Saros stopped 20 of 22 shots in Monday's 5-2 win over the Blues.

Saros has been playing very well of late, and the numbers back him up. He's won six of his last seven starts while allowing two or fewer goals four times over that stretch. During that seven-game span, the only time he gave up more than three goals was the 6-3 loss to the Hurricanes on Dec. 6. Saros has gone 5-1-0 with a 2.53 GAA and a .920 save percentage in six outings in December.

Gritsyuk (upper body) didn't participate in Tuesday's practice and won't accompany the Devils on the team's upcoming two-game road trip, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Gritsyuk is unlikely to be an option to play against Vegas and Utah on Wednesday and Friday, respectively. However, it's unclear when he will be available to return to the lineup. The 24-year-old rookie has seven goals, 16 points, 72 shots on net and 31 hits through 31 appearances this season.

Pesce (upper body) is slated to return for Wednesday's clash with Vegas, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

Pesce will need to be activated off long-term injured reserve in order to get into the lineup versus the Knights, but all signs point to the blueliner returning from his 24-game absence. In limited action this season (nine games), the New York native hasn't offered much offensive upside, generating zero goals and eight shots to go with a trio of assists.

Horvat (lower body) will not be in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Detroit.

Horvat will miss his second straight game after sustaining a lower-body injury Thursday against the Ducks. Mathew Barzal's (undisclosed) status for Tuesday's matchup is up in the air, so the Islanders will have some shuffling to do up the middle if they end up being without their two most dynamic forwards against the Red Wings. Horvat's next opportunity to suit up will be in the first half of a back-to-back against the Canucks on Friday.

Mintyukov scored a goal and blocked four shots in Monday's 4-1 win over the Rangers.

The Ducks had already stretched their lead to 3-1 with an empty-netter, but Mintyukov put one more by Igor Shesterkin in the dying seconds for good measure. Mintyukov was scratched Saturday versus the Devils after a stretch of 10 straight games in the lineup, during which he logged four points. He'll continue to compete with Ian Moore and Drew Helleson for third-pairing minutes as long as the Ducks' blue line is healthy. Mintyukov has eight points, 27 shots on net, 42 blocked shots, 18 hits and a plus-1 rating over 29 outings this season.

Josi had two assists, including one on the power play, in Monday's 5-2 win over the Blues.

Josi hasn't found the back of the net since Nov. 26, when he scored a goal in a 6-3 victory over the Red Wings, but he remains a productive offensive weapon on the blue line. Since missing 12 contests due to an upper-body injury from Oct. 25 - Nov. 16, Josi has appeared in 12 straight games for the Preds and has racked up nine points (one goal, eight assists), 10 PIM, 34 shots, four hits, 13 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating during that span.

LaCombe scored a shorthanded goal on five shots in Monday's 4-1 win over the Rangers.

LaCombe's goal was the opening tally at 7:18 of the second period. This was his first career shorthanded goal and his fourth shorthanded point, two of which have come this year. He's earned five points over his last six games and is up to five goals, 19 points, 76 shots on net, 62 blocked shots, 29 hits and a plus-1 rating over 33 appearances.

Copley was recalled from AHL Ontario on Tuesday.

Copley will serve as the Kings' No. 2 netminder for the foreseeable future, as Darcy Kuemper (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday. Copley has a 7-6-0 record, .885 save percentage and 3.13 GAA across 13 games with the Reign this season. The Alaska native made just one appearance with Los Angeles in 2024-25, conceding two goals on 12 shots in a loss to Toronto.

Kuemper (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Kuemper was injured in Monday's clash with Dallas and will now need to miss at least the next three games after the team put him on IR. With the available roster spot, Pheonix Copley was called up from the minors in a corresponding move and figures to serve as the No. 2 option behind Anton Forsberg while Kuemper is on the shelf.

Duchene recorded a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-1 win over the Kings.

Duchene returned to the lineup Dec. 7 following a 24-game absence due to an upper-body injury, and this was his first time on the scoresheet since Oct. 14. The 34-year-old veteran was one of the best players for the Stars last season, and he should find ample opportunities to produce as he works his way back into top form. Right now, though, his upside won't be very high in a bottom-six role in the lineup.