With Thomas Chabot (upper body) sidelined, Matinpalo will re-enter the lineup for Ottawa on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. Through nine games this season, the 27-year-old Matinpalo has one assist, nine blocks, and 10 hits.
Dakota Mermis will draw back into Toronto's lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings, sending Myers to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 28-year-old Myers has played nine games this season, primarily on the third defensive pair, averaging 14:50 time-on-ice, recording zero points and a -5 plus/minus.
Philippe Myers will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings, allowing Mermis to re-enter the lineup. The 31-year-old Mermis has only played twice this season, averaging 13:35 time-on-ice while recording a -3 plus/minus.
Johnson was a late scratch in the Blue Jackets' previous game due to an illness, but will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 23-year-old Johnson had a breakout 2024-25 season, with 57 points (24G / 33A) in 68 games, but is off to a slow start in 2025-26, with only five points (2G / 3A) through 15 contests.
Slaggert will slot in for Andre Burakovsky, who is out with an undisclosed injury. Slaggert is yet to register a point through five games this season.
Douglas will be one of several Lightning players drawing in on Wednesday as Victor Hedman, Anthony Cirelli, and Pontus Holmberg are all unavailable due to injury.
Katchouk will be one of several Lightning players drawing in on Wednesday as Victor Hedman, Anthony Cirelli, and Pontus Holmberg are all unavailable due to injury.
Sabourin will be one of several Lightning players drawing in on Wednesday as Victor Hedman, Anthony Cirelli, and Pontus Holmberg are all unavailable due to injury.
Grebenkin is averaging 9:20 time-on-ice and has three points (1G / 2A) in 11 games this season. Expect Nicolas Deslaurier as a likely candidate to replace Grebenkin in the lineup.
Aston-Reese will fall right back out of the lineup after drawing in on Monday. Miles Wood (illness) returns to the lineup in his place.
Shakir Mukhamadullin will draw back into San Jose's lineup on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild, sending Liljegren to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Liljegren is averaging a career-high 20:32 time-on-ice, recording 28 blocks, 15 hits, and four points (0G / 4A) in 13 games this season.
With William Eklund (lower body) returning to the Sharks' lineup on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild, Cardwell will be the odd man out as a healthy scratch. The 23-year-old Cardwell has played four games for the Sharks this season, scoring one goal while averaging 12:21 time-on-ice.
Timothy Liljegren will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild, allowing Mukhamadullin to re-enter the lineup. The 23-year-old Mukhamadullin is averaging 15:48 time-on-ice and is off to a strong offensive start this season, with four assist in six games.
Trevor van Riemsdyk will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes, allowing Chisholm to re-enter the lineup. The 25-year-old Chisholm is averaging 14:10 time-on-ice and has one assist in six games this season.
Sundqvist was limited to 7:43 time-on-ice in the Blues' 6-1 loss to the Washington Capitals last Wednesday, exiting the game with an undisclosed injury. The 31-year-old Sundqvist has five points (0G / 5A) in eight games this season. He returns from a two-game absence on Tuesday when the Blues face off against the Calgary Flames.
With Charlie McAvoy (personal) expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Aspirot will head to the press box as a healthy scratch. Six games into his NHL career, the 26-year-old Aspirot is averaging 15:07 time-on-ice and remains in search of his first career point.
Lundestrom will slot in along with Zach Aston-Reese as both Miles Wood and Cole Sillinger are unavailable due to an illness. Lundestrom has appeared in 13 games this season, registering zero goals and two assists.
Aston-Reese will slot in along with Isac Lundestrom as both Miles Wood and Cole Sillinger are unavailable due to an illness. Aston-Reese has appeared in ten games this season, registering zero goals and three assists.
Barron will take a seat on Monday in order to make way for the return of Adam Wilsby (lower-body). Barron has appeared in 17 games this season, registering zero goals and four assists.
With William Karlsson (lower body) sidelined due to injury, Holtz will re-enter the lineup on Monday against the Florida Panthers. The 23-year-old Holtz has zero points in six games this season. He last played on October 31st.
