season on the Stars' fourth line and second powerplay unit.

Dillon is battling an undisclosed injury, but was able to practice on Monday, and could be in the lineup on Tuesday. The 35-year-old defenseman is averaging 19:13 time-on-ice, recording 33 blocks, 49 hits, and seven points (2G / 5A) in 18 games this season.

Dadonov has not played since suffering a hand injury in the first game of the season, but appears to be nearing a return. Before his injury, Dadonov was playing on the top line alongside Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt, but with Hughes sidelined for several weeks, it's unclear if Dadonov will regain top-six deployment.