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Bobrovsky is expected to start Tuesday in New Jersey, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

Bobrovsky started the season with a 17-9-1 record, but since Jan. 2, he is 5-9-0 with an abysmal .841 save percentage and a 3.75 GAA. Multiple deep playoff runs and injury woes have seemingly caught up to the Panthers, who currently sit eight points outside of a playoff spot. Bobrovsky should have a decent chance at getting in the win column Tuesday against a Devils club that is tied for last in the NHL with 2.47 goals per game in 2025-26.

Ehlers tallied a goal and fired four shots on net in Monday's 2-1 loss to Seattle.

Ehlers potted the lone goal of the game for Carolina late in the second period. With the twine finder, he is up to 16 goals, 45 points and 149 shots on net over 60 games this season. His first season with the Hurricanes has been a solid overall showing, and with over 20 games remaining, he has a good chance to reach or surpass the 60-point mark for the third consecutive season. With two goals since the Olympic break, Ehlers seems poised for a solid stretch to cap off the regular season, giving him solid fantasy value in most league formats.

Del Mastro was recalled from AHL Rockford on Tuesday.

Del Mastro has two goals and 16 assists in 45 minor-league appearances this season. However, he hasn't earned a point in a pair of NHL outings during the 2025-26 campaign while posting three shots on goal, three blocked shots and six hits.

Larsson supplied two assists and dished out two hits in Monday's 2-1 win over Carolina.

Larsson chipped in on both of the Kraken's goals in the second period, including the lone helper on Kaapo Kakko's opening tally. With the pair of apples, Larsson is up to 13 assists, 18 points, 64 shots on net, 81 hits and 126 blocked shots across 60 games this season. The 15-year NHL veteran has been a stable defensive presence in Seattle's top pairing this season, and he's currently tied for 10th in blocked shots across the NHL. He remains a strong option on the blue line in category-based fantasy leagues, and his recent trio of assists since the Olympic break gives him solid streaming value in standard formats.

Markstrom will tend the twine at home in Tuesday's tilt against the Panthers, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

Markstrom's save percentage hasn't dipped below .915 in any of his last four outings, registering a combined .931 save percentage over that stretch. With just another four victories, the veteran netminder will reach the 20-win threshold for the ninth consecutive campaign. With Markstrom starting Tuesday, fantasy managers can expect Jake Allen to guard the cage at home versus the Leafs on Wednesday.

Meyers scored a goal and fired two shots on net in Monday's 2-1 win over the Hurricanes.

Meyers deposited the go-ahead tally midway through the second period to give Seattle a 2-0 lead. With the game-winning twine finder, he is up to six goals, 12 points, 46 shots on net and 39 hits across 35 games this season. His second season in Seattle's organization has led to the best results of his NHL tenure, as he has already achieved a career high in all major stat categories apart from blocked shots. While stronger options are likely available in fantasy, he has seven points in 16 games since the calendar turned to 2026, and a string of solid performances could lead to him holding good streaming value in deep leagues.

Vejmelka is slated to defend the road crease against the Capitals on Tuesday, according to Cole Bagley of KSL Sports.

Vejmelka will continue to see workhorse usage while the Mammoth battle to make the postseason -- this will be his eighth start in a row, and he's played in 18 of 20 games since the calendar flipped to January. His results have been mixed lately, as he's alternated wins and losses over his last four starts, a span during which he's surrendered 11 goals on 107 shots (.897 save percentage). Vejmelka will face a Capitals team that is coming off a 6-2 loss to Montreal following a three-game winning streak.

Kakko scored a goal in Monday's 2-1 win over Carolina.

Kakko recorded the game's opening tally early in the second period. Overall, he is up to eight goals, 23 points and 58 shots on net across 43 games this season. Since returning from the Olympics, he has two goals on just two shots across the three appearances. Despite tallying just six goals prior to the Olympics, the 25-year-old Kakko tallied three twine finders in Milan for Finland, which has translated to his play at the NHL level. He could be in for a strong finish to the campaign while playing a middle-six role for the Kraken, who currently occupy a playoff spot in the Pacific Division. Kakko holds strong streaming value in various fantasy formats for the time being.

Hellebuyck will patrol the home blue paint against the Blackhawks on Tuesday, per Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press.

After allowing at least three goals in six straight games, Hellebuyck turned aside 31 of 33 shots in San Jose on Sunday but didn't come out on the winning side in a 2-1 overtime loss. His play in the 2026 Winter Olympics was stellar, but it's been a rough go with the Jets lately -- he has lost five straight outings (0-2-3) and has just one win in his last 10 starts. Hellebuyck will look to get back on track Tuesday against a Chicago club that is 11-14-4 on the road this season.

Lizotte is dealing with a lower-body injury that will sideline him against the Bruins on Tuesday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Lizotte has been rolling offensively of late, racking up one goal and five helpers in his last seven outings. With the fourth-line center on the shelf, Hayes will step into the lineup for just the second time in the Penguins' last 16 contests. In his 24 appearances this year, the veteran has managed a mere three goals and two assists and figures to remain a fringe roster player when the Penguins are fully healthy.