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Quick recorded 24 saves on 29 shots during Monday's 5-0 loss to the Devils.

Quick didn't appear in any of the Rangers' last three games, but he drew the start in the second half of a back-to-back set Monday. He had one of his worst starts of the season, but the physical nature of the matchup didn't help, as the Devils went on the power play four times and racked up three goals on five shots with the man advantage. The 38-year-old has been inconsistent while seeing limited playing time this season, and Igor Shesterkin will continue to see most of the work in the net when the Rangers resume play following the Christmas break.

Markstrom turned aside all 12 shots he faced in Monday's 5-0 win over the Rangers.

Markstrom entered Monday's matchup on a four-game winning streak, and he'll head into the NHL's Christmas break having recorded back-to-back shutouts for the first time since the 2021-22 campaign. The 34-year-old hasn't been tested much over the last two matchups -- he's faced a total of just 24 shots -- but that shouldn't take away from the dominant stretch he's had recently, as he's posted a .960 save percentage during his current five-game winning streak.

Hill will patrol the home crease against Anaheim on Monday, according to Jesse Granger of The Athletic.

Hill is coming off a 19-save effort in a 3-1 win over Vancouver on Thursday. He has a 14-5-2 record with two shutouts, a 2.69 GAA and a .901 save percentage across 21 appearances this season. Hill made 22 saves in a 3-2 win over the Ducks on Nov. 13. Anaheim ranks 30th in the league with 2.47 goals per game in 2024-25 and won a 5-4 shootout decision against Utah on Sunday.

Gibson is expected to tend the twine for Monday's road game against the Golden Knights, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

The Ducks are playing the second half of a back-to-back set Monday, so Gibson will be in the net against the Golden Knights after Lukas Dostal started Sunday against Utah. Gibson will have a tough test ahead of the Christmas break, as Vegas is tied for fifth in the league with 3.52 goals per game.

DeSmith will be between the road pipes for Monday's game against Utah, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

The Stars are playing their final game before the Christmas break Monday, and DeSmith will draw his first start since Dec. 2, which also came against Utah. He turned aside 36 of 37 shots (.973 save percentage) en route to the win in that start, and he'll attempt to remain effective against Utah on Monday.

Askarov was the first goalie off Monday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports, indicating that he'll draw the start on the road against the Canucks.

Askarov started Saturday against Edmonton and turned aside 39 of 42 shots in the overtime loss, and he'll be in the net for a second consecutive game Monday. Although the 22-year-old netminder has had to settle for a 1-0-2 record over his first three NHL starts of the season, he's been relatively solid over a limited sample, posting a 2.30 GAA and .928 save percentage.

Vejmelka will patrol the home crease against Dallas on Monday, Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Vejmelka will get the second half of Utah's back-to-back after Jaxson Stauber played in Sunday's 5-4 shootout loss to Anaheim. The 28-year-old Vejmelka has stopped 94 of 101 shots during his four-game winning streak. He has posted a record of 8-7-2 with a 2.29 GAA and a .918 save percentage through 19 appearances this season. Vejmelka surrendered two goals on 21 shots in a 2-1 loss to the Stars on Dec. 2. Dallas sits 11th in the league with 3.16 goals per game in 2024-25.

Binnington will defend the road net against the Red Wings on Monday, according to Lou Korac of The Hockey News.

Binnington hasn't won in his last five outings (0-4-1) while allowing 16 goals on 127 shots. He has posted a record of 8-13-3 with one shutout, a 3.00 GAA and an .896 save percentage through 25 appearances this season. Detroit sits 27th in the league with 2.64 goals per game in 2024-25.

Gustavsson was the first goalie off Monday, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports, signaling that he'll start at home against Chicago.

Gustavsson had already been cleared to suit up after missing the last four games due to a lower-body injury, but the team wasn't sure whether the 26-year-old would start over Marc-Andre Fleury. Gustavsson will ultimately return to the net Monday for the Wild's final game before the Christmas break, and he'll have a favorable matchup in his first appearance following his absence, as the Blackhawks are averaging just 2.56 goals per game this season, which is the fourth-worst mark in the NHL.

Montembeault will serve as the starting goaltender for Monday's road game against the Blue Jackets.

Montembeault will attempt to keep his hot streak going in the Canadiens' final game before the Christmas break, as he's gone 3-0-0 with a 1.67 GAA and .929 save percentage over his last three starts. The Blue Jackets are a formidable opponent, as they're tied for ninth in the NHL with 3.26 goals per game, but the Canadiens have also provided plenty of offensive support recently, as they've totaled 15 goals over the last three games.