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Bobrovsky will guard the road goal versus the Hurricanes in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

Bobrovsky stopped 31 of 33 shots in a 5-2 win to open the series Tuesday. He's 9-4 with a 2.29 GAA and a .905 save percentage over 13 playoff contests so far. The 33 shots against the Hurricanes put up Game 1 were the most Bobrovsky has faced so far in the postseason, so he'll likely continue to be busy throughout the series.

Andersen is expected to get the starting nod at home against the Panthers in Game 2 on Thursday.

Following Andersen's previous postseason loss, he excelled with a 21-save shutout performance, so fans and fantasy managers alike will be hoping for a similar bounceback in Game 2 versus the Cats. Despite the disappointing outing in Game 1, Andersen is still sporting a 1.74 GAA in 10 postseason contests while registering a 7-3 record. At this point, Andersen has likely earned himself some leash to keep the starting job even if he struggles.

Skinner stopped 22 of 27 shots in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Stars in Game 1. The sixth goal was an empty-netter.

Skinner had a 3-1 lead to protect at the start of the third period, but the Oilers' parade to the penalty box proved costly. The 26-year-old netminder gave up three power-play goals in the first six minutes of the final frame, and the Oilers never recovered. Skinner has been extreme in both directions this postseason -- at 2-4, he's earned two shutout wins while allowing four or more goals in each of his losses. He'll keep the crease until Calvin Pickard (undisclosed) is healthy, but if first-round Skinner is back, the Oilers could end up digging a deep hole. Game 2 is Friday in Dallas.

Oettinger stopped 24 of 27 shots in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Oilers in Game 1.

Oettinger collected his second series-opening win in as many rounds. He was a little shaky in the middle frame, but the Stars' offense picked him up with a big third period to secure the win. Oettinger is now 9-5 with a 2.51 GAA and a .917 save percentage over 14 playoff contests. He'll look to keep things rolling in Game 2 on Friday.

Oettinger will start in goal in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals versus the Oilers on Wednesday, Sam Nestler of DLLS Stars reports.

To no surprise, Oettinger will get the nod as the Stars look to avenge their loss to the Oilers in the Western Conference Finals last year. The 26-year-old has a 2.47 GAA and a .919 save percentage over 13 games this postseason and was strong in the second round versus the Jets, who the Stars eliminated in six games.

Skinner is expected to start on the road against Dallas on Wednesday for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, per Tony Brar of Oilers TV.

The Oilers' decision isn't particularly surprising. While Skinner has been mediocre overall in the 2025 playoffs with a 2-3 record, 3.05 GAA and .884 save percentage across five appearances, he's coming off back-to-back shutouts, so it makes perfect sense to give him this assignment. However, Skinner struggled against Dallas during the 2024-25 regular season, posting a 3.99 GAA and an .841 save percentage in three outings.

Andersen stopped 15 shots Tuesday in the Hurricanes' 5-2 loss to the Panthers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Two of the pucks that beat him came on Florida power plays and two others found their way through heavy traffic in front of Andersen, but the veteran netminder also didn't look quite as sharp as he had earlier in the playoffs. The five goals were the most he's allowed this postseason, but he still sports a 1.74 GAA and .919 save percentage through 10 starts. Andersen will look to bounce back in Game 2 on Thursday.

Bobrovsky made 31 saves Tuesday in the Panthers' 5-2 win over the Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

The veteran netminder won for the fifth time in Florida's last six games, as he gets hot at the right time for the team's chances of a Stanley Cup repeat. Bobrovsky has allowed two goals or fewer in five straight starts, posting a 1.21 GAA and .952 save percentage over that stretch, and he'll take significant momentum into Game 2 on Thursday.

Bobrovsky is expected to defend the road net in Game 1 against Carolina on Tuesday, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Bobrovsky has surrendered only four goals on 92 shots in his last four outings en route to posting a 3-1 record. He has gone 8-4 with two shutouts, a 2.31 GAA and a .901 save percentage through 12 appearances this postseason. Carolina has registered the second-most shots per game (33.2) and the sixth-best goals per game (3.40) in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Andersen will get the starting nod at home for Game 1 against the Panthers on Tuesday.

Considering Andersen went 4-1 with a ridiculous 1.19 GAA and .937 save percentage in five games against the Capitals, there was little doubt he'd be back in goal for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The veteran netminder has faced more than 30 shots just once this postseason, so look for his team to continue trying to limit opportunities for the Cats to put shots on net.