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After allowing 16 goals in their first three games, falling to a 2-1 series deficit to the Anaheim Ducks, the Oilers will turn to Jarry to tend the twine. The 30-year-old Jarry struggled during the regular season with the Oilers, posting an ugly 3.86 GAA and .857 SV% in 19 appearances (9-6-2), eventually losing the starting gig to Connor Ingram. That said, the Oilers are desperate for a spark and hope the goalie change can even the series at 2-2. Edmonton enters Game Four as a -130 road favourite.

Dobes was lightly tested in Montreal’s 3-2 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, saving 15 of 17 shots (.882 SV%), but made several timely saves to ensure the victory. The 24-year-old Czech goalie has been solid in his first postseason as a starting goalie, posting a 2.45 GAA and .892 SV% in three games (2-1). The Canadiens hope to take a commanding 3-1 series lead on Sunday, entering Game Four as slight -103 home underdogs.

Vasilevskiy allowed three goals on 29 shots (.897 SV%) in Tampa Bay’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens, and may need to elevate his game to help his team even the series at 2-2. The 31-year-old Vasilveskiy has been serviceable thus far, but has yet to show off his Vezina-calibre form, posting a 2.76 GAA and .880 SV% through three games (1-2). Tampa Bay enters Game Four as slight -107 road favourites.

Dostal has not needed to be spectacular through three games, but his team’s explosive offence, along with Edmonton’s suspect defensive play, has been enough to earn Anaheim a 2-1 series lead. The 25-year-old Dostal has a 4.05 GAA and .874 SV% through three games and will likely need to elevate his play to steal a game at some point in the series. The Ducks enter Game Four as +115 home underdogs.

Forsberg allowed three goals on 22 shots (.864 SV%) in the Kings’ 4-2 Game Three loss to the Colorado Avalanche, but his team’s inability to score more than two goals in a game has made winning a daunting task regardless of how well Forsberg plays. The 33-year-old goalie, in his first postseason, has a 2.28 GAA and .922 SV% through three games (0-3). Los Angeles hopes to stave off elimination, entering Game Four as +152 home underdogs.

Several weeks ago, Colorado was non-committal about who their starting goalie would be in the postseason, but three games in, they are confident in their decision to turn to Wedgewood. In his first postseason as a starting goalie, the 33-year-old Wedgewood has been outstanding, helping his team jump out to a 3-0 series lead, boasting a dazzling 1.28 GAA and .947 SV%. The Avalanche hope to sweep the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday, entering Game Four as -169 road favourites.

Manson was limited to only 4:57 time-on-ice in Colorado's 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings in Game Three on Thursday, exiting due to an upper-body injury. Avs' Head Coach Jared Bednar has not provided much insight into Manson's injury, but he will not play in Game Four. The 34-year-old defenseman has two assists and 10 hits through three games this postseason.

Lyon struggled towards the end of the regular season, but has been tremendous since taking over for Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen late in Game Two, and will return to the crease for a second consecutive start. The Sabres will try to take a commanding 3-1 series lead on Sunday, entering Game Four as +106 road underdogs.