Mrazek will get his second start of the early season Saturday after getting lit up for five goals on 35 shots Wednesday vs Colorado. The 11-year veteran will be hoping a much easier matchup against the winless 0-3-0 Sharks will lead to better results in his second start of 2022-23.
Martin Jones will get his second start of the early season in as many games after beating the LA Kings 4-1 Saturday on the back of a 26-save performance (.963 SV%) for the Kraken. He will hope to continue his hot start to 2022-23 as he looks to take over Seattle's starting position for the long run after Philipp Grubauer struggled in their opener.
Vladar will surprisingly get his first start of the 2022-23 season Saturday in the Battle of Alberta for the undefeated Calgary Flames. Vladar enjoyed a decent first season in Calgary last season, posting a .906 SV% while winning 13 of his 19 starts backing up Jacob Markstrom.
Martin Jones will get his second start of the early season in as many games after beating the LA Kings 4-1 Saturday on the back of a 26-save performance (.963 SV%) for the Kraken. He will hope to continue his hot start to 2022-23 as he looks to take over Seattle's starting position for the long run after Philipp Grubauer struggled in their opener.
Arvidsson missed Thursday's game vs. the Kraken but he's expected to play tonight in Minnesota. Arvidsson had two shots in 17:33 TOI in his only game of the season.
Hart will get the start for the 1-0-0 Flyers Saturday against the Canucks in Philadelphia. The five-year veteran was a monster in the Flyers' opening-night win against New Jersey Thursday, stopping 35 of 37 shots (.946 SV%) on way to the easy 5-2 victory.
Vladar will surprisingly get his first start of the 2022-23 season Saturday in the Battle of Alberta for the undefeated Calgary Flames. Vladar enjoyed a decent first season in Calgary last season, posting a .906 SV% while winning 13 of his 19 starts backing up Jacob Markstrom.
The Flyers moved Owen Tippett (upper-body) to IR to open up a roster spot for Lycksell. The 2017 sixth-round pick had 34 points (14G / 20A) in 47 games with Vaxjo HC (SHL) last season.
Tippett suffered an upper-body injury in the Flyers' season opener and was placed on IR on Saturday. Tippett now has to miss at least one week and the move created a roster spot for the Flyers to recall Olle Lycksell from Lehigh Valley (AHL).
Fleury will look to bounce back after a horrendous opening effort against the New York Rangers on Thursday where he allowed seven goals on 35 shots (.800 SV%). The 37-year-old will draw what should be a much easier matchup as he takes on the Kings at home Saturday.
Yamamoto missed the Oilers' season opener but will play Saturday vs. the Flames. Yamamoto, who had 41 points (20G / 21A) in 81 games last season, will start on a line with Leon Draisaitl and Evander Kane.
Oettinger will take the crease for Dallas after a dominating 4-1 victory over Nashville in their opener Thursday. Oettinger was in midseason form stopping 31 of 32 shots on way to an impressive game-one victory. In his third NHL season, he is proving he is one of the elite goaltending talents.
Campbell will look to keep the Oilers rolling after an impressive 33-save opening night performance in a 5-3 win over Vancouver on Wednesday. The 27-year-old is facing his second Canadian rival in as many starts, taking on Calgary's high-powered offence; who scored five in their opener against Colorado Thursday.
Comrie will begin his Sabres career Saturday taking on the 0-1-0 Florida Panthers. The 27-year-old netminder has played 28 games across six sparse seasons in the NHL amassing a .905. SV% and 3,06 GAA while playing for three different teams.
Peterson will be looking to get the Kings' in the win column for the first time in 2022-23 (0-2-0) as he takes the crease for the first time this season. The 27-year-old struggled in 2021-22, posting a career-worst .895 SV% and 2.89 GAA across 35 games started. He will be looking to bounce back this season and be closer to the .908 SV% he's enjoyed throughout his career.
Glass missed Thursday's game with an illness and will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game in Dallas. Cole Smith will remain in the Predators' lineup if Glass is unable to play.
Borowiecki and Jeremy Lauzon continue to alternate games, as Borowiecki will be scratched for the second time in three games. The veteran blueliner has no points and one shot while averaging 11:31 TOI/gm through his first two games.
Lauzon and Mark Borowiecki continue to alternate games on the Predators' blueline, as Lauzon will suit up for the second time in four games. Lauzon had two PIMS and a minus-1 rating in 13:18 TOI in his season debut.
Toropchenko was expected to be out until December but is set to play in the Blues' season opener on Saturday. The 6-foot-6, 222 lbs. winger split his 2021-22 season between the AHL and NHL, collecting two goals in 28 games with the Blues.
Wahlstrom missed the Islanders' season opener on Thursday but is expected to replace Kieffer Bellows in the lineup on Saturday. Wahlstrom had 13 goals and 11 assists (24 points) in 73 games a season ago.
