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Hellebuyck allowed four goals on 27 shots in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Islanders.

Hellebuyck was able to get away with less than his best this time. He gave up three of the goals in a span of 2:41 during the second period, but the Jets responded to that sequence with two goals of their own, which were enough to win. This was Hellebuyck's second win in a row, but he's allowed three-plus goals in eight of his last 10 outings. He's at an 11-12-4 record with a 2.75 GAA and an .899 save percentage through 27 starts this season. The Jets' next game is on the road in Minnesota on Thursday.

Lankinen made 38 saves in a 2-1 loss to Ottawa on Tuesday.

He wobbled in the first, allowing two goals in 15 seconds, but shook that off and was perfect from that point forward. Lankinen last won Dec. 29 in Seattle. He's in the starter's seat because Thatcher Demko (lower body) is on injured reserve. Lankinen is a tough activation due to the Canucks' 0-6-2 run over their last eight games. He has it in him, though -- those 25 wins last season were real.

Merilainen made 19 saves in a 2-1 win over Vancouver on Tuesday.

The young netminder hadn't won since Jan. 3, so the victory was a huge weight lifted off. Merilainen has played eight straight, but he could get time off this week. There is a good chance free agent signee James Reimer will play this week, and Linus Ullmark (personal) skated Tuesday. Merilainen's future remains bright, but he could be sent down to the AHL for a more structured development experience.

Silovs made 30 saves in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Lightning on Tuesday.

He'd like the goal back. Silovs dropped the puck late in the third after stopping a shot, and J.J. Moser was right there to poke it underneath him. Silovs did his part Tuesday, but he needs some help. The Pens have scored two goals (total) in three straight losses (0-2-1). Silovs is 4-1-1 in his last six starts, and he's 8-6-7 with one shutout, 3.06 GAA and .892 save percentage in 21 starts. He also has two rare goalie assists this season.

Vasilevskiy made 26 saves Tuesday in a 2-1 shootout win over the Penguins.

Both teams played well defensively, and the game could have gone either way. Vasilevskiy made several sharp saves to extend his personal winning streak to eight games. That matches John Gibson and Scott Wedgewood for the second-longest this season. Brandon Bussi has the longest winning streak this season (nine).

Hildeby will guard the road goal versus the Mammoth on Tuesday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Hildeby has won his last two outings, allowing just two goals on 46 shots in that span (one start, one relief appearance). The Mammoth have scored 13 goals over their last five games, winning three of them.

Saros will guard the home goal versus the Oilers on Tuesday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Saros historically struggles against the Oilers, with a career 3-8-1 record, 3.49 GAA and .904 save percentage over 13 appearances. The Finnish netminder is 4-4-0 with an .896 save percentage over his last eight outings, but this is a matchup to avoid in fantasy.

Jarry will protect the road goal versus the Predators on Tuesday, Paige Martin of Oilers TV reports.

Jarry was activated off long-term injured reserve earlier in the day and will make the start. This is the second half of a back-to-back for the Oilers, who won 4-1 over the Blackhawks on Monday. Jarry missed 11 games because of a lower-body injury, but it looks like he'll head a three-man goaltending committee in the immediate future.

Talbot will guard the road goal versus the Bruins on Tuesday, Scott McLaughlin of WEEI reports.

Talbot hasn't appeared in any of the last five games, with John Gibson in goal for those contests with a 4-1-0 record over that span. The 38-year-old Talbot has won two of his last five outings, allowing 15 goals on 147 shots in that stretch, but it's clear he's in the backup role currently.

Lankinen will guard the road goal versus the Senators on Tuesday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Lankinen will handle the second half of a back-to-back after Nikita Tolopilo played Monday in a 6-3 loss to the Canadiens. Lankinen is winless in his last three outings, allowing nine goals on 64 shots in that span, which makes him a risky fantasy option for Tuesday's schedule.