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Thompson will be between the road pipes against the Hurricanes in Game 4 on Monday, per Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer.

Thompson has posted a solid .921 save percentage and a 2.30 GAA through three games in this series, but the Capitals have had trouble finding offense against a defensively sound Hurricanes squad. It's a road game for Washington, so it certainly won't help Thompson's case that Carolina will have the benefit of the last change. Thompson is 5-3 and has allowed 18 goals on 232 shots (.922 save percentage) over eight postseason appearances.

Hill was the first goaltender off the ice at Monday's morning skate, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports, indicating he will defend the road net against Edmonton in Game 4.

Hill made 17 saves in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Oilers, ending his two-game losing skid. He has a 5-4 record with a 3.14 GAA and an .872 save percentage through nine appearances this postseason. Edmonton leads the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs with 4.33 goals per game.

Andersen is expected to start Game 4 at home versus Washington on Monday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

Andersen is coming off a 21-save shutout victory in Game 3, so there was really never any doubt regarding who might start Game 4. In the postseason, the veteran backstop is 5-2 with a remarkable 1.32 GAA and .940 save percentage. At this point, Andersen has probably earned enough leash to keep the crease over Pyotr Kochetkov even if Andersen stumbles.

Andersen turned aside all 21 shots he saw during Saturday's 4-0 Game 3 win over the Capitals.

Andersen missed the end of the Hurricanes' first-round series against New Jersey due to an injury, but he's been back in net over the first three games of the second round. He hasn't been tested much, as the 21 shots on goal by the Capitals in Game 3 marked their highest total of the series. However, he's posted a 0.99 GAA and .945 save percentage to help give Carolina a 2-1 advantage in the series.

Thompson gave up four goals on 28 shots in Saturday's 4-0 loss to Carolina in Game 3.

Thompson didn't get any offensive support in this one, so it really didn't matter how many goals he gave up -- though it was his second-worst performance of the postseason. Despite the loss, Thompson should be a lock to keep his starting role ahead of Game 4 versus the Hurricanes on the road Monday, with Charlie Lindgren firmly cemented in the No. 2 role.

Bobrovsky posted a 23-save shutout in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Maple Leafs in Game 4.

Bobrovsky had given up at least four goals in each of the first three games of the series, but he gained a little momentum with an overtime win in Game 3. That carried over for Game 4, as Bobrovsky posted his second shutout in nine appearances this postseason. This was the fifth shutout of his playoff career. With the series now tied at 2-2 and the Panthers carrying momentum, Bobrovsky will look to keep the good times rolling in Toronto on Wednesday for Game 5.

Woll stopped 35 of 37 shots in Sunday's 2-0 loss to the Panthers in Game 4.

Woll was excellent between the pipes, but the Maple Leafs' offense fell flat. The 26-year-old had his best outing of the postseason Sunday, but he's still given up 13 goals on 121 shots over four appearances since Anthony Stolarz (upper body) was injured. As of Saturday, Stolarz was not yet skating, but there's two full days off between Games 4 and 5, which gives him some time to get back up to speed. If Stolarz isn't ready, Woll would take the net in that pivotal contest Wednesday.

Hellebuyck surrendered five goals on 26 shots in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Stars in Game 3.

Hellebuyck allowed four goals at even strength and one on the power play in this defeat. Dating back to the 2023 postseason, Hellebuyck has conceded at least four goals in eight consecutive road playoff outings. The two-time Vezina Trophy winner will need to buck that trend in Game 4 on Tuesday to avoid a 3-1 series deficit before the Jets return home for Game 5 on Thursday. Hellebuyck owns a 5-5 record with an .848 save percentage and a 3.51 GAA over 10 postseason contests.

Oettinger turned aside 23 of 25 shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Jets in Game 3.

With the win, Oettinger improved to 4-1 at home this postseason. The 26-year-old netminder conceded a goal in each of the first two periods Sunday, but Dallas scored three times in the final frame to take a 2-1 series lead ahead of Game 4 on Tuesday. Oettinger sports a 6-4 record, .911 save percentage and 2.71 GAA over 10 playoff outings. The Minnesota native is currently tied with Edmonton's Calvin Pickard for the most wins among goaltenders in the 2024-25 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Oettinger will patrol the home crease against Winnipeg in Game 3 on Sunday, per Mike Heika of the Stars' official site.

Oettinger made 21 saves on 24 shots in Friday's 4-0 loss to the Jets, with the fourth goal being an empty-netter. He has earned a 5-4 record with a 2.78 GAA and a .910 save percentage through nine appearances this postseason. Winnipeg has registered 3.00 goals per game in the 2025 playoffs.