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Georgiev will be between the home pipes against the Islanders on Saturday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Georgiev was blitzed for seven goals on 32 shots in a loss to the Avalanche on Thursday. The 29-year-old has a 12-20-1 record, .876 save percentage and 3.64 GAA over 37 outings with Colorado and San Jose this season. The Islanders have generated 2.72 goals per game in 2024-25, which ranks 27th in the NHL. Georgiev has fared relatively well against New York in his career, owning an 11-6-0 record, 2.53 GAA and .917 save percentage over 17 games.

Husso was assigned to AHL San Diego on Saturday.

Husso was the backup goalie behind Lukas Dostal in Friday's 4-3 loss to St. Louis. According to Derek Lee of The Hockey News, John Gibson (lower body) participated in Saturday's practice. If Gibson isn't an option for Sunday's home matchup versus the Islanders, Husso could rejoin the Ducks.

Skinner will draw the home start versus the Stars on Saturday, per Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

Skinner made 25 saves on 27 shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over Montreal, his first victory since Feb. 4. Through 42 appearances this season, the 26-year-old netminder is sporting a 21-15-4 record, .898 save percentage and 2.84 GAA. He'll have a tough test Saturday against a Dallas club that sits fourth in the NHL with 3.40 goals per game and acquired Mikko Rantanen in a blockbuster trade from the Hurricanes on Friday.

Annunen is slated to patrol the home blue paint against the Blackhawks on Saturday, according to Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville.

Annunen has lost three of his last five starts while surrendering at least four goals in each game. The 24-year-old owns a 13-9-0 record, .888 save percentage and 3.21 GAA over 24 starts between Colorado and Nashville this season. The Blackhawks sit 25th in the NHL with 2.78 goals per game and earned a 4-3 overtime win over Utah on Friday.

Ullmark will patrol the home crease against the Rangers on Saturday, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Ullmark is coming off a 17-save effort in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over Chicago. He has a 14-11-3 record with three shutouts, a 2.72 GAA and a .909 save percentage across 30 appearances this season. The Rangers sit 13th in the league with 3.03 goals per game in 2024-25.

Daccord will tend the road twine Sunday versus the Capitals, according to Adam Kimelman of NHL.com on Saturday.

Daccord will draw the start in the second half of a back-to-back -- Philipp Grubauer is facing the Flyers on Saturday. Daccord has conceded at least three goals in four consecutive outings, and across three appearances in March, the 28-year-old netminder has a 1-2-0 record, .869 save percentage and 3.77 GAA. The Capitals are not in action Saturday, so they'll have the rest advantage at home Sunday. Washington is currently tied for first in the NHL with 3.60 goals per game this season.

Grubauer will be between the visiting pipes in Philadelphia on Saturday, according to Adam Kimelman of NHL.com.

Grubauer went 5-15-1 with a 3.83 GAA and an .866 save percentage with the Kraken before being waived in January. He turned things around slightly with AHL Coachella Valley and will make his first start since Sunday's recall. The Flyers are generating 2.86 goals per game this season, 17th in the league.

Luukkonen will guard the visiting net in Florida on Saturday, according to Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Luukkonen has lost three straight games, allowing 14 goals on 81 shots in losses to Montreal, San Jose and Tampa Bay. Luukkonen is 20-19-4 with a pair of shutouts, a 3.14 GAA and an .890 save percentage across 45 appearances this season. The Panthers are averaging 3.25 goals per game in 2024-25, eighth in the NHL.

Knight stopped 36 of 39 shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over Utah.

Knight has made two appearances for the Blackhawks since being acquired from the Panthers. He has won both contests, saving 77 of 81 shots for a .951 save percentage. The promising 23-year-old goaltender will aim to continue this solid stretch of play in his next start, but since the Blackhawks will play Saturday at Nashville in the second leg of a back-to-back set, he's likely to be rested. Knight could return to the crease Monday in Colorado.

Vejmelka stopped 21 of 25 shots in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.

Vejmelka was beaten three times in the second period, including once via a penalty shot, before Connor Bedard scored the game-winning goal. Despite the loss, Vejmelka has posted solid numbers in recent weeks, going 4-1-1 with a 2.00 GAA and a .919 save percentage in his six outings since the league resumed following the 4 Nations Face-Off break.