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Luukkonen made 12 saves in a 4-3 win over Chicago on Saturday.

Luukkonen is kryptonite to Chicago -- he's now 7-0-0 in his career against the team. But he's still finding his feet this season. UPL has allowed eight goals in two games (1-1-0), and his 4.03 GAA and .784 save percentage are a touch queasy. Backup Colten Ellis will get a shot at the blue paint soon and Alex Lyon (upper body) isn't supposed to miss much time. Luukkonen needs to lay down some strong performances to keep the net.

Blackwood allowed one goal on 26 shots in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Blues.

The Blues were on the second half of a back-to-back, and the Avalanche capitalized on it. Blackwood did much better in this game than in his first start of the year, when he allowed four goals on 31 shots against the Kings on Wednesday. He's made both starts for the Avalanche this year, but it's unclear if that's part of a larger trend for him to function as the starter. Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood should split the next two games, as the Avalanche are set to visit the Jets on Wednesday and the Flames on Thursday in a pair of winnable matchups.

Bobrovsky made 26 saves Saturday in a 3-2 loss to the Senators.

Bobrovsky remains winless in two starts this season with a 3.06 GAA and .887 save percentage. His stat line is more indicative of a team needing to gel in front of him than a condemnation of his effort or skill. Bob is doing his part, and those numbers will improve once the team clicks.

Nabokov recorded a 32-save shutout in AHL Colorado's 2-0 win over Tucson on Saturday.

Nabokov was making his AHL debut, and he made it a memorable one. The 23-year-old goalie came over from the KHL in the offseason after being a second-round pick in 2024. Nabokov will work on his development in the AHL until a spot opens up for him on the Avalanche's roster.

DiPietro stopped 26 of 29 shots in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Wild. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.

The Wild controlled the last two periods, but DiPietro put in a fairly good effort. The 27-year-old netminder is filling an NHL role on a full-time basis for the first time. DiPietro has some fantasy upside in more favorable matchups than this one, but his playing time could be limited to 20-25 games as Jeremy Swayman's backup. The Bruins don't have a back-to-back over the next week, so it's unclear if DiPietro will get another chance to resume the hunt for his first win in the near future.

Wallstedt stopped 26 of 27 shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Bruins.

Boston was on the second half of a back-to-back, which may have made things a little easier for Wallstedt. He delivered a second good performance to open the season, as the 23-year-old is looking more than ready to handle a starter's workload in the absence of Filip Gustavsson. Wallstedt has given up just two goals on 47 shots in his pair of wins to start 2026-27. The Wild begin a three-game road trip in Buffalo on Tuesday.

Ullmark made 27 saves in a 3-2 win over Toronto on Saturday.

Ullmark was strong when he needed to be, especially in the second period when he stretched to get a toe on a great shot by William Nylander to keep the score knotted 2-2. Ullmark's overall stat line last year was mid, but he sparkled with a 14-4-3 record, 2.43 GAA and .904 save percentage in his final 21 starts after returning from a mental health leave. He's the key to the team's success this season post-Brady Tkachuk.

Lindgren made 27 saves in a 3-1 loss to Tampa Bay on Saturday.

He allowed two goals. It was a sharp start for Lindgren, who is looking to bounce back after an injury-riddled season that made it difficult for him to get into a rhythm in the blue paint. The crease is Logan Thompson's, but Lindgren could get 30 starts if he can continue this momentum.

Vasilevskiy made 19 saves in a 3-1 win over the Capitals on Saturday.

The game was close -- the Bolts put in an empty-net goal late in the third to cement the win. Vasilevskiy earned the game's first star for his work. He's world class and is one of a small group that can carry your fantasy squad.

Saros will protect the home goal versus the Stars on Saturday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Saros lost his season debut Thursday versus the Wild, allowing three goals on 30 shots. The 31-year-old netminder could be set for a longer run of starts while Justus Annunen (undisclosed) is out. Saros will be backed up by Matt Murray in Saturday's contest, which sees the Stars come to Nashville on the second half of their back-to-back.