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Vladar will defend the home crease in Tuesday's clash against the Wild, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Vladar earned his third win across his last four tries in Sunday's 6-3 victory over the Mammoth. Overall, the 29-year-old backstop is up to a 3-3-2 record, a 3.23 GAA and an .885 save percentage across eight appearances this season. He's trending in the right direction after a slow start to the season, and he's slated to make his first set of back-to-back starts in Tuesday's clash. If he can impress in a tough outing against Minnesota, Vladar could begin to work his way back towards being the true No. 1 option over Joseph Woll.

Hart stopped 25 shots in regulation and overtime and two of three shootout attempts in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Bruins.

The Golden Knights fell behind 2-0 early in the second period, but Hart played well down the stretch as his team rallied to tie it, including a third period in which Vegas got out-shot 10-4. The 28-year-old netminder gave up the only tally of the shootout however, as David Pastrnak got Hart to retreat too deep into his crease, leaving him unable to cover the far post after the Boston star deked to his forehand. Hart has won just once in his last five starts, going 1-2-2 with a 2.96 GAA and .880 save percentage during that span as he falls into a timeshare with Adin Hill (3-2-0, 3.02 GAA, .893 save percentage in his last five outings).

Schwartz scored two goals on four shots in Monday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Schwartz found the back of the net in the first and second periods. The veteran winger has three goals and an assist over his last three appearances and has been playing well despite his middle-six role in the lineup. His recent production makes him an intriguing short-term fantasy option, although his offensive ceiling remains more limited than that of Colorado's top-line contributors.

Kadri scored two goals, including a power-play tally, on four shots in Monday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Kadri sparked Colorado's comeback with a first-period goal before redirecting Cale Makar's shot on the power play to give the Avalanche a 3-2 lead in the second. The veteran center has scored all four of his goals this season over his last five appearances, suggesting his offensive production is beginning to improve. His involvement on Colorado's second scoring line provides useful fantasy upside, particularly if his recent finishing form continues.

Taylor was recalled from AHL Texas on Tuesday.

In the lone AHL outing Taylor appeared in during his brief stint away from Dallas, he scored his first goal of the season. Across nine regular-season outings with Texas, the 24-year-old defenseman has posted a goal, four points and 21 shots on net. Now that he's back with the big club, he'll likely be a rotational blueliner in the absence of Kyle Capobianco (leg).

Askarov stopped 20 of 22 shots in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Flames.

Askarov kept San Jose in the game but couldn't prevent William Stromgren's third-period winner. The young netminder finished with a .909 save percentage, but it's hard to rely on him for sustained fantasy production -- he's alternated wins and losses over his last five appearances, and the Sharks have also dropped four of their last five games. His starting opportunities offer fantasy upside, but inconsistent offensive support and game-to-game performances remain a concern for his win potential.

Wolf stopped 26 of 27 shots in Monday's 2-1 win over the Sharks.

Wolf delivered a strong performance, holding San Jose scoreless until Sam Dickinson struck late in the third period. With Devin Cooley sidelined by a lower-body injury, Wolf has an opportunity to handle an increased workload, strengthening his short-term fantasy appeal. He's won his last two starts while stopping 46 of 49 shots faced over that span.

Stromgren scored the game-winning goal in Monday's 2-1 victory over the Sharks.

Stromgren made an immediate impact in his season debut, batting the puck into the net midway through the third period to give Calgary a two-goal advantage. The young winger was deployed on the fourth line alongside Jonathan Castagna and Adam Klapka, suggesting his opportunities could remain limited. He'll need to establish a more prominent offensive role before becoming a viable option in most fantasy formats.

Klapka scored a goal and added an assist in Monday's 2-1 win over the Sharks.

Klapka opened the scoring late in the first period before helping set up William Stromgren's game-winning tally midway through the third. The fourth-line winger played a direct role in both Calgary goals, but it would be a stretch to think he'll produce offensively on a regular basis going forward. Despite the two-point outing, his limited offensive responsibilities leave him with modest fantasy appeal outside deeper leagues.

Head coach Jeff Blashill said after Monday's 5-2 loss to the Avalanche that Kane has an upper-body injury and will miss at least the next couple of games, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

The Blackhawks' upcoming three-game road trip will begin Wednesday against the Panthers and conclude against the Hurricanes on Saturday, but it's currently unclear if Kane will be traveling with the team. Following Saturday's game, the Blackhawks don't play again until Nov. 12, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Kane sidelined until at least that date if he doesn't make the trip to Florida on Tuesday. Jordan Greenway will probably get back into the lineup Wednesday due to Kane's absence.