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Fedotov will get the starting nod on the road against Ottawa on Thursday.

Fedotov has played just once in the Flyers' last nine games but impressed with a 22-save victory over the Lightning on Nov. 7. In his four appearances this year, the 27-year-old Finn is 1-3-0 with a 4.05 GAA and .851 save percentage. If he puts together another strong outing, Fedotov could be in the mix for a few more opportunities the rest of the way.

Thompson made 30 saves in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs.

The Capitals held a 3-1 lead heading into the third period, but they got out-shot 17-7 in the final frame and Thompson eventually buckled, giving up goals to William Nylander and Mitch Marner inside the last five minutes before John Tavares beat him on a breakaway in OT. Thompson saw his winning streak end Wednesday, but the 27-year-old has yet to take a regulation loss in 2024-25, going 7-0-1 in eight appearances with a 2.71 GAA and .906 save percentage.

Ullmark is expected to defend the home crease versus Philadelphia on Thursday, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.

Ullmark has won his last two starts, evening his record at 4-4-0. The former Bruin has allowed only two goals on 43 shots in road wins over Toronto and Boston in the last week and will make his seventh start in the last 10 games as he has taken firm control of the No. 1 job in Ottawa. The Flyers are averaging 2.53 goals over 16 games this season.

Woll turned aside 24 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Capitals.

The Leafs were down 3-1 heading into the third period, but Woll shut the door as his team mounted a comeback, and the 26-year-old goalie was rewarded when John Tavares converted a breakaway in OT. Woll has alternated starts with Anthony Stolarz over the last week as Toronto twice played on consecutive nights, but it's not clear if the team is deploying a true timeshare between the pipes or if Woll will settle in as the backup. Through his first five appearances in 2024-25, Woll has a 3-2-0 record with a 2.40 GAA and .902 save percentage.

Luukkonen (undisclosed) will not dress in Thursday's home game versus St. Louis, according to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

Luukkonen skated before the morning skate Thursday, but he left the ice when practice began. The 25-year-old was injured Monday in a 7-5 loss to Montreal. Luukkonen is 6-4-1 with a 2.83 GAA and a .903 save percentage in 12 starts this season.

Nedeljkovic stopped 28 shots in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Red Wings.

Both Detroit goals came less than five minutes apart early in the second period, but the 28-year-old netminder kept his focus and earned the Penguins a point before finally giving up the winner in OT to Simon Edvinsson. Nedeljkovic hasn't recorded a win in four straight appearances, and on the season, he sports a 2-3-3 record in nine outings with a 3.22 GAA and .884 save percentage. Even with Tristan Jarry back in the NHL, Nedeljkovic still seems to have a tenuous hold on the No. 1 job in net for Pittsburgh.

Levi will be between the pipes for Thursday's home game against St. Louis, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

Levi operated in the starter's crease during Thursday's practice session, and he'll officially draw the start since Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (undisclosed) will be sidelined. Over five appearances this season, Levi has posted a 1-4-0 record, 4.10 GAA and .866 save percentage.

Blomqvist was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday.

Blomqvist is the odd man out as the Penguins will now go with Alex Nedeljkovic and Tristan Jarry as their two goaltenders. Blomqvist was 3-5-0 with 3.61 GAA and a .904 save percentage in eight starts this season. The 22-year-old netminder will get more experience at the AHL level the rest of the way and could get recalled due to an injury or trade of either Nedeljkovic or Jarry.

Shesterkin will serve as the starting goaltender for Thursday's home game against the Sharks, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.

Shesterkin has struggled over his last two outings, turning aside just 34 of 44 shots (.773 save percentage) en route to losses to the Sabres and Jets. He'll have a chance to right the ship against the Sharks, who have averaged 2.35 goals per game to begin the year, which ranks second-worst in the league.

Talbot made 31 saves in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Penguins.

All the scoring in regulation came in the second period, and Talbot shut the door the rest of the way until Simon Edvinsson snapped home the winner in OT. Talbot has allowed three goals or less in six straight starts, going 4-1-1 over that stretch with a 2.00 GAA and .936 save percentage as he solidifies his grip on the top job in the Detroit crease.