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Pickard allowed a goal on 27 shots in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Predators.

Pickard picked up his third straight win as the Oilers' offense performed well even with Connor McDavid (ankle) out. The 32-year-old Pickard has allowed more than two goals in just one of his five appearances this season, which was also his lone loss Oct. 12 versus the Blackhawks. Stuart Skinner remains in the starting role, but Pickard could be in line for something closer to a 50-50 split of playing time if he continues to make the most of his starting opportunities. The Oilers wrap up their road trip Sunday with a visit to Calgary for the second Battle of Alberta of 2024-25.

Primeau allowed six goals on 34 shots in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Capitals.

Primeau got the start over a struggling Sam Montembeault, but it didn't change Montreal's fortunes. The Canadiens, who were embarrassed in an 8-2 loss to the Kraken on Tuesday, allowed another six tallies and are tied for last in the NHL with 4.18 goals allowed per game. The Habs next take on the Penguins in Pittsburgh.

Daccord turned aside 26 of 30 shots in a 4-1 loss to Toronto on Thursday.

Daccord has started three consecutive games, going 1-2-0 in that span with eight goals allowed. He has earned the heavier side of the Kraken's platoon and is 4-2-1 with a 2.85 GAA and .912 save percentage. The Kraken have back-to-back games with the Sens and Bruins this weekend. After three straight starts, Daccord will likely get a rest Saturday and face the Bruins on Sunday.

Woll made 24 saves in a 4-1 win over Seattle on Thursday.

It was a strong outing for Woll -- he came within 3:28 of a shutout, but Eeli Tolvanen put it past his blocker while on a 6-on-5 advantage with Joey Daccord on the bench. It was a nice bounce back from his 5-1 loss to St. Louis on Oct. 24 and could warrant a start in the Leafs' next game, a revenge match against St. Louis on Saturday. If not, Woll will be in net on Sunday, as Toronto plays Minnesota in a back-to-back.

Lindgren stopped 13 of 16 shots in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Canadiens.

Lindgren didn't see a lot of volume but allowed three goals for the second consecutive contest. He has a lackluster .838 save percentage in his last two starts, but he managed to sneak away with a win over his former club. The Capitals and Lindgren are back in action Saturday at home against the Blue Jackets, who have won two consecutive games and sit eighth in the Eastern Conference but will be coming off a back-to-back.

Saros will guard the home goal versus the Oilers on Thursday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Saros took an overtime loss versus the Lightning on Monday, stopping 24 of 27 shots. The 29-year-old is 2-4-1 with a 2.75 GAA and a .905 save percentage through seven games. He'll catch a big break Thursday, as Connor McDavid (lower body) is out for the Oilers.

Dostal will guard the road goal in Thursday's game versus the Penguins, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Dostal made 40 saves in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Islanders. The Penguins have been inconsistent with 33 goals scored over 11 games, though they've also given up 47 tallies, which means the Ducks' offense could offer strong support for Dostal.

Kochetkov will tend the twine at home against Boston on Thursday, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.

Kochetkov will make consecutive starts for the first time this season after Frederik Andersen (lower body) was deemed week-to-week. Looking ahead, the 25-year-old Kochetkov figures to carry the load for the Canes while Spencer Martin serves as the No. 2 option. In his four outings this year, Kochetkov is 3-1-0 with a 2.76 GAA and .894 save percentage.

Mrazek is expected to start on the road against San Jose on Thursday, per Scott Powers of The Athletic.

Mrazek has a 3-5-0 record, 3.04 GAA and .896 save percentage in eight appearances in 2024-25. He's coming off a strong showing against Colorado on Monday in which he stopped 24 of 26 shots en route to a 5-2 victory. The Sharks rank 29th offensively with just 2.45 goals per game, so they're generally a favorable matchup, but San Jose has won its last two games.

Blackwood was the first netminder off the ice at morning practice, per Max Miller of NHL.com, and is slated to defend the home crease versus Chicago on Thursday.

Blackwood picked up the overtime win Monday despite stopping only 19 of 23 shots in a 5-4 victory over Utah. The 27-year-old netminder is 1-3-2 with a 3.89 GAA and .888 save percentage. He is currently the No. 1 goaltender with the Sharks, but that may not last long, as Yaroslav Askarov is 5-0-0 with a 1.20 GAA and .959 save percentage at AHL San Jose after another brilliant performance Wednesday, stopping 36 shots in a 5-1 win over Coachella Valley. Blackwood will face the Blackhawks, who are averaging 2.70 goals per game.