Shesterkin stopped 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) for his first loss of the post season as he was downed in overtime by the New Jersey Devils last game. The 27-year-old reigning Vezina Trophy winner has been remarkable in the playoffs this year, with his 2-1-0 record, 1.26 GAA and .950 SV%. He will hope for a more positive result as he takes on New Jersey Monday, who ranked fourth in the NHL in goals per game (3.52) and shot per game (34.4).

Kaliyev had one SOG and a -1 plus/minus through the first two games of the Kings' opening series and will be a healthy scratch for Game 3 as Zack MacEwen replaces him in Los Angles lineup. The 21-year-old had 13 goals, 28 points and a -5 plus/minus through 56 games during the regular season.

Shesterkin ended his regular season with a 37-13-8 record, .916 SV% and 2.48 GAA and will take the crease as expected for Game 1 vs. New Jersey Tuesday. The 27-year-old Vezina winner has 21 games of playoff experience throughout his career, with his 10-10-0 record, He takes on the New Jersey Devils, who finished their 2022-23 regular season with a 52-22-8 record and fourth in the NHL in goals per game (3.52).

Groulx played in two games for the Ducks, failing to pick up a point while collecting two SOG and has been reassigned to San Diego (AHL) on Friday. The 23-year-old returns to the AHL, where he had 18 goals, 21 assists, 41 PIMs and a -20 plus/minus through 61 games prior to his call up.

Groulx had 18 goals, 21 assists, 41 PIMs and a -20 plus/minus through 61 games played with San Diego (AHL) and has been recalled to Anaheim for the first time this season and is expected to make his season debut Tuesday. The 23-year-old has previously played in 18 NHL games prior to this season, with a goal, three points and 17 SOG.

Groulx had 18 goals, 21 assists, 41 PIMs and a -20 plus/minus through 61 games played with San Diego (AHL) and has been recalled to Anaheim for the first time this season. The 23-year-old has previously played in 18 NHL games prior to this season, with a goal, three points and 17 SOG.

Shesterkin stopped 20 of 20 shots for his third shutout of the season and fifth win in six games as he blanked the lowly Columbus Blue Jackets in his previous start. The 27-year-old will not be repeating his Vezina Trophy win from last season but has still been solid, with his 37-13-7 record, 2.49 GAA and .915 SV%. He will take on the Buffalo Sabres, who have won four of their last five games and are third in the NHL in goals per game (3.59).

Shesterkin stopped 20 of 20 shots for his third shutout of the season and fifth win in six games as he blanked the lowly Columbus Blue Jackets in his previous start. The 27-year-old will not be repeating his Vezina Trophy win from last season but has still been solid, with his 37-13-7 record, 2.49 GAA and .915 SV%. He will take on the Buffalo Sabres, who have won four of their last five games and are third in the NHL in goals per game (3.59).

Shesterkin stopped 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) for his third win in four starts as he beat the Washington Capitals in his previous start. Shesterkin has been solid yet again this season but will not be repeating his Vezina Trophy win from last season, as he has a 35-13-7 record, 2.52 GAA and .915 SV%. He takes on the Tampa Bay Lightning, who have won three-straight games and are seventh in the NHL in goals per game (3.43).

Lindgren has missed the last six games with an upper-body injury but will play Wednesday vs. the Lightning. The Rangers also expect Lindgren to be available for the second half of their back-to-back tomorrow. Expect Ben Harper to come out of the lineup to make room for him.

Smith has missed the Golden Knights' previous four games due to a lower-body injury and is expected to return to the Vegas lineup Monday vs. Minnesota. The 32-year-old had 24 goals, 27 assists, 167 SOG, 16 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 72 games before his injury.

Quick allowed six goals on 34 shots (.824 SV%) for his first loss in three games as he was defeated by the Edmonton Oilers in his previous start. The 37-year-old he has been fairly average throughout his eight games played in Vegas, with his 5-2-0 record, 3.53 GAA and .896 SV%.

Quick allowed six goals on 34 shots (.824 SV%) for his first loss in three games as he was defeated by the Edmonton Oilers in his previous start. The 37-year-old he has been fairly average throughout his eight games played in Vegas, with his 5-2-0 record, 3.53 GAA and .896 SV%.