NHL Player News

Samsonov (undisclosed) won't suit up versus the Ducks on Wednesday.

It's unclear if Samsonov is on the Golden Knights' current road trip. Adin Hill will start a fifth straight game and Akira Schmid will serve as backup Wednesday. Samsonov's injury isn't believed to be a long-term concern, but it's unclear if he'll be available for Friday's game in Utah.

Hill will protect the road goal versus the Ducks on Wednesday, Ducks PA announcer Phil Hulett reports.

Hill was pulled in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes after giving up four goals on 21 shots. The 28-year-old has gone 1-2-1 on the road this season, posting an .870 save percentage in those games, though he's hardly been any better at home. The Ducks are at least a favorable opponent, averaging just 2.21 goals per game.

Dostal will protect the home goal versus the Golden Knights on Wednesday, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Dostal has lost four straight starts, going 0-3-1 in that span. He may be feeling pressure for the No. 1 job in net, as John Gibson picked up a win over the Blue Jackets on Sunday in his season debut. Dostal will have a tough task Wednesday, though the Golden Knights are just 1-3-2 on the road this season.

Woll will protect the road goal versus the Capitals on Wednesday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Woll has allowed five goals on 69 shots (.928 save percentage) over his last three starts, going 2-1-0 in that span. Anthony Stolarz started Tuesday in a 3-0 loss to the Senators, so Woll will get the second half of the back-to-back in an attempt to get the Maple Leafs back on track.

Kochetkov was the first goalie off Wednesday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports, indicating he'll start on the road against Utah.

Kochetkov has been hot lately, picking up wins in each of his last seven starts while posting a 2.28 GAA and .911 save percentage during that time. He'll start in a second consecutive game Wednesday and has a favorable matchup against Utah, who has averaged just 2.73 goals per game this season.

Kuemper is set to start on the road against Colorado on Wednesday, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Kuemper has a 4-2-3 record, 2.65 GAA and .899 save percentage over nine appearances in 2024-25. He's lost his last two starts, but he received just three goals worth of support over those two games while surrendering only five markers. The Avalanche rank 10th offensively with 3.44 goals per game and have won three of their past four matchups, with the lone exception being a defeat at hands of the 15-1-0 Jets. In other words, Kuemper has a challenging assignment ahead of him.

Pickard will start Thursday's home matchup against the Predators, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.

Pickard worked in the starter's net during Wednesday's practice session, and he'll officially draw his first start in over a week. Although he's had limited opportunities this season behind Stuart Skinner, Pickard has been effective in recent outings, posting a 3-1-0 record, 2.02 GAA and .917 save percentage over his last four starts.

Reimer was claimed off waivers by Buffalo on Wednesday from Anaheim, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Reimer has a record of 0-2-0 with a 4.50 GAA and an .864 save percentage over two appearances with the Ducks in 2024-25. While those numbers are subpar, he was serviceable last season, posting an 11-8-2 record, 3.11 GAA and .904 save percentage across 25 outings with Detroit. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, so for now Reimer might split the goaltending duties with Devon Levi. When Luukkonen is healthy, Reimer could shift to being his understudy while Levi, who has a 4.10 GAA and an .866 save percentage in five outings this season, might head to the AHL to work on his game. Unlike Reimer, Levi doesn't have to pass through waivers to be sent to the minors.

Gustavsson is expected to start against Montreal at home Thursday, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Gustavsson has been fantastic this season, posting a 7-2-2 record, 2.27 GAA and .919 save percentage in 11 appearances. He's stopped 53 of 57 shots (.930 save percentage) across his past two starts. Montreal is 5-9-2 and ranks 19th offensively with 2.88 goals per game.

Georgiev is expected to be between the pipes for Wednesday's home game against the Kings, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.

Georgiev has picked up wins in his last two starts, turning aside 55 of 61 shots (.902 save percentage) during that time. He'll attempt to maintain his momentum with a third consecutive home start Wednesday.