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Quick will get the home start Sunday against the Predators, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.

It'll be Quick's first start since the 4 Nations Face-Off break, though he did appear in relief against Buffalo last week, allowing three goals on 17 shots. Quick will face a Nashville team that's averaging 2.58 goals per game, the fourth-lowest mark in the league. The veteran netminder is 8-5-2 on the season with an .897 save percentage and 3.09 GAA.

Merzlikins made 43 saves in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Red Wings.

In the first ever outdoor game for the franchise, Columbus got out-shot a whopping 46-21 by Detroit, but Merzlikins set a new season high in saves to help secure his third straight win. The 30-year-old netminder is up to 22 wins on the season, his best total since he won a career-high 27 in 2021-22, but his overall performance hasn't really improved and he's mostly benefitted from better team play around him by the Jackets. On the season, Merzlikins sports a 2.97 GAA and .897 save percentage in 40 outings.

Talbot turned aside 16 of 20 shots in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Blue Jackets, with Columbus' final goal getting scored into an empty net.

The Red Wings out-shot the Blue Jackets 46-21 on the night and dominated play for long stretches, but the bounces and the calls just didn't go Detroit's way -- Mathieu Olivier's second-period tally came after the puck deflected off the back of the net and came out on the opposite side from what Talbot was expecting, while the refs missed a high-sticking penalty on Justin Danforth that led directly to his third-period game-winner. Talbot has given up four goals in four of his last six starts, going 2-3-1 over that stretch with a shaky 3.51 GAA and .863 save percentage.

Nedeljkovic stopped 23 of 25 shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Bruins, with Boston's final goal getting scored into an empty net.

The Penguins dug an early 2-0 hole and didn't even get on the board until the third period, so while Nedeljkovic was able to keep his team in the game, the 29-year-old goalie still got saddled with his third straight losing decision. Over four appearances since play resumed following the 4 Nations Face-Off, Nedeljkovic has stumbled to a 5.34 GAA and .824 save percentage, which could open the door for Joel Blomqvist to get a longer look, or even for Tristan Jarry to return from the AHL.

Korpisalo made 31 saves in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Penguins.

The 30-year-old netminder took a shutout into the third period before Anthony Beauvillier spoiled it with a shorthanded tally. Korpisalo had to settle for his 10th win of the season and his first since Jan. 23, although he got only two starts in between those victories as Jeremy Swayman continues to draw a heavy workload in the crease for Boston. Korpisalo has been steady in his backup role, allowing more than three goals only once in his last six outings. Overall, he sports a 2.81 GAA and .895 save percentage.

Dobes made 23 saves on 25 shots in Saturday's 4-2 road win over the Sabres.

After a scoreless first frame, the Sabres got the puck past Dobes twice in 90 seconds to give Buffalo a 2-1 lead. However, the 23-year-old netminder shut them out the rest of the way to help pave the way for a Canadiens win. Overall, Dobes is up to a 6-2-1 record with a 2.63 GAA and a .909 save percentage across 10 appearances this season. Saturday's win was his first since Jan. 19, when he completed a five-game winning streak. Even in contests that Dobes has lost, he has been effective against a high volume of shots. The Canadiens' backup netminder has some streaming appeal whenever he gets the starting nod.

Gibson stopped 18 of 24 shots in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Blackhawks.

Gibson returned from a three-game absence due to an upper-body injury. The 31-year-old netminder was fine through one period, but he gave up three goals in each of the last two frames, taking a loss to one of the NHL's weakest offenses. Gibson is now 9-10-2 with a 2.80 GAA and a .909 save percentage through 25 games this season. His name has been in the rumor mill for years as a trade candidate, but if the Ducks don't deal Gibson, it's possible he'll still end up losing playing time to Lukas Dostal down the stretch. The Ducks begin a two-game road trip Tuesday in Edmonton, followed by Wednesday's matchup in Vancouver -- barring any trades or injuries, Gibson and Dostal are expected to split those starts.

Soderblom stopped 28 of 31 shots in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Ducks.

The game was scoreless after one period, but Soderblom had a 3-2 lead to protect going into the third and received enough support to get the job done. He snapped his six-game losing streak, earning his first win since Jan. 28 versus the Lightning. Soderblom is up to 8-15-5 with a 3.02 GAA and a .906 save percentage through 29 appearances this season. He's made great strides behind a bad team this season, but the Blackhawks traded Seth Jones for Spencer Knight on Saturday. As a result, Soderblom's status with Chicago has taken a significant hit. It's unclear if the team considers the 25-year-old a trade chip leading into Friday's deadline. If the Blackhawks close out the campaign with Petr Mrazek, Soderblom and Knight on the NHL roster, it could hurt the fantasy value for all three goalies.

Lankinen stopped 18 of 23 shots in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Kraken. The sixth goal was an empty-netter.

Lankinen didn't have much fortune Saturday. The Kraken tipped in three of the five goals against him, while the Canucks' skaters frequently hit the post. It's still Lankinen's worst performance since he surrendered six goals in a loss to the Jets on Jan. 14. The 29-year-old had given up just 11 goals over six outings since that game, so it's possible he was due for a stinker. He's at 20-10-7 with a 2.57 GAA and a .904 save percentage across 37 appearances this season. He'll have some extra time to regroup after the loss -- the Canucks' next game is Wednesday at home versus the Ducks.

Daccord stopped 28 of 31 shots in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Canucks.

Daccord struggled early on but turned things around with a spotless third period while the Kraken pulled away with the lead. The 28-year-old has won three of his last four games, giving up 11 goals in that span. He's now 21-15-3 with a 2.56 GAA and a .913 save percentage across 41 appearances this season. The Kraken's next game is Tuesday at home versus the Wild. The team has a four-game week ahead, so Daccord can be reasonably expected to start three contests.