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Ingram is expected to start at home against Calgary on Wednesday, per Cole Bagley of KSL Sports.

Ingram has a 4-2-2 record, 3.88 GAA and .868 save percentage across eight appearances in 2024-25. He opened the season with a three-game winning streak, but that was largely thanks to Utah's offensive contributions -- he surrendered 11 goals on 87 shots (.874 save percentage) over that stretch. Over his past three outings, Ingram has a record of 0-2-1 while stopping just 65 of 77 shots (.844 save percentage). Calgary is tied for 17th offensively with 3.11 goals per game.

Primeau stopped 10 of 13 shots in relief of Sam Montembeault in Tuesday's 8-2 loss to the Kraken.

Primeau has allowed at least three goals in all five of his appearances this season (three starts). The 25-year-old is fortunate to have a 1-1-1 record while adding a 4.03 GAA and an .871 save percentage. It's discouraging to see Primeau struggle after he seemed to turn things around in 2023-24, but until he gets back on track, he's not an option outside the deepest of fantasy formats.

Andersen (lower body) is still being evaluated by coach Rod Brind'Amour told reporters he was "under the impression that it shouldn't be too serious," per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site on Wednesday.

Even with a somewhat positive update, Andersen should probably be expected to miss out versus the Bruins on Thursday, though he hasn't been officially ruled out. The veteran backstop had been playing every other game to open the season while splitting the crease with Pyotr Kochetkov, which would have meant Andersen got the nod Thursday. Instead, it looks like Kochetkov could go in consecutive games for the first time this year.

Hellebuyck is set to be between the pipes on the road against Detroit on Wednesday, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

Hellebuyck is coming off his first loss of the season in Monday's 6-4 defeat to the Maple Leafs, having given up five goals on 35 shots (.857 save percentage). Despite the one bad outing, the 31-year-old Michigan native is still sporting a career-best 2.14 GAA and .925 save percentage while going 6-1-0 in seven appearances. With Hellebuyck nearly unbeatable and no back-to-backs on the short-term schedule, he should continue to see a heavy workload going forward.

Merzlikins is expected to start in Wednesday's home game against the Islanders, per Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.

Merzlikins is getting the opportunity to start in consecutive games after stopping 31 of 32 shots en route to a 6-1 victory over Edmonton on Monday. He's in a good position to build off that recent success against the Islanders, who are tied for 30th offensively with just 2.33 goals per game. Merzlikins has a record of 1-2-0 with a 2.76 GAA and a .900 save percentage across three outings overall in 2024-25.

Kahkonen will get the starting nod at home versus the Lightning on Wednesday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Kahkonen will be making his Avalanche debut after the club claimed him off waivers back on Oct. 11. The 28-year-old netminder did have a conditioning stint with AHL Colorado, during which he went 0-2-0 in a pair of appearances despite a decent 2.57 GAA and .919 save percentage. Since both Justus Annunen and Alexandar Georgiev have been putting up subpar numbers -- a .905 and .822 save percentage, respectively -- the door is open for Kahkonen to earn more opportunities with the Avs.

Sorokin stopped 19 of 21 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Ducks, with Anaheim's final goal getting scored into an empty net.

The 29-year-old netminder played well, but Sorokin once again got little help from his offense. Sorokin is 2-2-1 through his first five appearances this season with a dazzling 1.80 GAA and .931 save percentage, but the Islanders have scored a grand total of one goal in his three losses.

Dostal turned aside 40 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Islanders.

Dostal's shutout bid was spoiled by a Mathew Barzal power-play goal early in the third period, but it was still another stellar performance from the 24-year-old netminder. The 2018 third-rounder is 4-2-1 to begin the season with a 2.00 GAA and .943 save percentage, and while the return of John Gibson (abdomen) from IR might lessen his workload, Dostal seems to have a firm grip on the starting job in the Ducks' crease.

Ullmark made 26 saves in Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Blues.

The veteran netminder took a shutout into the third period, but Dylan Holloway beat him on the power play with about 11 minutes left. Ullmark hasn't had quite the same success yet in Ottawa that he did in Boston, but through his first five appearances with the Senators, he has a 2-2-0 record with a 2.76 GAA and .904 save percentage.

Binnington stopped 11 of 14 shots after replacing Joel Hofer midway through the second period of Tuesday's 8-1 loss to the Senators.

The St. Louis defense struggled mightily Tuesday, leaving both goalies high and dry. Binnington has had a bumpy beginning to the season, posting a 2-4-0 record in seven outings with a 3.12 GAA and .895 save percentage, but he doesn't appear to be in any danger of losing his grip on the top job in the Blues' crease at this point.