Los Angeles Kings right wing Mats Zuccarello (upper body) will return from a six-game absence on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. The Norwegian veteran will start the game on the third line and join the second power-play unit. Kings head coach Peter Laviolette said he plans to monitor Zuccarello's minutes since he hasn't played in a while. Zuccarello also missed time earlier in the season, meaning he has suited up for just six games in 2026-27. He's been limited to one assist. The Kings are also expected to get Kevin Fiala (lower leg) back this week, making the team a much bigger offensive threat going forward.

Minnesota Wild center Michael McCarron (upper body) will play in Tuesday's matchup with the Montreal Canadiens. Due to an upper-body injury, McCarron exited the lineup Saturday night against Tampa Bay, but he will avoid a second consecutive absence. McCarron has recently filled second-line center duties for the Wild, scoring in two of his last three appearances. While McCarron is best known for his physical play and has delivered 53 hits in 18 games, he has also done a good job offensively. The 31-year-old has earned eight points (three goals, five assists), putting him tied for sixth in scoring among Wild forwards.

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (wrist) will return to action on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils, Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press reports. He's been out for over a month due to a wrist injury. Before landing on the shelf, Morrissey showed good form, posting three assists and five blocks in four games. Now that he's healthy again, Morrissey will reclaim a spot on the first defensive pairing and on the top power-play unit. Dylan Samberg and Neal Pionk will see less ice time, though Pionk should remain on fantasy radars.

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (lower body) will suit up on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens, ending a five-game absence. Minnesota has been in a tough spot, playing without Spurgeon and Brock Faber (skull), but the blue line will get a big piece back on Tuesday. Spurgeon has recorded five points (one goal, four assists), 13 SOG, 19 blocks, eight hits, and a plus-six rating in 10 games this season. He will join Quinn Hughes on the first defensive pairing and link up with the second power-play unit. With Spurgeon back, there's no spot for David Spacek in the lineup.