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Skinner stopped 18 of 22 shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Canadiens.

Skinner endured a difficult opening 41 minutes, surrendering four goals, including two power-play tallies to Cole Caufield. However, Winnipeg's extraordinary late comeback rescued his outing and snapped the team's nine-game losing streak. The win provides some relief, but his .818 save percentage highlights the ongoing concerns surrounding his efficiency. He remains a risky fantasy option until his performances become more consistent, as he anchors a defense that has endured a fair share of problems lately. Skinner has gone 4-4-3 with a 3.41 GAA and an .882 save percentage in 11 outings this season.

Markstrom is starting Wednesday's home game against the Blackhawks, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Markstrom returned to action Monday against the Red Wings and allowed four goals on 28 shots during the 5-3 defeat. He'll draw a second consecutive start and will have a favorable matchup against the Blackhawks, who have logged 2.20 goals per game to begin the regular season, which is the second-worst mark in the NHL.

Blackwood turned aside 12 of 15 shots after replacing Scott Wedgewood midway through the second period of Tuesday's 7-2 loss to Columbus.

The switch in the crease didn't do anything to change Colorado's fortunes, as Blackwood got beaten twice in 39 seconds soon after entering the game. The 29-year-old goalie didn't get stuck with the loss however, keeping his win streak intact at four. Through 12 outings this season as the Avs' No. 1 netminder, Blackwood's gone 8-3-0 with a 2.80 GAA and .894 save percentage

Wedgewood gave up four goals on nine shots before being replaced by Mackenzie Blackwood midway through the second period of Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.

Neither goalie found much success in Columbus, but Wedgewood got stuck with the loss after allowing two goals in the first and second frames. Wedgewood hasn't recorded a win since his first start of the season while working as the Avs' No. 2 netminder, going 0-3-1 over his last four outings with a shaky 4.31 GAA and .858 save percentage.

Korpisalo (foot) was reassigned to AHL Hartford on Wednesday for a conditioning stint, Mollie Walker of the New York Post.

Korpisalo hasn't played yet this season because of the injury, so this is an opportunity for him to shake off the rust before playing for the Rangers. He's been making progress recently, including his participation in Friday's practice. While he didn't stay on for the full session, that was planned, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic. When Korpisalo is ready to return, he'll have an opportunity to compete for the No. 1 spot. Igor Shesterkin (knee) hasn't played since Oct. 9 and won't return this campaign, which has resulted in the Rangers leaning heavily on Dylan Garand. James Reimer is also on the Rangers' roster, but the 38-year-old has stopped just five of eight shots across 20:00 of ice time since signing with New York on Oct. 25, so he hasn't been a major factor. It's possible Reimer will eventually lose his roster spot once Korpisalo is up to speed.

Garand made 32 saves in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Blues.

The 24-year-old netminder very nearly recorded his second shutout of the season, but Pius Suter slipped a rebound past Garand inside the final minute of the third period. Garand has appeared in every game since Igor Shesterkin (knee) was lost for the season, going 4-5-1 with a respectable 2.88 GAA and .896 save percentage, but with Joonas Korpisalo (foot) back at practice and close to his season debut, the young goalie is likely to have his workload eased up soon.

Hofer stopped 28 of 30 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Rangers. New York's final goal was scored into an empty net.

After a scoreless first period, Adam Fox ripped a shot past Hofer from the high slot early in the second to put the home side in the lead for good. St. Louis didn't even get on the board until late in the third period, after Hofer had been pulled for an extra attacker. The 26-year-old has had a few stumbles this season as the Blues' clear No. 1 netminder, but he's been sharp overall, going 6-4-1 in 11 outings with a 2.39 GAA and .918 save percentage.

Lankinen gave up five goals on 22 shots in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Ducks.

Lankinen had gone four games without a start, but even that extended break didn't get him on track. The 31-year-old has allowed four-plus goals in each of his last four games. For the season, he has a 6.03 GAA and an .804 save percentage across nine appearances. Leevi Merilainen hasn't been great, but no goalie has been worse than Lankinen in the NHL this season. The Canucks head on the road for the next two games, visiting the Jets on Thursday and the Oilers on Saturday. Lankinen is best avoided in all fantasy formats.

Brossoit stopped 19 of 23 shots in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Canucks.

Brossoit's two starts with the Ducks haven't been pretty -- he's allowed seven goals on 45 shots, but he's come away with a pair of wins. That's been enough to put Lukas Dostal and Ville Husso both on notice. Given Anaheim's defensive woes, none of the three goalies would be an attractive fantasy option for Thursday's game in Edmonton, which is the first half of a back-to-back set that ends Friday in Calgary.

Tarasov made 12 saves in relief after entering Tuesday's game against Tampa Bay to start the second period. He allowed one goal in a 4-2 loss.

John Gibson didn't return to the ice after the first intermission with what was described as a lower-body injury. There was no update on the starter's health after the game, but head coach Todd McLellan said Tarasov will be in line for extra games. The big goalie has been sharp this season. Tarasov is 2-1-2 with one shutout, a 1.74 GAA and .927 save percentage. This may be the opportunity he needs to showcase his ability.