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Wolf finished as the Calder Trophy runner-up as a rookie in the 2024-25 season, but followed it with a disappointing 2025-26 season, posting a 3.01 GAA and .899 SV% in 57 games (23-29-3). Hoping to return to form in 2026-27, Wolf has played poorly, reflecting a struggling team in front of him that has scored only eight goals in five games (0-5-0). The 25-year-old American goalie has an ugly 5.42 GAA and .816 SV% in three games this season (0-3-0). The Flames enter Tuesday's contest as +148 road underdogs against a 4-1-0 Anaheim Ducks team.

With unproven rookie Sebastian Cossa as his backup, Vejmelka is likely due for a heavy workload again this season and will be between the pipes for the fifth time in seven games. The 30-year-old Vejmelka was excellent in his previous outing, saving 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres. He has a 2.13 GAA and .907 SV% in five appearances this season (3-1-0). Utah enters Tuesday's contest as -156 home favourites against a rolling Toronto Maple Leafs team that has scored 14 goals in their last three games (2-0-1).

Hill saw limited action in the latter half of last season and into the playoffs as Carter Hart became the team's go-to guy between the pipes, but Hill returns to the crease Tuesday for his third start in eight games. The 30-year-old Hill hasn't been spectacular this season, but has been serviceable when called upon, posting a 2.41 GAA and .886 SV% in two outings (2-0-0). The Golden Knights enter Tuesday's contest as -121 road favourites against the 2-1-2 Nashville Predators.

With Justus Annunen (undisclosed) sidelined for most of the season so far, the Predators have relied on Saros, who will tend the twine for the fifth time in six games. The 31-year-old Saros has had consecutive disappointing seasons, finishing with sub- .900 SV% for the first two times in his career, but is off to an encouraging start in 2026-27, posting a 2.72 GAA and .915 SV% in four games (2-1-1). The Predators enter Tuesday's contest as slight +110 home underdogs against a Vegas Golden Knights team that lost 4-2 last night to the Minnesota Wild.

The Canucks are allowing an alarming league-worst 5.0 goals per game through seven games this season (2-5-0). That said, Merilainen has been serviceable when called upon, greatly outdueling counterpart Kevin Lankinen. The 24-year-old Merilainen saved 31 of 34 shots (.912 SV%) in his previous outing, a 4-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils. He has a 2.18 GAA and .929 SV% in four appearances this season (2-1-0). The Canucks enter Tuesday's contest as significant +191 road underdogs against a New York Islanders team coming off a 5-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

To start the 2026-27 season, the Blues have made it clear they are relying more on Hofer than veteran Jordan Binnington, and will turn to him again on Tuesday for his fourth start in six games. The 26-year-old Hofer earned extra playing time after a terrific 2025-26 season and has carried that momentum early into this season, posting a stellar 1.68 GAA and .930 SV% in three games (1-1-1). The Blues enter Tuesday's contest as slight -104 underdogs against a red-hot Ottawa Senators team that improved to 5-1-0 after a 4-1 win last night over the New Jersey Devils.

The reigning Vezina Trophy winner hasn't had to be spectacular yet this season, but has made timely saves to lead Tampa Bay to a 4-1-0 start. The 32-year-old goalie saved 20 of 23 shots (.870 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 5-3 win over the New York Islanders. He has a 2.29 GAA and .892 SV% in four games this season (3-1-0). Tampa Bay enters Tuesday's contest as -152 road favourites against a New York Rangers team off to an impressive 5-2-0 start, outscoring opponents 23-13.

Grubauer has never lived up to expectations since joining the Seattle Kraken in their inaugural 2021-22 season, but he is off to a strong start in 2026-27. The 34-year-old German goalie was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 37 of 40 shots (.925 SV%) in a 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings. He has a 2.59 GAA and .917 SV% in three appearances this season (1-1-0). The Kraken enter Tuesday’s contest as slight +102 road underdogs against a Philadelphia Flyers team that has scored a league-worst eight goals in seven games (0-5-2).