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Bobrovsky was the first goalie off Thursday, Colby Guy of The Palm Beach Post reports, indicating he'll draw the start at home against the Predators.

Bobrovsky has picked up wins in each of his last three starts, posting a 2.33 GAA and .921 save percentage during those outings, which all came on the road. The 36-year-old will attempt to remain hot against the Predators, who rank fourth-worst in the league with 2.38 goals per game to begin the season.

Thompson stopped 33 shots in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Predators.

The former Golden Knight is a perfect 6-0-0 to begin his first campaign with the Capitals, allowing three goals or less in five of his six starts with a 2.81 GAA and .903 save percentage. The strict rotation between Thompson and Charlie Lindgren is working out great for Washington, but it's the latter that's been between the pipes for all three of the team's losses so far.

Saros made 33 saves in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Capitals.

The teams traded goals through two periods before Alex Ovechkin wired home the winner midway through the third. Saros has given up three goals or less in eight of his last nine starts, posting a 2.57 GAA and .914 save percentage over that stretch, but he has just a 3-5-1 record to show for it due to the Predators' struggling offense.

Skinner allowed three goals on 34 shots in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.

Skinner had a 2-1 lead to protect going into the third period, but Noah Hanifin's pair of goals flipped it in favor of the Golden Knights. While it wasn't a poor start from Skinner, it was his third regulation loss in his last six games. He's now at a 3-5-1 record with a 3.28 GAA and an .885 save percentage through nine starts this season. The Oilers haven't strung together more than two consecutive wins all year, which has made it tough for both Skinner and Calvin Pickard to get into a rhythm. Their next game is Saturday in Vancouver.

Hill stopped 27 of 29 shots in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Oilers.

Hill gave up both goals in a span of 3:38 during the second period, but the Golden Knights were able to rally for the win over the last 10 minutes of the game. This was the team's first road win of the season, with Hill having previously lost his first two starts away from Vegas. The 28-year-old is now at a 6-2-0 record with a 3.01 GAA and an .882 save percentage across eight outings. Hill is expected to start again Friday in Seattle since Ilya Samsonov (undisclosed) is out and not on the road trip.

Saros will protect the road goal Wednesday versus the Capitals, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

Saros has lost three of his last four games (1-2-1), but the Predators have scored just eight goals in that span. Saros has 12 goals allowed in that span as well, but the lack of consistent scoring support has been a big problem amid his early struggles. The Capitals present a challenge -- they're averaging 4.18 goals per game, ranking third in the league.

Mrazek is expected to start at home against Detroit on Wednesday.

Mrazek has a 4-6-0 record, 3.03 GAA and .900 save percentage in 10 appearances this season. He's allowed at least three goals in five of his past six starts. Mrazek, albeit in part because he's playing for a rebuilding squad, has left something to be desired in the early part of 2024-25, but the Red Wings haven't been great either. Detroit is 5-5-1 and ranks 25th offensively with 2.64 goals per game.

Hill is expected to patrol the blue paint on the road versus Edmonton on Wednesday, per NHL.com.

Hill is coming off a 16-save effort in a 4-3 win over Utah on Saturday. He figures to play in both games of the Golden Knights' road trip, including Friday's contest against Seattle, after Ilya Samsonov (undisclosed) didn't travel with the team. While Hill is in the crease, Akira Schmid was recalled from AHL Henderson to serve as the backup.

Georgiev is set to start on the road against Winnipeg on Thursday, per Corey Masisak of The Denver Post.

Georgiev has a 1-4-0 record, 4.62 GAA and .822 save percentage in six appearances with the Avalanche in 2024-25. He last played Oct. 28, stopping 21 of 24 shots en route to a 5-2 loss to the Blackhawks. Georgiev's next adversary is about difficult as there can be -- the Jets are 12-1-0 and lead the league offensively with 4.77 goals per game.

Montembeault is set to start in Thursday's road game against New Jersey, per Marc Antoine Godin of Radio-Canada.

Montembeault has lost his past three outings while allowing a combined 10 goals on 69 shots (.855 save percentage). He's down to a 3-5-1 record with a 3.37 GAA and an .897 save percentage across nine appearances this season. New Jersey will be a challenging adversary to end that slump against -- the Devils rank 10th offensively with 3.53 goals per game.