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Forsberg's undisclosed injury that he sustained Saturday is bad enough that the Senators will need to recall a goaltender from AHL Belleville, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.

Forsberg was hurt in the gym prior to the contest. He likely won't be ready for Tuesday's game in Seattle since the Senators are opting for a transaction, but the move hasn't been announced yet. If Forsberg is forced to miss a week or more, he could be placed on injured reserve.

Fleury made 21 saves Saturday in a 4-1 win over Philadelphia.

The Flower made a 10-bell save in the first period to keep the game scoreless. After a turnover at the blue line, the Flyers grabbed the puck and broke in. Fleury stretched right to left across the crease and made a glove save at full stretch on Travis Konecny's quick shot. This season is loaded in emotion for Fleury, who announced in the offseason that this would be his last. The recently turned 40 backup is 6-1-1 with a 2.51 GAA and a .909 save percentage in eight starts this season, so he's still got it when he's in the blue paint.

Luukkonen turned aside 27 of 30 shots faced during Saturday's 4-2 road loss to the Capitals.

Luukkonen got staked to a lead in the first period, but the Sabres were unable to keep above water and saddled the Swedish netminder with his seventh consecutive loss. Buffalo has a quick turnaround with the high-octane Maple Leafs in a tough road matchup where James Reimer is expected to guard the crease.

Johansson is expected to start on the road against Seattle on Saturday, per Gabby Shirley of FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun.

Johansson has a 2-1-1 record, 4.48 GAA and .872 save percentage in five appearances in 2024-25. He stopped 29 of 31 shots in a 3-2 overtime victory over the Predators on Nov. 29 in his last start. Seattle is tied for 17th in goals per game this campaign with 3.03.

Commesso made 20 saves Saturday in a 4-1 loss to the Devils.

Commesso had a 1-0 lead heading into the third period in his first NHL start. However, the Devils overwhelmed the Hawks in the final frame by scoring three goals over a 2:06 span. Commesso could see additional time during Petr Mrazek's (groin) absence if Arvid Soderblom continues to struggle, but it's hard to trust any netminder on the Blackhawks right now.

Markstrom made 16 saves in a 4-1 win over Chicago on Saturday.

Jason Dickinson got credited with beating Markstrom in the second period. Dickinson wired a snap shot that rang the crossbar, bounced out and went in off the face of the New Jersey defender Luke Hughes. Markstrom's crossbar saved him a goal afterward when Connor Bedard rang it with a wrist shot. Markstrom is 5-0-1 in his last six games with just 11 goals allowed, four of which came in a single game back on Nov. 29. He's 15-6-2 in 23 starts this season, and his 2.35 GAA is the sixth-best in the NHL. Markstrom is a fantasy cornerstone who'll help you win.

Kuemper stopped 31 shots in a 5-1 win over the Rangers on Saturday.

Kuemper has won three straight games since returning to the lineup from injury while allowing only one goal each time. He improves to 7-2-3 with a 2.27 GAA and a .916 save percentage through 13 appearances this campaign.

Quick stopped all of the 11 shots he faced in relief in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Kings.

Quick entered the game in the second period after Igor Shesterkin allowed five goals on 21 shots before getting the hook. The 38-year-old Quick has a 5-2-0 record with a 2.39 GAA and a .919 save percentage through nine appearances this season. The Rangers visit the Blues on Sunday, and it's unclear if Quick or Shesterkin will get the nod.

Wallstedt was called up from AHL Iowa on Saturday under emergency conditions.

Wallstedt's emergency recall indicates there may be some concern with one of Filip Gustavsson or Marc-Andre Fleury, but nothing has been reported. Jakub Lauko (lower body) was placed on injured reserve to clear a roster spot. Wallstedt has not played in the NHL in 2024-25 and has struggled to a 3.77 GAA and an .874 save percentage over 12 outings with Iowa this season.

Ullmark is expected to start at home against Pittsburgh on Saturday, according to Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia.

Anton Forsberg won't make his scheduled start after suffering a minor injury before the pregame warmups. As a result, Ullmark will play for the second time in as many nights. He is coming off a 32-save shutout Friday versus Carolina. Ullmark has a 9-7-2 record, 2.55 GAA and .909 save percentage in 19 outings in 2024-25. Pittsburgh is tied for 17th in goals per game with 3.03.