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Swayman will guard the road crease in Tuesday's clash against the Hurricanes, per Adam Pellerin of NESN.

Swayman will look to bring his momentum into Tuesday's clash against the reigning champs. He's been excellent to start the season with a 7-1-1 record, a 2.20 GAA and a .920 save percentage across nine outings this season. He hasn't lost in regulation in his last six appearances, posting a 5-0-1 record, a 2.15 GAA and a .923 saver percentage in that span. Despite Tuesday's tough matchup against the Hurricanes, who are coming off a 4-0 win against the Blues, Swayman is a must-start in all fantasy formats given his early success this season.

DeSmith will guard the home goal in Tuesday's clash against New Jersey, per Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine.

DeSmith will see his first reps in net since Oct. 14, where he held on for a 3-2 win over Colorado. The 35-year-old backstop currently has a 1-1-0 record, a 1.95 GAA and a .925 save percentage across two outings this season. While he remains firmly behind Jake Oettinger on the depth chart, he remains one of the league's best backups, making him a strong streaming option in most fantasy formats for Tuesday's matchup against New Jersey.

Vladar will patrol the home crease in Tuesday's clash against the Blue Jackets, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Given the Flyers' recent alternation of opportunities between the pipes, Vladar was expected to get the start nod for Tuesday after Joseph Woll played Saturday. Vladar has started to turn his season around, as he's won each of his last two outings while allowing just one goal in each appearances. Overall, the 29-year-old backstop has a 2-3-1 record, a 3.15 GAA and a .900 save percentage across six appearances. He'll look to keep his momentum rolling into Tuesday's contest against the Blue Jackets, who rank 30th in the NHL with 2.33 goals per game. Vladar is a solid No. 2 goalie option in standard fantasy formats Tuesday.

Garand turned aside 15 of the 17 shots on goal he saw in Monday's 6-3 loss to Los Angeles.

Garand entered the contest in relief of James Reimer, who allowed three goals on eight shots on net in his team debut. Garand has been deployed constantly to begin the 2026-27 season, as Monday's outing marked his 10th appearance of the campaign, which is tied for second in the NHL. Overall, the 24-year-old Garand now has a 4-5-1 record, a 2.69 GAA, one shutout and an .899 save percentage. All things considered, Garand has held up well for playing just three games at the NHL level prior to the 2026-27 campaign, but he's trending in the wrong direction with three consecutive losses. He'll look to get back on track after nearly one week of rest, with the Rangers not playing again until Sunday. Currently, Garand is best left on waivers in fantasy outside of deep leagues for managers looking for a stash option.

Reimer stopped five of the eight shots on net he saw in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Kings.

Reimer's debut for the Rangers didn't go to plan, as he allowed two goals before making his first save in Monday's outing. He was eventually replaced by Dylan Garand to start the second period after he allowed a third goal late in the period to Drew Doughty. While expectations weren't through the roof for the 38-year-old Reimer following his signing Sunday, he was expected to be serviceable after posting a 35-save shutout with AHL Hartford in his lone outing of the season. The 16-year NHL veteran has time to turn things around with Joonas Korpisalo (foot) still sidelined, but Reimer is best left on waivers in fantasy for the time being with the Rangers off until Sunday.

Kuemper halted 23 of 26 shots on goal in Monday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.

Kuemper allowed one goal in each of Monday's three periods en route to his third consecutive win. The 15-year NHL veteran has turned around the course of his season as of late, as he now holds a 3-3-1 record, a 3.47 GAA and an .889 save percentage across seven appearances this season. If he can carry his excellent play into the Kings' upcoming homestand, Kuemper will be a priority waiver-wire add in most fantasy formats. With the Kings headed into the second half of a back-to-back, he'll likely have a day off before being the presumed starter for Thursday's matchup against Ottawa.

Postava stopped 25 of 28 shots in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Oilers. He also denied all three Edmonton shootout attempts.

Postava impressed in his first NHL start, especially in overtime, when he made several clutch saves against Edmonton's dangerous offense. The 24-year-old netminder followed that performance by stopping Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins in the shootout. With Detroit dealing with injuries in goal, Postava could earn additional opportunities, making him worth monitoring in deeper fantasy leagues. This was his first NHL win.

Jarry stopped 26 of 29 shots in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Red Wings.

Jarry rebounded from his previous difficult outing with a more competitive performance, but it was still not enough to earn the win. With Devon Levi sidelined, Jarry could continue receiving substantial opportunities, though his inconsistent efficiency remains a concern for fantasy managers. He's gone 2-1-2 with a 3.53 GAA and an .862 save percentage in his five outings this season.

Cooley stopped 26 of 28 shots in Monday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs. He also recorded an assist.

Cooley extended his winning streak to four starts, posting a .929 save percentage against a Toronto team entering the contest on a four-game winning streak. The 28-year-old has rebounded impressively from a difficult start to the season, establishing himself as a reliable option in Calgary's crease. His recent form and growing consistency make him an appealing fantasy option as he continues to get regular starts. Cooley appears to have taken over the No. 1 role from Dustin Wolf for good since he's posted a 1.50 GAA and .954 save percentage during the winning run.

Bobrovsky stopped 29 of 32 shots in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Flames. Calgary's final two goals were empty-netters.

Bobrovsky posted a .906 save percentage and kept Toronto competitive despite the defeat. He faced steady pressure throughout the contest, but the Maple Leafs' limited offensive support prevented him from securing a victory. His individual performance was respectable, although Toronto's defensive struggles and inconsistent results could affect his fantasy value in leagues that emphasize wins. That's because the veteran goaltender has won just two of his last five starts, going 2-2-1 with a 3.19 GAA and an .887 save percentage over that span.