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Swayman will tend the home twine Tuesday against Tampa Bay, per Scott McLaughlin.

Swayman rebounded with a 40-save effort in Saturday's 4-3 win over Florida after starting the new calendar year with four consecutive losses. The 26-year-old has a 14-15-3 record, .895 save percentage and 2.91 GAA through 32 appearances in 2024-25. The Lightning rank first in the NHL with 3.68 goals per game.

Merilainen will defend the road cage Tuesday versus the Islanders, according to TSN 1200 Ottawa.

After conceding four goals in a loss to Dallas in his first start in January, Merilainen has won back-to-back games, including a 29-save shutout over Pittsburgh on Saturday. The Islanders are tied for 26th in the league with 2.67 goals per game, but they've played better recently, having gone 3-0-0 on their most recent road trip.

Wolf turned aside 23 shots in Monday's 5-2 win over Chicago.

The Flames took a 3-1 lead into the first intermission and never looked back, with Wolf only allowing a Connor Bedard power-play tally over the final two periods. The 23-year-old netminder has won three straight starts and has only one regulation loss in his last nine, going 7-1-1 with a 1.99 GAA and a .929 save percentage over that stretch as he locks down the top job in the Calgary crease.

Ersson stopped 20 shots in Monday's 4-3 win over the Panthers.

Florida jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period, but Ersson buckled down and allowed only a Sam Reinhart power-play tally the rest of the way, giving the Flyers a chance to mount a comeback. Ersson is on a roll again, going 4-1-0 over his last five outings with a 1.51 GAA and a .939 save percentage despite a three-game absence at the beginning of January due to a lower-body injury.

Husso will be in goal at home Tuesday versus the Sharks, according to Daniella Bruce of the Red Wings' official site.

Husso was brought up from AHL Grand Rapids on Wednesday on an emergency basis due to Alex Lyon dealing with an upper-body injury. Husso hasn't made a start with the Wings since Dec. 14. The Finnish netminder has struggled in 2024-25, owning a 1-4-2 record, .877 save percentage and 3.47 GAA. The Sharks sit 30th in the NHL with 2.53 goals per game.

Jarry will patrol the home crease versus the Kraken on Tuesday, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

Jarry is winless through four appearances in January, posting an 0-1-2 record, .905 save percentage and 2.17 GAA. The Kraken are 18-23-3 this season and have put up 2.89 goals per game, which ranks 22nd in the NHL.

Andersen (knee) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Andersen's designation for IR is not expected to impact his recovery timeline, rather the move allowed the Canes to bring up Ty Smith in a corresponding transaction. The 35-year-old Andersen has been working with the team and could be back sooner rather than later, though the club figures to take a cautious approach to his return given his recent injury history.

Bobrovsky made 25 saves in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Flyers.

The Panthers took a 2-1 lead into the third period, but two power-play goals for Philly in the first six minutes of the frame preceded a spectacular solo effort by Noah Cates on the game-winner. Bobrovsky has just one win in his first five January outings, going 1-3-1 despite a solid 2.62 GAA and .910 save percentage.

Thompson is slated to start in Tuesday's home matchup against the Ducks, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Thompson was stellar in his last start, turning aside 32 of 33 shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over Nashville. The 27-year-old has a 3-0-1 record, .924 save percentage and 2.42 GAA through four appearances in January. Charlie Lindgren (upper body) landed on injured reserve Saturday, so Thompson will handle the bulk of the starts while the former works his way back to full health.

Tarasov will defend the home crease against the Flyers on Tuesday, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.

Tarasov was recalled from his conditioning stint with AHL Cleveland on Sunday. The 25-year-old hasn't made a start in the NHL since Dec. 28, and he hasn't won a game since Oct. 22. Columbus will have the rest advantage Tuesday -- Philadelphia is on the second half of a back-to-back.