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Hellebuyck made 25 saves in the United States' 3-1 win over Canada on Saturday at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal.

The only goal that got past him came off the stick of Connor McDavid, who was flying at Mach speed and roofed a backhand shot over Hellebuyck's glove in the first. Otherwise, he was perfect and kept the twine tent bricked up with some sharp saves against the Canadian snipers. Hellebuyck has the United States at the top of the tournament standings with six points (2-0-0-0), which guarantees them a berth in the championship game in Boston on Thursday.

Binnington made 20 saves in Canada's 3-1 loss to the United States on Saturday at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal. He also picked up an assist.

He allowed two goals, but once again in this tourney, Binnington surrendered a soft marker. The first US tally went under his pad because he wasn't square and in position. We don't know if it's enough for Canada to consider Adin Hill in net for Monday's must-win against Finland.

Lankinen made 21 saves in Finland's 4-3 overtime victory over Sweden on Saturday at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal.

In his first start at the tournament after backing up Juuse Saros in a 6-1 loss to the United States on Thursday, Lankinen looked as sharp as he has in Vancouver's net this season. It wouldn't be surprising if Lankinen played again against Canada on Monday afternoon in Boston. The Finnish net probably belongs to him now.

Hellebuyck will defend the road net against Team Canada on Saturday at the 4 Nations Face-Off, according to Mollie Walker of the New York Post.

Hellebuyck is coming off a 20-save performance in Thursday's 6-1 win over Finland. With a regulation win over Canada, Team USA can clinch a spot in the championship game of the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Ullmark took over the Swedish net Saturday to start the second period of their 4-3 overtime loss to Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal. He made 15 saves.

Filip Gustavsson had seemed off his game in the warm-up, and he allowed two goals on four shots in the first period before leaving with an illness. Ullmark was solid, but he got fooled in OT when Mikael Granlund came in on the right side of a 3-on-1, looking pass all the way, before threading the puck through the five-hole. The Swedes play Team USA on Monday in Boston. We'll know more about who'll get the net then.

Gustavsson left Saturday's 4 Nations Face-Off game against Finland after the first period due to an illness, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

Gustavsson allowed two goals on four shots in 19:46 of playing time before being replaced by Linus Ullmark. Ullmark stopped 15 of 17 shots in relief in Sweden's 4-3 overtime loss to Finland. Gustavsson could play in Monday's road game versus Team USA if he's feeling better, but Ullmark and Samuel Ersson are available if needed.

Binnington will patrol the home crease against the United States on Saturday in 4 Nations Face-Off action, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

Binnington is coming off a 23-save effort in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over Sweden. Canada squandered 2-0 and 3-1 leads in the contest, but the 31-year-old Binnington made some spectacular saves in overtime before Mitch Marner provided the game-winner. The winning team of Saturday's matchup between Canada and the USA could earn a spot in the 4 Nations Face-Off Final.

Cossa has gone 14-9-3 with a 2.23 GAA and a .918 save percentage over 26 games with AHL Grand Rapids this season.

Cossa also made his NHL debut Dec. 10, 2024, allowing two goals on 14 shots. His AHL numbers are better in 2024-25 than they were last year -- he had a 2.41 GAA and a .913 save percentage over 40 outings in 2023-24. With all of Alex Lyon, Ville Husso and Jack Campbell coming off the books this summer, Cossa may be given a chance to claim an NHL job in the fall, though the team is likely to sign at least one other veteran goalie to keep the organizational depth steady. Cossa is not far off from being an impact player in fantasy, especially if the Red Wings continue to improve overall.

Gustavsson is expected to start against Team Finland on Saturday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Gustavsson is getting a second straight start for Sweden after stopping 24 of 28 shots in a 4-3 overtime loss to Canada on Wednesday. The 26-year-old netminder has a 22-11-3 record, 2.63 GAA and .915 save percentage across 37 appearances with Minnesota this season. Like Sweden, Finland is looking to rebound after suffering a loss in its opening game of the tournament -- the United States earned a 6-1 victory over Finland on Thursday.

Lankinen will defend the road crease versus Sweden on Saturday in Finland's second game of the 4 Nations Face-Off, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Saturday's matchup is a big game for both teams as Sweden lost a 4-3 overtime decision to Canada on Wednesday, while the Finns were defeated 6-1 by the United States on Thursday. Lankinen has sparkled this season in the Vancouver cage, going 19-8-7 with four shutouts, a 2.53 GAA and a .905 save percentage across 34 appearances.