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Ferguson signed a one-year, two-way contract with Minnesota on Tuesday and then was placed on waivers for reassignment to the minors.

Ferguson has been playing for Minnesota's AHL affiliate Iowa on a minor-league deal this season, posting a 3-4-0 record and a .900 save percentage in seven outings. Now with a two-way contract in hand, the 26-year-old netminder could be recalled to the NHL roster if needed down the road.

Georgiev will tend the home twine versus the Golden Knights on Tuesday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Georgiev has lost four consecutive games while surrendering at least four goals in each defeat. The 28-year-old posted a 2-4-0 record, .869 save percentage and 4.10 GAA over seven appearances in December. It won't get any easier for the Bulgarian netminder Tuesday against a Vegas team that sits fourth in the NHL with 3.54 goals per game.

Forsberg will draw the road start Tuesday against the Red Wings, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Forsberg made his first start since Dec. 8 in a 4-0 loss to the Blues on Friday after missing nine games due to a lower-body injury. The Swedish netminder has struggled in 2024-25, but he'll have an opportunity to prove his worth due to Linus Ullmark (back) being placed on injured reserve Tuesday. The Red Wings are 4-1-0 since Todd McLellan took over as head coach Dec. 26.

Kochetkov was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports, indicating he will defend the road net against Tampa Bay on Tuesday.

Kochetkov has one win in his last four outings (1-2-1) while allowing 11 goals on 103 shots. He has a 15-8-1 record with one shutout, a 2.48 GAA and a .901 save percentage across 25 appearances this season. Tampa Bay is tied for first in the league with 3.70 goals per game in 2024-25.

Binnington was the first goaltender off at Tuesday's morning skate, indicating he'll protect the road crease versus the Wild, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

Binnington registered his third shutout of the campaign in Friday's 4-0 win over Ottawa. The Ontario native is sporting an 11-14-3 record, .899 save percentage and 2.79 GAA through 29 appearances. The Wild have a 10-8-1 record at home this season.

Daccord (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, according to Sound of Hockey.

Seattle returned goaltender Ales Stezka and defenseman Cale Fleury to the minors in corresponding moves. Daccord should return to the lineup in Thursday's road matchup versus Columbus after missing the last five games. He has posted a 12-9-2 record with one shutout, a 2.51 GAA and a .912 save percentage through 23 appearances this season.

Stezka was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Tuesday, per Sound of Hockey.

Stezka's demotion comes after Joey Daccord (upper body) was activated off injured reserve Tuesday. During his stint in the NHL, the 28-year-old Stezka failed to make his NHL debut, instead returning to the Firebirds for whom he is 6-9-3 with a 2.94 GAA in 18 appearances this season.

Ullmark (back) was designated for injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Ullmark was classified as week-to-week by the Senators on Sunday, so his placement on IR shouldn't be a shock to fantasy players. In his stead, both Anton Forsberg and Leevi Merilainen should get opportunities to start. In his 23 appearances this year, the 31-year-old Ullmark has registered a 12-7-2 record to go with a 2.38 GAA and a .915 save percentage.

Oettinger will start on the road Tuesday versus the Rangers, per Sam Nestler of DLLS Stars.

Oettinger has been solid to start the new calendar year, turning aside a combined 44 saves on 48 shots in back-to-back wins over Ottawa and Utah. New York ranks 21st in the NHL with 2.90 goals per game. Oettinger has never beaten the Rangers in four career appearances.

Gustavsson will defend the home crease versus the Blues on Tuesday, Jessi Pierce of NHL.com reports.

Gustavsson recorded his third shutout of the campaign in Saturday's 4-0 convincing road win over the Hurricanes. The Blues have scored 2.76 goals per game, which ranks 24th in the league. The Swedish netminder has been spectacular in five career games against St. Louis with a 4-1-0 record, 1.82 GAA and .935 save percentage.