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Colorado Avalanche
Star defenceman Cale Makar was not on the ice for the team's morning skate prior to the first of a home-and-home series with the Dallas Stars on Tuesday.
The team revealed that Makar's wife has gone into labour and he will miss Tuesday's game as they expect the arrival of twins. The Avalanche are expected to play with 12 forwards and six defencemen on against the Stars. Noah Juulsen will slot in the lineup in place of Makar.
Makar, 27, skated 21:37 during their 6-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, recording one assist, two penalty minutes, and three shots with a minus-1 rating.
The two-time Norris Trophy winner has three goals and seven points in five games this season while averaging 21:30 of ice time.
Head coach Jared Bednar told Corey Masisak on the Denver Post that the team will have to wait and see about Makar's status for the second game of the home-and-home with Dallas on Wednesday.
The team revealed that Makar's wife has gone into labour and he will miss Tuesday's game as they expect the arrival of twins. The Avalanche are expected to play with 12 forwards and six defencemen on against the Stars. Noah Juulsen will slot in the lineup in place of Makar.
Makar, 27, skated 21:37 during their 6-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, recording one assist, two penalty minutes, and three shots with a minus-1 rating.
The two-time Norris Trophy winner has three goals and seven points in five games this season while averaging 21:30 of ice time.
Head coach Jared Bednar told Corey Masisak on the Denver Post that the team will have to wait and see about Makar's status for the second game of the home-and-home with Dallas on Wednesday.
Cale Makar will not be in the lineup tonight. He is back in Denver with his wife awaiting the arrival of their twins. ⁰⁰Wishing all the best to the Makar family during this exciting time!
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) October 13, 2026
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Florida Panthers
The Panthers recalled goalie Cooper Black from the AHL's Charlotte Checkers on Tuesday.
Black, 25, has a 1-1-0 record in the AHL this season with a 3.01 goals-against average and .906 save percentage.
He went 25-13-4 last season in the AHL with a 2.47 GAA and .903 save percentage
The move comes after starting goalie Jacob Markstrom left Monday's 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres after the first period.
Head coach Paul Maurice told reporters after the game that the injury is nothing serious.
"It just tightened up so we pulled him," said Maurice. "We'll see. There's no injury there we don't think that we can't deal with, just standard stuff."
Maurice then told reporters on Tuesday that Markstrom is day-to-day with the undisclosed injury and Akira Schmid will get the start against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Schmid is 0-1-1 this season with a 4.14 GAA and an .868 save percentage.
Black, 25, has a 1-1-0 record in the AHL this season with a 3.01 goals-against average and .906 save percentage.
He went 25-13-4 last season in the AHL with a 2.47 GAA and .903 save percentage
The move comes after starting goalie Jacob Markstrom left Monday's 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres after the first period.
Head coach Paul Maurice told reporters after the game that the injury is nothing serious.
"It just tightened up so we pulled him," said Maurice. "We'll see. There's no injury there we don't think that we can't deal with, just standard stuff."
Maurice then told reporters on Tuesday that Markstrom is day-to-day with the undisclosed injury and Akira Schmid will get the start against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Schmid is 0-1-1 this season with a 4.14 GAA and an .868 save percentage.
We have recalled goaltender Cooper Black from @CheckersHockey.
— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) October 13, 2026
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Edmonton Oilers
Forward Zach Hyman will remain out of the lineup on Tuesday but is "really close" to returning, according to head coach Mike Babcock.
Hyman, 34, has been out of the lineup since the season opener on Sept. 29 with an undisclosed injury.
The 6-foot-1 winger registered 31 goals and 52 points in 58 games last season.
Additionally, Babcock confirmed the Devon Levi will start on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Kings.
Levi, 24, is looking for his fourth straight victory after allowing two goals on 31 shots in the team's 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday.
The 6-foot netminder is 3-0-0 this season with a 3.35 goals-against average and .863 save percentage.
Edmonton is projected to use these lines against the Kings on Tuesday:
Podkolzin - McDavid - Draisaitl
Hallander - Dickinson - Kapanen
Formenton - Michaels - Joseph
Frederic - Samanski - Howard
Ekholm - Bouchard
Shea - Murphy
Mukhamdullin - Emberson
Levi
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Hyman, 34, has been out of the lineup since the season opener on Sept. 29 with an undisclosed injury.
The 6-foot-1 winger registered 31 goals and 52 points in 58 games last season.
Additionally, Babcock confirmed the Devon Levi will start on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Kings.
Levi, 24, is looking for his fourth straight victory after allowing two goals on 31 shots in the team's 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday.
The 6-foot netminder is 3-0-0 this season with a 3.35 goals-against average and .863 save percentage.
Edmonton is projected to use these lines against the Kings on Tuesday:
Podkolzin - McDavid - Draisaitl
Hallander - Dickinson - Kapanen
Formenton - Michaels - Joseph
Frederic - Samanski - Howard
Ekholm - Bouchard
Shea - Murphy
Mukhamdullin - Emberson
Levi
Jarry
Mike Babcock says Zach Hyman won’t be playing tonight but is looking “really close”
— Paige Martin (@paigymartin) October 13, 2026
Levi starts vs. Kings. Walman remains out #Oilers
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New Jersey Devils
Defenceman Johnathan Kovacevic will make his season debut when the Devils take on the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday.
Kovacevic, 29, has yet to play this season while he's been recovering from a knee injury.
The 6-foot-5, right-shot defenceman registered eight assists in only 38 games last season due to injury.
Jake Allen will be in net on Tuesday, team reporter Amanda Stein reported on Monday.
Allen, 36, has a 2-1-0 record this season with a 2.65 goals-against average and an .896 save percentage.
Additionally, forward Luke Evangelista did not travel with the team to Detroit and will miss Tuesday's action due to an illness, according to Stein.
Stefan Noesen will draw into the lineup in place of Evangelista.
Kovacevic, 29, has yet to play this season while he's been recovering from a knee injury.
The 6-foot-5, right-shot defenceman registered eight assists in only 38 games last season due to injury.
Jake Allen will be in net on Tuesday, team reporter Amanda Stein reported on Monday.
Allen, 36, has a 2-1-0 record this season with a 2.65 goals-against average and an .896 save percentage.
Additionally, forward Luke Evangelista did not travel with the team to Detroit and will miss Tuesday's action due to an illness, according to Stein.
Stefan Noesen will draw into the lineup in place of Evangelista.
Kovechkin's back in the lineup tonight! pic.twitter.com/hPbd2lw0BG
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) October 13, 2026
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Anaheim Ducks
The Ducks recalled top prospect Roger McQueen from the AHL's San Diego Gulls on Tuesday and placed forward Ryan Poehling on injured reserve.
McQueen, 20, was drafted 10th overall in the 2025 draft and has three goals in four games with the Gulls.
The 6-foot-5 forward played last season with Providence College in the NCAA, registering 11 goals and 27 points in 36 games.
Poehling, 27, left Saturday's 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames early with a lower-body injury after recording a goal and an assist.
He is expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks with an MCL sprain.
The 6-foot-2 centre has a goal and two points in five games this season.
Defenceman Drew Helleson was activated of injured reserve and will be in the lineup against the Calgary Flames on Tuesday.
Helleson, 25, sustained a lower-body injury during the pre-season and has yet to appear this season.
The 6-foot-3, right-shot defenceman had two goals and 15 points in 60 games last season while averaging 16:58 of ice time.
McQueen, 20, was drafted 10th overall in the 2025 draft and has three goals in four games with the Gulls.
The 6-foot-5 forward played last season with Providence College in the NCAA, registering 11 goals and 27 points in 36 games.
Poehling, 27, left Saturday's 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames early with a lower-body injury after recording a goal and an assist.
He is expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks with an MCL sprain.
The 6-foot-2 centre has a goal and two points in five games this season.
Defenceman Drew Helleson was activated of injured reserve and will be in the lineup against the Calgary Flames on Tuesday.
Helleson, 25, sustained a lower-body injury during the pre-season and has yet to appear this season.
The 6-foot-3, right-shot defenceman had two goals and 15 points in 60 games last season while averaging 16:58 of ice time.
Roster Move: We have recalled Roger McQueen from the @SDGullsAHL. https://t.co/UWsR2PtUs2
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) October 13, 2026
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Minnesota Wild
The Wild placed forward Nico Sturm on injured reserve on Tuesday and recalled forward Justin Kirkland from the AHL's Iowa Wild.
Sturm was injured in the Wild's 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday after taking a puck to the head. The 31-year-old was taken to hospital for precautionary reasons.
Kirkland, 30, joined the Wild organization as a free agent in the off-season and has two assists in four games in the AHL.
Netminder Calvin Pickard will make his season and team debut when the Wild take on the Winnipeg Jets, Michael Russo of The Athletic reported on Monday.
Pickard signed with the Wild in the off-season after spending the last three campaigns with the Edmonton Oilers.
The 6-foot-1 netminder had a 5-6-2 record last season in Edmonton with a 3.68 goals-against average and an .871 save percentage.
Sturm was injured in the Wild's 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday after taking a puck to the head. The 31-year-old was taken to hospital for precautionary reasons.
Kirkland, 30, joined the Wild organization as a free agent in the off-season and has two assists in four games in the AHL.
Netminder Calvin Pickard will make his season and team debut when the Wild take on the Winnipeg Jets, Michael Russo of The Athletic reported on Monday.
Pickard signed with the Wild in the off-season after spending the last three campaigns with the Edmonton Oilers.
The 6-foot-1 netminder had a 5-6-2 record last season in Edmonton with a 3.68 goals-against average and an .871 save percentage.
We have recalled forward Justin Kirkland from the Iowa Wild and placed forward Nico Sturm on Injured Reserve.
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) October 13, 2026
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San Jose Sharks
Yaroslav Askarov is expected to get the start in net when the Sharks take on the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, according to Sheng Peng of NBC Sports Sharks.
Askarov is looking to snap a personal two-game skid and has a 2-2-0 record this season with a 3.71 goals-against average and .860 save percentage.
Askarov is looking to snap a personal two-game skid and has a 2-2-0 record this season with a 3.71 goals-against average and .860 save percentage.
Askarov is in first, will start
— Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) October 13, 2026
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Los Angeles Kings
Darcy Kuemper the first goaltender off the ice during the team's morning skate and is expected to start on Tuesday against the Edmonton Oilers, according team reporter Zach Dooley.
Kuemper, 36, has a 0-2-1 record this season with a 4.03 goals-against average and an .868 save percentage.
Kuemper, 36, has a 0-2-1 record this season with a 4.03 goals-against average and an .868 save percentage.
Darcy Kuemper off first this morning, pointing to him as tonight’s starter versus Edmonton.
— Zach Dooley (@DooleyLAK) October 13, 2026
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Chicago Blackhawks
Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard is expected to make his season debut when his team takes on the Pittsburgh Penguins, head coach Jeff Blashill told reporters on Tuesday.
Bedard has missed the opening six games of the season after sustaining a shoulder injury in the off-season.
"I put a lot of time and effort into the rehab process to try to come back a littler earlier than expected," Bedard told Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times. He added that he wouldn't be playing if he had any concerns about his shoulder strength.
The North Vancouver native led the Blackhawks last season with 30 goals and 75 points in 69 games.
Chicago assigned forward Nick Lardis to the AHL's Rockford IceHogs to make room for Bedard on the roster.
Lardis, 21, has two assists in six games this season after posting 10 goals and 15 points in 41 games in the NHL last season.
He also had 18 goal and 32 points in 35 games in the AHL last season.
Bedard has missed the opening six games of the season after sustaining a shoulder injury in the off-season.
"I put a lot of time and effort into the rehab process to try to come back a littler earlier than expected," Bedard told Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times. He added that he wouldn't be playing if he had any concerns about his shoulder strength.
The North Vancouver native led the Blackhawks last season with 30 goals and 75 points in 69 games.
Chicago assigned forward Nick Lardis to the AHL's Rockford IceHogs to make room for Bedard on the roster.
Lardis, 21, has two assists in six games this season after posting 10 goals and 15 points in 41 games in the NHL last season.
He also had 18 goal and 32 points in 35 games in the AHL last season.
Jeff Blashill: “As we sit here right now, I have [Bedard] in our lineup tonight.”
— Ben Pope (@BenPopeCST) October 13, 2026
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Pittsburgh Penguins
Forward Andrei Kuzmenko will return to the Penguins lineup on Tuesday after missing the last three games in order to regain his conditioning.
Kuzmenko took a leave of absence earlier in the season to be with family after his father's death in Russia.
He joined the Penguins on a one-year contract in the off-season and has appeared in two games this season..
Sergei Murashov gets the start in net on Tuesday as the Penguins take on the Chicago Blackhawks, confirmed Muse.
Murashov, 22, is 0-1-1 with a 2.45 goals-against average ad .939 save percentage so far in his rookie season.
Kuzmenko took a leave of absence earlier in the season to be with family after his father's death in Russia.
He joined the Penguins on a one-year contract in the off-season and has appeared in two games this season..
Sergei Murashov gets the start in net on Tuesday as the Penguins take on the Chicago Blackhawks, confirmed Muse.
Murashov, 22, is 0-1-1 with a 2.45 goals-against average ad .939 save percentage so far in his rookie season.
Dan Muse said Sergei Murashov gets the start tonight in Chicago, and that Andrei Kuzmenko will return to the lineup.
— Pens Inside Scoop (@PensInsideScoop) October 13, 2026
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Utah Mammoth
Karel Vejmelka was the first goalie off the ice during the Mammoth's morning skate on Tuesday, indicating that he could be starting against the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to Cole Bagley of KSL Sports.
Vejmelka, 30, is coming off a 4-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, allowing one goal on 24 shots.
The 6-foot-4 netminder has a 3-1-0 record this season with a 2.13 goals-against average and .907 save percentage.
Vejmelka, 30, is coming off a 4-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, allowing one goal on 24 shots.
The 6-foot-4 netminder has a 3-1-0 record this season with a 2.13 goals-against average and .907 save percentage.
Karel Vejmelka is the first goaltender off the ice this morning.
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) October 13, 2026
That indicates he should start tonight against Toronto.#TusksUp #Leafs
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Vancouver Canucks
Forward Filip Chytil has joined up with the Canucks on their six-game Eastern road trip and skated with the team on Tuesday.
Chytil, 27, sustained a shoulder injury during a pre-season game against the Edmonton Oilers on Sept. 24 after he collided with an official.
The 6-foot-2 centre had three goals last season after only playing 12 games due to injury.
Leevi Meriläinen is expected to start on Tuesday against the New York Islanders, according to Thomas Drance of The Athletic.
Meriläinen, 24, was acquired through waivers prior to the start of the regular season from the Ottawa Senators.
The 6-foot-3 netminder has one win in four appearances with a 2.93 goals-against average and .889 save percentage this season.
Chytil, 27, sustained a shoulder injury during a pre-season game against the Edmonton Oilers on Sept. 24 after he collided with an official.
The 6-foot-2 centre had three goals last season after only playing 12 games due to injury.
Leevi Meriläinen is expected to start on Tuesday against the New York Islanders, according to Thomas Drance of The Athletic.
Meriläinen, 24, was acquired through waivers prior to the start of the regular season from the Ottawa Senators.
The 6-foot-3 netminder has one win in four appearances with a 2.93 goals-against average and .889 save percentage this season.
Back skating with the squad!
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) October 13, 2026
Filip Chytil rejoined the team on Long Island. pic.twitter.com/1BzJTrNvN9
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Toronto Maple Leafs
Anthony Stolarz is expected to start on Tuesday as the Maple Leafs take on the Utah Mammoth.
Stolarz, 32, has won both of his starts this season, going 2-0-0 with a 2.44 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage.
Additonally, defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson returned to practice on Tuesday after he missed Monday's session for maintenance.
Ekman-Larsson, 35, was banged up after Vegas Golden Knights defenceman Jeremy Lauzon delivered a hard hit along the boards on Thursday.
The 6-foot-2, left-shot defenceman is averaging 16:20 of ice time over six games.
Stolarz, 32, has won both of his starts this season, going 2-0-0 with a 2.44 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage.
Additonally, defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson returned to practice on Tuesday after he missed Monday's session for maintenance.
Ekman-Larsson, 35, was banged up after Vegas Golden Knights defenceman Jeremy Lauzon delivered a hard hit along the boards on Thursday.
The 6-foot-2, left-shot defenceman is averaging 16:20 of ice time over six games.
Lines at Leafs skate
— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) October 13, 2026
Marchenko - Matthews - Roslovic
Cowan - Tavares - Nylander
McKenna - Paul - Sissons
Duhaime - Blueger - Groulx
Wood
McCabe - Raddysh
Rielly - Stecher
Ekman-Larsson - Blankenburg
Rifai - MacEwen
Stolarz starts
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Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres recalled defenceman Dennis Gilbert from the AHL's Rochester Americans on Tuesday.
The move comes after standout defenceman Rasmus Dahlin left Monday's 5-3 win over the Florida Panthers with an upper-body injury.
Gilbert, 29, joined the Sabres as a free agent in the off-season and has yet to record a point in four games in the AHL this season.
The Sabres also placed defenceman Matt Grzelcyk on injured reserve on Tuesday with an undisclosed injury, according to Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic.
Grzelcyk, 32, has only appeared in one game for the Sabres this season, registering 14:27 of ice time with a minus-1 rating in a 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct. 1.
He joined the Sabres on a one-year, $850,000 contract prior to the regular season.
The move comes after standout defenceman Rasmus Dahlin left Monday's 5-3 win over the Florida Panthers with an upper-body injury.
Gilbert, 29, joined the Sabres as a free agent in the off-season and has yet to record a point in four games in the AHL this season.
The Sabres also placed defenceman Matt Grzelcyk on injured reserve on Tuesday with an undisclosed injury, according to Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic.
Grzelcyk, 32, has only appeared in one game for the Sabres this season, registering 14:27 of ice time with a minus-1 rating in a 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct. 1.
He joined the Sabres on a one-year, $850,000 contract prior to the regular season.
We have recalled Dennis Gilbert from @AmerksHockey.
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) October 13, 2026
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Dallas Stars
Jake Oettinger was the first goalie off the ice in the Stars' morning skate and is expected to be in net against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, according to broadcaster Bruce LeVine.
Oettinger, 27, was the NHL's second star of the week last week after allowing one goal in three games and recording two shutouts.
He has a 2-1-1 record this season with a 0.74 goals-against average and .963 save percentage.
Jake Oettinger is the first goalie off the ice for the Stars this morning
— Bruce LeVine (@BruceLeVinePuck) October 13, 2026
Mark him down as the starter in net vs Colorado tonight.