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2025 Goaltending
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| Regular Season | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3.98 | .840 | 0 |
Top Justus Annunen News
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Predators' Justus Annunen: Needed in relief Monday
Annunen turned aside five of six shots after replacing Juuse Saros to begin the third period of Monday's 6-3 loss to the Rangers.
Annunen didn't even see the puck that got past him -- the netminder knocked it into the net himself with his skate while crossing the crease to cover the near post as Artemi Panarin buzzed around behind the net. It's Annunen's first relief appearance of the season after four rough starts, and Nashville's No. 2 goalie isn't making a case for more playing time -- he has a record of 0-3-1 as well as a 3.98 GAA and an .840 save percentage.
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Predators' Justus Annunen: Fades late against Dallas
Annunen stopped 17 shots in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Stars.
The Predators took a 3-2 lead into the third period, but Annunen gave up three goals on only six shots in the final frame, although there wasn't much he could do on any of them. The 25-year-old netminder remains winless on the season, going 0-3-1 with a 3.81 GAA and an .850 save percentage in four starts as Juuse Saros' backup.
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Predators' Justus Annunen: In net Saturday
Annunen will protect the home net against Dallas on Saturday, according to Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.
Annunen stopped 21 shots in a 3-2 overtime loss to Minnesota on Tuesday. He has posted a record of 0-2-1 this season while allowing 11 goals on 78 shots. Dallas sits 22nd in the league with 2.86 goals per game in the 2025-26 campaign.
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Predators' Justus Annunen: Takes unique overtime loss
Annunen gave up three goals on 24 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Wild.
The Predators were fortunate to force overtime, with Steven Stamkos scoring in the final second of regulation. The officials and NHL situation room determined that Annunen dislodged the net when Marcus Johansson had an imminent scoring chance, resulting in an awarded goal at 3:38 of overtime. It's one of the more unique ways to lose a game, and Annunen dropped to 0-2-1 on the year because of it. He's allowed 11 goals on 79 shots across his three starts this season. Expect Juuse Saros to be back between the pipes for Thursday's home game against the Flyers.
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Predators' Justus Annunen: Starting in Minnesota
Annunen will defend the road cage Tuesday versus the Wild.
Annunen will get the start in the second half of a back-to-back after Juuse Saros was between the pipes during Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to Vancouver. The 25-year-old Annunen has made just two starts this year, surrendering a total of eight goals on 54 shots (.852 save percentage) in losses to Toronto and Dallas. The Wild have generated 2.77 goals per game this season, which is tied for 22nd in the league.
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Predators' Justus Annunen: Beaten three times
Annunen stopped 24 of 27 shots in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Stars.
Annunen was making his second start of the season -- and first since allowing five goals in a 7-4 loss to the Maple Leafs on Oct. 14 -- but settled for another loss. Firmly entrenched as Juuse Saros' backup, Annunen shouldn't have a lot of fantasy upside as a backup who's allowed eight goals on 53 shots faced through two contests in 2025-26.
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Predators' Justus Annunen: Starting at home Sunday
Annunen will defend the home goal against the Stars on Sunday, per Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.
Annunen will draw the start in the second half of a back-to-back after Juuse Saros was in net for Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Kings. The 25-year-old Annunen surrendered five goals on 26 shots in a loss during his lone appearance versus the Maple Leafs on Oct. 14. The Stars snapped a four-game losing streak in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Hurricanes, and they're tied for 16th in the NHL with 3.00 goals per game to start the year.
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Predators' Justus Annunen: Allows five in loss
Annunen made 21 saves in a 7-4 loss to Toronto on Tuesday.
He allowed five goals. It was a tough night to make his season debut, what with the Leafs' stars coiled and ready to explode offensively. Annunen remains the number two man in Nashville, and he won't always get the tough matchups. Spot duty is likely your best option in dailies.
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Predators' Justus Annunen: Leaves ice first Tuesday
Annunen was the first goalie to exit the ice ahead of Tuesday's road clash with the Maple Leafs, Mark Masters of TSN reports, indicating he'll be in goal.
Annunen will make his 2025-26 debut after watching Juuse Saros feature in the first three games of the year. Last season, the 25-year-old backstop made 23 appearances for the Predators in which he posted a 9-11-1 record to go with a 3.17 GAA. Looking ahead to the rest of the campaign, Annunen figures to see around 20-25 starts behind Saros.
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Predators' Justus Annunen: Defending road crease
Annunen will tend the road twine in Sunday's preseason game versus the Hurricanes, per Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.
Annunen will get into his third exhibition contest Sunday -- he has allowed a total of two goals on 26 shots in preseason action. The 25-year-old figures to have the No. 2 netminding gig locked up behind Juuse Saros for the 2025-26 campaign. Annunen went 15-15-1 with a 3.18 GAA and an .883 save percentage over 34 regular-season appearances between Colorado and Nashville last season.
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Predators' Justus Annunen: Loses to Golden Knights
Annunen stopped 24 of 28 shots in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.
Annunen has allowed 15 goals across his last three outings, going 1-2-0 in that span. The 25-year-old has been splitting the crease with Juuse Saros lately since the Predators have nothing to play for but pride in a terrible 2024-25 campaign. Annunen is 15-15-1 with a 3.18 GAA and an .883 save percentage over 34 outings between Nashville and Colorado this season. If the workload pattern continues, Saros could face Utah on Monday, and Annunen may draw a tough matchup against the Stars on Wednesday in the Predators' regular-season finale.
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Predators' Justus Annunen: Back in net Saturday
Annunen will start Saturday's road matchup against the Golden Knights, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Annunen is coming off a 16-save effort in Tuesday's 7-6 overtime win over the Islanders. The 25-year-old netminder is 9-10-1 with a 3.12 GAA and an .889 save percentage across 22 appearances since joining the Predators from the Avalanche earlier this year.
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Predators' Justus Annunen: Victorious in high-scoring affair
Annunen made 16 saves on 22 shots in Tuesday's 7-6 overtime win over the Islanders.
Annunen was far from perfect in this back-and-forth contest, but the Predators were able to net a pair of goals late in the final frame to force overtime -- Fedor Svechkov went on to pot the game-winner. This was Annunen's first victory since March 8 versus Chicago, and he now holds a 9-10-1 record, .889 save percentage and 3.12 GAA over 22 appearances with Nashville after being acquired from Colorado in November. The Preds will face Vegas, Dallas and Utah twice to close out their season.
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Predators' Justus Annunen: Set to start Tuesday
Annunen is expected to patrol the home crease against the Islanders on Tuesday, per Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.
Annunen was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate after occupying the starter's crease during the session. He is 0-5-1 in his last seven appearances, surrendering 17 goals on 156 shots. Annunen has a 14-14-1 record with a 3.05 GAA and an .889 save percentage through 32 appearances between Nashville and Colorado this season.
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Predators' Justus Annunen: Steamrolled by Stars
Annunen made 22 saves in Thursday's 5-1 loss to Dallas.
After a scoreless first period, Steven Stamkos potted the game's first goal to give Nashville a lead early in the second, but things fell apart for the Predators in the final frame. Annunen hasn't gotten into the win column since March 8, going 0-5-1 over his last seven outings with a 2.73 GAA and .891 save percentage, but with Nashville eliminated from the playoff picture, the team will give the 25-year-old netminder a longer look over the remainder of the schedule.
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Predators' Justus Annunen: Starting versus Stars
Annunen will guard the road goal versus the Stars on Thursday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.
Juuse Saros was awful versus the Blue Jackets on Tuesday, and Annunen played the third period, allowing a goal on 11 shots. The 25-year-old will now play for a fourth straight game as he looks to shake off an 0-4-1 skid over his last six outings. Annunen is not a strong fantasy play, as the Stars have won six in a row entering Thursday.
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Predators' Justus Annunen: Plays third period in loss
Annunen stopped 10 of 11 shots in relief of Juuse Saros in Tuesday's 8-4 loss to the Blue Jackets.
Annunen was tagged in for the third period after Saros allowed three goals over the final eight minutes in the middle frame, turning a close game into a blowout. The 25-year-old Annunen gave up the third goal of Kirill Marchenko's hat trick, but that was the only blemish on his performance. Annunen remains at 14-13-1 with a 2.98 GAA and an .891 save percentage over 31 outings this season between the Predators and the Avalanche. Saros has struggled throughout the campaign, so Annunen may see a bit more action down the stretch since the team has nothing but draft position to play for. Both Nashville goalies are best avoided for Thursday's road game in Dallas.
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Predators' Justus Annunen: Gets little help in Philly
Annunen made 16 saves in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Flyers.
Nashville outshot Philly 29-18 on the night, but Annunen had little chance on either puck that got past him, while the Preds' offense had trouble solving Ivan Fedotov in the other crease. Annunen hasn't picked up a win since March 8, going 0-4-1 over his last five starts despite a sharp 2.24 GAA and .907 save percentage, as Nashville's skaters backed him with only four goals combined over that span.
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Predators' Justus Annunen: Starting in Philadelphia
Annunen will tend the road twine Monday versus the Flyers, according to Adam Kimelman of NHL.com.
Annunen hasn't fared well through six appearances in March, posting a 1-4-1 record, .902 save percentage and 2.51 GAA. The Finnish netminder will look to snap his four-game losing streak against a Flyers squad that is 2-0-0 and has netted 13 goals since parting ways with former head coach John Tortorella. Annunen is 2-0-0 with a 3.52 GAA and an .879 save percentage over two career appearances against Philadelphia.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-4, 210 lbs |
| Birthplace: Kempele, Finland |
| Age: 25 |
| Experience: 4 |
| Shoots: Left |