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Primeau turned aside 33 shots in regulation and overtime and six of nine shootout attempts in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Islanders.

The 25-year-old was the busier of the two goalies on the night, but Primeau couldn't handle Noah Dobson's shot in the ninth round of the shootout as the Habs fell short. It was a much better showing than Primeau managed in his first start of the season, but his .862 save percentage this season still has him firmly behind Sam Montembeault on the Montreal depth chart.

Bobrovsky made 23 saves in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Golden Knights.

The injury-plagued Panthers never held the lead during regulation, but Bobrovsky kept them in it until Gustav Forsling found the winner with just 17 seconds left in OT. The veteran netminder is 3-1-1 to begin the season with a 2.95 GAA and .896 save percentage, and Bob may not get a break until the defending Stanley Cup champs play back-to-back games in Finland against the Stars at the beginning of November as part of the Global Series.

Samsonov turned aside 45 shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Panthers.

Florida poured on the pressure after falling behind 1-0 just before the first intermission, firing 15 shots at Samsonov in the second and third periods, and the 27-year-old goalie did well just to get the game to OT. He's looked good to begin the season, posting a .931 save percentage in his first two starts, and with Adin Hill stumbling to an .851 save percentage so far, Samsonov could work his way into a timeshare if he continues to deliver in the crease.

Oettinger made 30 saves in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Oilers.

Leon Draisaitl spoiled his shutout bid late in the third period, but otherwise Oettinger delivered a performance worthy of the eight-year, $66 million contract extension he signed earlier this week. Through four starts to begin the season, the 25-year-old netminder is a perfect 4-0-0 with a 1.48 GAA and .953 save percentage.

Skinner stopped 20 of 23 shots in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Dallas, with the Stars' final goal getting scored into an empty net.

The 25-year-old netminder held Dallas scoreless for nearly two periods, but Matt Duchene opened the scoring on the power play with 26 seconds left in the second, and Edmonton fell apart in the third. Skinner has given up exactly three goals in three straight starts, and he's had a bumpy beginning to the season overall with a 1-3-0 record, 4.04 GAA and .851 save percentage.

Kahkonen practiced with the Avalanche on Saturday, Colleen Flynn of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Colorado head coach Jared Bednar said Kahkonen, who was claimed off waivers from Winnipeg 10 days ago, will travel with the team and could get into the lineup at some point during Colorado's three-game road trip, which kicks off Sunday night in San Jose. The Avs are getting subpar goaltending from Alexandar Georgiev and backup Justus Annunen, as Colorado ranks last in the NHL with 5.60 goals allowed per game, one more goal per game than second-worst Nashville.

Vladar stopped 21 of 23 shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Kraken.

Vladar was defeated for the first time this season but still submitted a strong effort. Chandler Stephenson scored on the power play in the second period, and Jordan Eberle tallied in overtime for Seattle. Vladar is 2-0-1 with eight goals allowed on 73 shots through three appearances. The Flames' defense has done a good job of making things easier on him. He's alternated starts with Dustin Wolf, and should that continue, Vladar's next game would be Thursday versus the Hurricanes.

Daccord stopped 22 of 23 shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Flames.

Daccord remains undefeated this season, and he did so by taking out the previously unbeaten Flames in a tight game. The 28-year-old goalie has allowed eight goals on 94 shots. Seattle is finding success by alternating Daccord and Philipp Grubauer for starts. If that pattern holds, Grubauer would play against the Avalanche on Tuesday, while Daccord would face the currently unbeaten Jets on Thursday.

Ersson made 29 saves in a 3-0 loss to the Canucks on Saturday.

It was horror on ice for the Flyers, who were outclassed in every area except in goal. Ersson was the best Flyer in the loss, but Vancouver netminder Kevin Lankinen was a step ahead. The 25-year-old Ersson has a 1-1-1 record with 10 goals allowed on 94 shots in four appearances this campaign. Fantasy managers aren't likely to see much improvement in his statistics this season.

Swayman stopped 30 of 32 shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to Utah.

It was a low-scoring game, though Boston led for about 22 minutes after Cole Koepke's second-period tally. Vladislav Kolyachonok tied it for Utah in the third period, and Michael Kesselring won it in overtime. Despite the defeat, Swayman remains in good shape as the Bruins' top goalie. He's 2-1-1 with 11 goals allowed on 116 shots across his four starts this season. The Bruins wrap up their three-game road trip Tuesday when they visit the winless Predators.