NHL Player News

Mrazek stopped 20 of 22 shots in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.

After allowed four goals to Utah in the season opener, Mrazek has allowed exactly two goals in three consecutive appearances. The 32-year-old has won two of those matchups and is doing his part to keep the Blackhawks competitive from game to game. He's allowed 10 goals on 112 shots across four starts with a 2-2-0 record. The Blackhawks are set to host the Sabres on Saturday.

Saros allowed three goals on 35 shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.

Saros put in a decent effort, but the Predators couldn't find an equalizer in the third period. The team has started 0-4-0, and Saros is responsible for three of those losses, giving up 11 goals on 90 shots. He also picked up a power-play assist on Jonathan Marchessault's goal. The 29-year-old Saros is the franchise goalie, so he'll be given plenty of runway to play through his struggles. The Predators' next game is Saturday at home versus the Red Wings.

Montembeault stopped 31 of 34 shots in Thursday's 4-1 loss to Los Angeles.

Montembeault had a nice bounce-back effort Thursday after the Penguins tagged him for five goals in his previous start. He's started three of Montreal's first four games and sports a 2.03 GAA and .933 save percentage. The Canadiens will hit the road for their next matchup, which comes Saturday against the Islanders.

Bobrovsky made 30 saves in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Canucks on Tuesday.

The first two goals that got past Bobrovsky were controversial. Teddy Blueger's first-period goal was called no goal on the ice, but that was overturned by the Situation Room after they determined the puck had completely crossed the line. Then Quinn Hughes' second period goal was challenged on the ice on a possible hand pass, but video review showed the puck deflected off the player's glove. J.T. Miller scored off the rush in OT. Bobrovsky has been mid so far this season with a 2-1-1 record, 2.99 GAA and .898 save percentage. That's sluggish to say the least after his brilliant 36-17-4 record, 2.37 GAA and .915 save percentage from 2023-24 (and a long Cup run). Hopefully this isn't Cup fatigue.

Lankinen stopped 26 of 28 shots in a 3-2 overtime win over Florida on Thursday.

Lankinen could hardly be faulted for the goals he allowed. Adam Boqvist one-timed a rebound at the side of the net in the middle of the first, and Anton Lundell put in a power-play snipe with 1:00 remaining in the second period. Lankinen has had two solid starts, and he could end up eating time from Arturs Silovs. Thatcher Demko (knee) may be back in a few weeks, but the Canucks have been tight-lipped on his recovery, and a return date is uncertain.

Pickard allowed two goals on 27 shots in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Predators.

Pickard allowed a tip-in goal by Filip Forsberg and a power-play tally from Jonathan Marchessault. This was Pickard's first win in three outings (two starts) this season, and he's now allowed eight goals on 54 shots. The Oilers started slow but appear to be rounding back into form, though Stuart Skinner's early play hasn't inspired much confidence. Pickard is likely to remain in the backup role for now. Edmonton wraps up its brief two-game trip Saturday in Dallas.

Hofer posted a 34-save shutout in Thursday's 1-0 overtime win over the Islanders.

Hofer has won both of his starts this season, and he had to be perfect to do it this time. The 24-year-old helped his own cause, providing the secondary assist on Jake Neighbours' game-winning tally at 2:04 of overtime. Hofer has allowed four goals on 63 shots so far. If he continues to play well, he could work his way into a near-even split of playing time with Jordan Binnington, who has lost two of his three outings this season.

Sorokin stopped 29 of 30 shots in Thursday's 1-0 overtime loss to the Blues.

Sorokin was stellar throughout the game, but Joel Hofer was just a little better. With just three goals allowed on 64 shots across his first two starts, Sorokin is off to a great start as he looks to shake off a disappointing 2023-24. The Islanders return home for their next game Saturday versus the Canadiens.

Hill made 21 saves on 25 shots Thursday in a 4-3 loss to Tampa Bay.

Hill came so close to the win. The Golden Knights were leading 3-2 until the 17:38 mark of the third period when Brandon Hagel tied things up. Then Nikita Kucherov fired in the winner from along the goal line with 55 seconds left, as the puck went off a defender's skate and past Hill. It was an unlucky bounce for the twinetender, who has scuffled so far this season. Hill is 2-2-0 with a 3.81 GAA and .851 save percentage. He has allowed four goals in three of his four starts and has surrendered 15 goals overall.

Vasilevskiy made 22 saves in a 4-3 win over the Golden Knights on Thursday.

Vasilevskiy's strong start to the season continues. He made several sharp saves to keep the game within reach and when the score was tied. So far, Vasilevskiy is 3-0-0 with a 1.67 GAA and .932 save percentage in three starts.