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Predators' Justus Annunen: Sharp in first win with Nashville
Justus Annunen turned aside 35 shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Stars.The 24-year-old was impressive en route to his first win since being traded to Nashville, with Lian Bichsel spoiling his shutout bid midway through the third period. Annunen was a victim of Colorado's defensive struggles earlier in the season, but in two appearances since being shipped to Nashville, he's allowed only three goals on 65 shots for a .954 save percentage while backing up Juuse Saros.
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Predators' Justus Annunen: Set to start Thursday
Justus Annunen will protect the road goal versus the Stars on Thursday, Brooks Bratten of the Nashville Predators' official site reports.Annunen lost his Predators debut last Thursday, allowing two goals on 29 shots in a 3-0 loss to the Canadiens. The 24-year-old will look to get the Predators back on track, as they have lost eight straight games (0-5-3). The Stars are a tough matchup, having won four of their last six contests with 20 goals scored over that span.
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Predators' Justus Annunen: Loses in team debut
Justus Annunen stopped 27 of 29 shots in Thursday's 3-0 loss to the Canadiens. The third goal was an empty-netter with 46 seconds left in the third period.Annunen made his first appearance for his new club since being traded from the Avalanche on Nov. 30, but the 24-year-old couldn't secure the win. Annunen is expected to hold the same role he had with Colorado, and he'll operate as Juuse Saros' backup between the pipes.
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Predators' Justus Annunen: Set to start Thursday
Justus Annunen is expected to start on the road against Montreal on Thursday, per Brooks Bratten of the Nashville Predators' official site.Annunen had a 6-4-0 record, 3.22 GAA and .872 save percentage in 11 appearances with Colorado this season before he was traded to Nashville on Saturday. This will be his first start with his new squad. Montreal is in a three-way tie for 22nd in goals per game with 2.80.
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Predators' Justus Annunen: Dealt to Music City
Justus Annunen and a sixth-round pick in 2025 were dealt from Colorado to Nashville on Saturday in exchange for Scott Wedgewood.As a member of the Nashville Predators, Annunen will be the backup goalie behind Juuse Saros. The 24-year-old Annunen has a 6-4-0 record with a 3.22 GAA and an .872 save percentage in 11 appearances this campaign.
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Avalanche's Justus Annunen: Pulled off, then returns Monday
Justus Annunen stopped 11 of 16 shots in Monday's 8-2 loss to the Lightning.Annunen gave up three goals on seven shots before he was pulled at 10:03 of the first period, but he returned at the start of the third period and allowed two more goals in the final frame. The 24-year-old has been struggling of late, posting a 2-3-0 record with a 4.17 GAA and an .826 save percentage over his last five appearances. He should remain as the backup of Alexandar Georgiev going forward.
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Avalanche's Justus Annunen: Facing Tampa Bay
Justus Annunen will be between the road pipes for Monday's contest against the Lightning.Annunen made 24 saves on 26 shots en route to a 3-2 win over the Flyers in his last appearance. The 24-year-old will have a tough matchup against a Tampa Bay club that ranks fifth in the NHL with 3.58 goals per game through 19 outings. Annunen has an 6-3-0 record, .886 save percentage and 2.81 GAA through 10 appearances.
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Avalanche's Justus Annunen: Hangs on for win Monday
Justus Annunen turned aside 24 shots in Monday's 3-2 win over the Flyers.The Avs seemed to have the game well in hand when Casey Mittelstadt gave them a 3-0 lead midway through the third period, but Annunen had to withstand a furious comeback attempt by the Flyers over the final 10 minutes. The 24-year-old goalie is 6-3-0 through 10 appearances this season with a 2.81 GAA and an .886 save percentage, and Annunen figures to see a heavy workload while Alexandar Georgiev (upper body) is on IR.
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Avalanche's Justus Annunen: Set to face Flyers
Justus Annunen will defend the road net Monday against Philadelphia, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.Annunen allowed three goals on six shots before being pulled early in Friday's 5-2 loss to Washington. He has a 5-3-0 record with a 2.92 GAA and an .881 save percentage through nine appearances this season. Philadelphia is tied for 19th in the league with 2.83 goals per game in 2024-25.
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Avalanche's Justus Annunen: Pulled in Friday's loss
Justus Annunen was replaced by Trent Miner in goal after allowing three goals on six shots in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Capitals.Annunen allowed two goals at even strength and one on the power play. The 24-year-old has lost two of his last three outings after winning four in a row. The Finnish netminder could draw the start again Monday against the Flyers if Alexandar Georgiev (upper body) isn't ready to go. Through nine appearances, Annunen has posted a 5-3-0 record, .881 save percentage and 2.92 GAA.