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Domingue signed a one-year, two-way contract with Florida on Wednesday.

Domingue has been playing for AHL Charlotte on a minor-league only deal, going 3-3-0 with an .831 save percentage in seven contests. The decision to add the veteran backstop to the organizational depth chart for the rest of the 2025-26 campaign could be a sign that the Panthers will be making changes in their goalie room. Still, Domingue will end up on waivers Wednesday to return to the Checkers in the minors.

Stolarz will tend the twine on the road versus New Jersey on Wednesday, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

Stolarz has secured just one victory in his last six outings, posting a 1-3-1 record, 3.18 GAA and .894 save percentage. With the 32-year-old New Jersey native getting the nod Wednesday, fantasy managers can look for Joseph Woll to guard the crease for Thursday's road clash with the Rangers.

Gibson (upper body) will not suit up against the Golden Knights on Wednesday, Max Bultman of The Athletic reports.

Gibson has appeared in eight of the Red Wings' last nine outings, going 3-3-1 with a 2.14 GAA. The 32-year-old netminder is day-to-day after skating on his own Wednesday, and he is feeling better. Still, Gibson will miss at least one contest, which will result in Cam Talbot starting, and Sebastian Cossa serving as the backup.

Hellebuyck stopped 18 fo 20 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Blackhawks.

Hellebuyck finally snapped a five-game losing skid (0-2-3) and posted a strong showing in this win. While he was excellent with Team USA during the Olympics, things haven't been good with the Jets. Hellebuyck has gone 1-0-2 with a 2.89 GAA and a .903 save percentage since the NHL resumed play following the break. He has a 14-16-9 record this season with a 2.80 GAA and a .900 save percentage.

Talbot will be between the pipes at home against the Golden Knights on Wednesday, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Talbot secured the win against Nashville on Monday after stepping in for John Gibson (upper body), stopping 18 of 19 shots on net. The Red Wings brought up Sebastian Cossa from the minors to serve as the No. 2 netminder versus Vegas on Wednesday.

Knight stopped 29 of 32 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Jets.

Knight has dropped four straight starts, but at least this time he took the game into overtime. Despite the subpar record, it's worth noting that Knight has allowed three or fewer goals in each of his last seven outings, going 1-4-2 with a 2.84 GAA and an .892 save percentage. Those aren't the best numbers, but they're better than what a four-game losing skid would indicate. Over the four-game losing stretch, Knight owns a 2.77 GAA and a .900 save percentage while stopping 99 of 110 shots faced.

Thompson stopped 20 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Utah.

The Mammoth grabbed a 2-0 lead midway through the first period, and Washington was never able to pull level. It was Thompson's first loss in three starts since the Olympic break. Over 14 outings since the beginning of January, he has a 6-7-1 record despite a solid 2.59 GAA and .907 save percentage.

Vejmelka made 23 saves in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Capitals.

Both Washington goals came on power plays, as Vejmelka had an answer for everything else the Capitals fired his way. The 29-year-old netminder has been a little erratic since the Olympic break, going 2-2-0 in four starts with an .882 save percentage, but he's now one win shy of reaching 30 for the first time in his career.

DeSmith stopped 20 of 21 shots in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Flames.

DeSmith has won his last three starts while allowing two or fewer goals each time. He's one of the best backups in the league, although the fact that the Stars are riding a 10-game winning streak makes his job a bit easier. DeSmith has posted a 1.33 GAA and a .926 save percentage in his three appearances during the Stars' ongoing winning run. That said, he should remain as the Stars' firm No. 2 option behind Jake Oettinger, so it's uncertain when he'll make another start.

Cooley allowed two goals on 18 shots faced in relief in Tuesday's 6-1 loss to the Stars.

Cooley entered the game in the second period after Dustin Wolf allowed four goals on 17 shots faced. The Flames have been slumping defensively of late, but Cooley has been decent despite his 1-2-1 record over his last five games. He owns a 2.60 GAA and a .922 save percentage in that span, so he could return to the starting lineup when the Flames take on the Senators on Thursday.