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Andersen stopped 30 of 32 shots in a 7-2 win over Ottawa on Sunday.

Andersen didn't have to do much behind Carolina's seven-goal outburst but was solid again Sunday. He has won each of his four starts since returning from IR while allowing two goals or fewer in each outing. Overall, the 34-year-old netminder is 8-1-0 this season with a .917 save percentage and 2.17 GAA. While he continues to split time with Pyotr Kochetkov in net, Andersen could be playing his way back into a clear starting job down the stretch.

Mrazek stopped 25 of 27 shots in a 5-2 victory over the Sharks on Sunday.

After allowing a pair of goals in the first period, Mrazek settled in and blanked San Jose over the final two frames while the Blackhawks rallied with four goals in the third, giving the 32-year-old netminder a 5-2 win. Mrazek has won back-to-back starts, and he has allowed only five goals on 79 shots over his last three appearances. He's now 15-25-4 with a .907 save percentage and 3.03 GAA this season. Chicago is back in action Tuesday for a road matchup with the Kings.

Cooley allowed four goals on 30 shots in Sunday's 5-2 loss to Chicago.

Cooley looked sharp early in his NHL debut, holding the Blackhawks to one goal through two periods. A third-period lapse proved to be the 26-year-old netminder's undoing, as he gave up three goals in the span of 1:23 before Chicago added an empty-netter. Cooley had gone 6-6-2 with an .891 save percentage for AHL Rochester this season before he was acquired by San Jose at the trade deadline. With Mackenzie Blackwood (groin) returning as soon as Tuesday, Cooley could soon find himself back in the minors.

Merzlikins allowed six goals on 27 shots in a 6-1 loss to the Jets on Sunday.

It was a tough night for Merzlikins as he allowed six goals, including four in the second period, en route to a third consecutive loss. The 29-year-old netminder had been on a decent run coming into Sunday's contest, going 2-2-1 with a .920 save percentage in his previous five starts, though he's still found himself splitting starting duties with Daniil Tarasov. Overall, Merzlikins is 12-15-8 this season with a .900 save percentage and 3.33 GAA. The Blue Jackets are back in action Tuesday on the road in Detroit.

Hellebuyck stopped 30 of 31 shots in Sunday's 6-1 win over Columbus.

Hellebuyck blanked the Blue Jackets through the first two periods before allowing a lone Brendan Gaunce goal 39 seconds into the third. It was an encouraging effort from the 30-year-old Hellebuyck, who had dropped two of his previous three starts while allowing nine goals on 98 shots. He improves to 31-15-3 with an excellent .922 save percentage and 2.31 GAA. Hellebuyck figures to be back in the crease Tuesday in a tough road matchup with the Rangers.

Andersen will defend the road net Sunday versus Ottawa, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Andersen has stopped 63 of 66 shots during his three-game winning streak. In nine appearances this campaign, he has a 7-1-0 record with a 2.19 GAA and a .913 save percentage. The Senators sit 14th in the league with 3.17 goals per contest.

Lyon will guard the road goal Sunday versus Pittsburgh, according to Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

Lyon has gone 0-6-0 over his past six outings, allowing 24 goals on 166 shots during that span. He has posted a record of 18-14-2 this campaign with a 3.03 GAA and a .904 save percentage through 34 appearances. The Penguins rank 25th in the league this season with 2.86 goals per game.

Nedeljkovic will protect the home net Sunday versus the Red Wings, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Nedeljkovic has gone 1-3-2 over his past nine outings, which includes two relief appearances. He has allowed 27 goals on 202 shots for an .866 save percentage during that span. In 23 contests this campaign, Nedeljkovic has a 9-6-4 record with a 2.95 GAA and a .904 save percentage. Detroit ranks seventh in the league this season with 3.39 goals per game.

Merzlikins will patrol the home crease Sunday against Winnipeg, according to Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch.

Merzlikins is coming off a 35-save effort in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to Ottawa. He has compiled a 12-14-8 record this season with a 3.25 GAA and a .903 save percentage over 37 games played. The Jets rank 17th in the league with 3.09 goals per contest this campaign.

Mrazek will protect the home goal Sunday against San Jose, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Mrazek made 37 saves in a 2-1 shootout win over the Sharks on Jan. 16. Over 46 appearances this campaign, he has earned a 14-25-4 record with a 3.05 GAA and a .907 save percentage. San Jose sits 31st in the league this season with 2.20 goals per game.