Dellandrea was a healthy scratch for the Stars' previous three games but will draw back into the lineup Wednesday vs. Toronto instead of Craig Smith. The 23-year-old former 1st-round pick (13th overall) has struggled to produce throughout the 2023-24 season, with only three points (1G/2A), 17 SOG, 10 PIMs, and a -9 plus/minus through 21 games.
With Jacob Trouba returning from a two-game suspension, Jones will be a healthy scratch for the Rangers on Wednesday. The 23-year-old Jones has been semi-productive from the blueline in limited action with the Rangers this season, scoring five points (1G / 4A) in 17 games.
Johnson will get the night off as the Avalanche are set to play their second game in as many nights. Sam Malinski will draw into the lineup in his place.
Malinski will re-enter the lineup in place of Jack Johnson, who is listed as a healthy scratch for Tuesday's game in New Jersey. Malinski will skate alongside Bowen Byram on Colorado's third pair.
Willman will fill in for Tyler Toffoli, who was a late scratch on Tuesday due to an illness. Willman has one goal and one assist in 12 games with the Devils this season.
Puljujarvi was signed to a two-year, $1.6 million ($800,000 AAV) contract Sunday and will make his debut on Tuesday vs. Winnipeg. The 25-year-old had been playing on a PTO for Pittsburgh's AHL team after undergoing a double hip surgery in the off-season and excelled in his brief appearances as he had four goals and nine points in 13 total games played.
Klapka played the last four games for the Flames but was limited to only 2:11 time-on-ice in his last outing. He has zero points and eight hits through four games this season.
Schwindt joins Matt Coronato, Dennis Gilbert, and Adam Klepka as healthy scratches on Tuesday. Schwindt made his season debut last month and played three games for the Flames, registering three hits and one shot on goal.
Gilbert will join Matt Coronato and Cole Schwindt as healthy scratches for the Flames on Tuesday. Before the All-Star break, Gilbert played three of the last four games for the Flames, recording a -2 plus/minus, one shot, and four hits.
Coronato played the last four games for the Flames, recording one point (0G / 1A) and 10 shots, but will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday. Martin Pospisil is expected to draw back into the lineup.
Monahan will center a second line for the Jets with Cole Perfetti and Nikolaj Ehlers and is expected to be on the top powerplay unit as well. The 29-year-old centre had 13 goals and 22 assists (35 points) in 49 games with the Montreal Canadiens before being traded to Winnipeg last week.
Jordan Harris will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Xhekaj to re-enter the lineup. Xhekaj was a healthy scratch in the Canadiens last game before the All-Star break but was in the lineup for two straight before then, recording six penalty minutes, two shots, and four hits.
Arber Xhekaj will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday, prompting the Canadiens to make Harris a healthy scratch. Harris played 16:20 time-on-ice in his last outing and recorded two penalty minutes and one hit.
Gignac will play his second career NHL game on Tuesday, filling a void in the Canadiens lineup after they traded Sean Monahan to the Winnipeg Jets. The 26-year-old Gignac has had a tremendous season with the Laval Rocket of the AHL, scoring 42 points (14G / 28A) in 43 games.
Sgarbossa has been amongst the AHL's top point producers over the last several seasons but has been limited in his NHL exposure and will play his first game since the 2021-22 campaign. In 44 games with the Hershey Bears (AHL), Sgarbossa has 43 points (7G / 36A) this season.
Rooney had an assist, 14 SOG, seven PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 17 games played with Calgary in 2022-23 but has been forced to miss all of the 2023-24 season thus far due to off-season shoulder surgery. He will make his season debut on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins.
Bolduc will sit out Monday's game against the Maple Leafs as both Ryan Pulock and Adam Pelech make their return to the Islanders' lineup. Bolduc has one goal and two assists in 33 games this season.
Aho will sit out Monday's game against the Maple Leafs as both Ryan Pulock and Adam Pelech make their return to the Islanders' lineup. Aho has one goal and five assists in 40 games this season.
Pelech did not play in the Islanders' last game before the All-Star break but will draw back into the lineup on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 29-year-old defender has four points (0G / 4A), 19 hits, and 42 blocks in 25 games this season.
Pulock suffered a lower-body injury on December 7th and has been on long-term injured reserve since. After missing 24 games, Pulock will draw back into the lineup on Monday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has six points (2G / 4A), 37 hits, and 66 blocks in 25 games this season.
