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Vejmelka snapped a three-game winning streak his last time out, allowing four goals on 26 shots (.846 SV%) as he picked up the loss to New Jersey. The second-year starter has been very solid this season, posting a 5-4-1 record alongside his 3.16 GAA and .910 SV%. He draws the tough task of the Pacific Division-leading Golden Knights who rank fourth in the NHL in goals per game (3.59).

Comrie had to leave halfway through the Sabres' game Wednesday vs. Ottawa with an undisclosed injury after stopping 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%). Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was recalled from Rochester (AHL) to replace Comrie, indicating the injury will be taking some time for the 26-year-old netminder.

Amidst the news that Eric Comrie will be injured for "a little bit", Luukkonen has been called up from Rochester of the AHL. The 23-year-old netminder was fantastic with the Sabres in 2021-22, posting a .917 SV% and 2.74 GAA across a short nine-game showing. He has struggled this season with Rochester (AHL) posting a .898 SV% and 3.07 GAA with a 6-3-0 record.

Shesterkin was great in his previous start, stopping 31 of 32 shots (.969 SV%) as he beat the Arizona Coyotes. Last year's Vezina Trophy winner has been solid yet again this season, posting an 8-2-2 record with a 2.40 GAA and a .915 SV%. He draws a favourable matchup vs. the Seattle Kraken who is on a two-game losing streak and ranks 27th in the NHL in shots per game (29.3).

Reimer stopped 23 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) as he won his third straight starting a row in a victory over Vegas his last time out. The 34-year-old veteran has been solid as expected this season, posting a 5-5-2 record with a 2.81 GAA and .909 SV%. He faces off against the Detroit Red Wings who are in the middle of a four-game losing streak.

Lindgren was great in relief his last time out, stopping 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) as he took no decision due to Darcy Kuemper struggling in the loss. The Capitals' backup has enjoyed a strong start to his Washington tenure, posting a 2-1-1 record with a .915 SV% and 2.98 GAA. He takes on the red-hot St. Louis Blues, who find themselves on a four-game winning streak after their 5-2 victory Wednesday over Chicago.

Jones allowed three goals on 30 shots (.900 SV%) in an overtime loss to Winnipeg in his previous start. The 32-year-old has been having a solid start to 2022-23, posting a 7-4-2 record with a 2.38 GAA and .909 SV%. He takes on the New York Rangers who rank fifth in the NHL in shots per game (34.4) but 18th in the NHL in goals per game (3.09).

Thompson stopped 24 of 27 shots (.889 SV%) in a losing effort his last time out vs. San Jose. The Calder Trophy frontrunner has an 8-3-0 record with two shutouts and a .922 SV%. He draws one of the best options of the night as he takes on Arizona who ranks last in the NHL in SOG per game (23.9) and 27th in goals per game (2.67).

Jarry allowed five goals on 42 shots (.881 SV%) in an overtime loss to Montreal his last time out. The 27-year-old has struggled this season, posting a 3.56 GAA and .900 SV% to go along with his 4-3-2 record. He faces off against the Minnesota Wild who have lost two straight games while only scoring four goals in their last three games.

Lindgren was great in relief his last time out, stopping 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) as he took no decision due to Darcy Kuemper struggling in the loss. The Capitals' backup has enjoyed a strong start to his Washington tenure, posting a 2-1-1 record with a .915 SV% and 2.98 GAA. He takes on the red-hot St. Louis Blues who find themselves on a four-game winning streak after their 5-2 victory Wednesday over Chicago.

Bean had left the Blue Jackets' previous contests after playing only 8:55 TOI after leaving with a shoulder injury. He will be out a while which is a huge hit to the already decimated by-injury Blue Jackets. He was enjoying a strong season, as he had one goal and six points through his first 14 games played with 16 SOG.

Sorokin stopped 26 of 29 shots (.897 SV%) in a win over Columbus his last time between the pipes. He's enjoyed an incredibly strong start to the 2022-23 season, posting a 7-4-0 record with a .932 SV% and 2.17 GAA. He takes on the Nashville Predators, who have won their last two contests 2-1 after beating the Minnesota Wild in their last game.

Sorokin stopped 26 of 29 shots (.897 SV%) in a win over Columbus his last time between the pipes. He's enjoyed an incredibly strong start to the 2022-23 season, posting a 7-4-0 record with a .932 SV% and 2.17 GAA. He takes on the Nashville Predators who have won their last two contests 2-1 after beating the Minnesota Wild in their last game.

Saros was fantastic for a second straight start in his last time out, stopping 32 of 33 shots (.970 SV%) in a win over Minnesota. The star goaltender has struggled this season, posting a 5-6-0 record with a 3.03 GAA and .907 SV%. He takes on the surging New York Islanders, who have won four of their last five games after a win over Ottawa their last time out.