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Talbot will get the starting nod in Vancouver on Monday, Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period reports.

Talbot has picked up three consecutive wins, allowing just five goals on 76 shots during that stretch. He's given up three or fewer goals in 14 straight games; Talbot has registered a 2.22 GAA over that span. On the year, the 36-year-old owns a .917 save percentage through 45 games.

Jarry allowed one goal on five shots after coming on in relief of Alex Nedeljkovic in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to Colorado.

Jarry has managed just one victory in his last eight appearances, going 1-5-1 with a 4.74 GAA and an .869 save percentage in that span. Over the Penguins' last 17 contests, Jarry has made 14 appearances and should continue to see a majority of the workload moving forward, even with his lack of victories.

Nedeljkovic was given the hook after conceding four goals on 25 shots in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to Colorado.

It's been an underwhelming March for Nedlejkovic, as he is 1-2-1 with a 4.18 GAA and an .843 save percentage over seven appearances. If the 28-year-old netminder could put together a winning streak, he would stand a decent chance of earning more starts down the stretch. At this point, however, Nedeljkovic may only play in back-to-backs given his recent outings.

Sorokin allowed three goals on 29 shots in a 4-0 loss to New Jersey on Sunday. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.

Sorokin is mired in a six-game losing streak, during which he has posted a 3.58 GAA and an .881 save percentage. It certainly hasn't been all the netminder's fault, considering the Isles have failed to score a goal in three of those six defeats. Despite the slump, Sorokin will likely remain the preferred option in the crease ahead of Thursday's road game versus the Panthers.

Lindgren posted a 27-save shutout in a 3-0 victory versus Winnipeg on Sunday.

In addition to his 20th win of the season, Lindgren also secured his fifth shutout, putting him just one shy of Connor Ingram and Tristan Jarry for the NHL lead. Lindgren has appeared in 12 of the Capitals' last 13 contests and should continue to see the majority of the workload the rest of the way as Washington tries to hold onto a playoff spot.

Kahkonen earned a shutout in Sunday's 4-0 victory against the Islanders, stopping all 36 shots faced.

It was Kahkonen's first win in three games for the Devils after joining the club at the trade deadline. Even with the strong performance, the 27-year-old Finn will likely remain in the backup role behind fellow trade acquisition Jake Allen. As such, Kahkonen won't offer much fantasy value moving forward.

Hellebuyck stopped just 16 of 19 in a 3-0 loss to Washington on Sunday.

Hellebuyck remains stuck on 32 wins after his second straight loss, but he's still the favorite to take home the Vezina Trophy at the end of the season. He is starting to fall behind Alexandar Georgiev (37) for the NHL wins leads. Even with his two-game losing streak, Hellebuyck figures to continue seeing the bulk of the workload for the Jets.

Georgiev gave up four goals on 34 shots in a 5-4 overtime win over the Penguins on Sunday.

Georgiev is riding a six-game winning streak during which he posted a 2.12 GAA and .924 save percentage. The netminder leads the league with 37 wins this season, but his mediocre 2.82 GAA and .902 save percentage put a dent in his Vezina Trophy chances. Georgiev has been starting two of every three contests in March, so he could be on the bench against Montreal on Tuesday.

Blackwood will patrol the blue paint at home versus Dallas on Tuesday, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

Blackwood gave up four goals on 21 shots in his return from a long-term groin injury against the Lighting on Thursday. The 27-year-old netminder is still looking for his 10th win of the season while already having posted a career-high 19 losses. In addition, Blackwood is sporting a career-worst 3.49 GAA. As such, fantasy managers probably want to consider other options in net for Tuesday's slate.

Stalock was reassigned to AHL San Diego on Monday.

Stalock served as Lukas Dostal's backup in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to Tampa Bay because John Gibson (personal) wasn't available. The 36-year-old Stalock hasn't seen any NHL playing time this season. In 12 AHL appearances this campaign, he has a 1-9-1 record with a 3.72 GAA and an .894 save percentage.