NHL Player News

Wedgewood stopped 29 of 31 shots in Thursday's 8-2 win over the Senators.

Wedgewood did more than well enough as the Avalanche's offense erupted with a six-goal second period to make it easy for their goalie. The 33-year-old had lost consecutive games in regulation for the first time this season entering this contest. He's now 19-3-4 with a 2.19 GAA and a .917 save percentage over 28 starts. Wedgewood will continue to patrol the crease regularly while Mackenzie Blackwood (lower body) is on injured reserve, so it's safe to assume Wedgewood will get the nod versus the Blue Jackets on Saturday.

Korpisalo made 28 saves Thursday in a 4-1 win over Calgary.

It was his first win since Dec. 11; he had lost two straight. Korpisalo's workload is light -- it had been almost two weeks since he'd been in net. He's 7-8-0 with a 3.42 GAA and .888 save percentage, which makes him a fantasy risk, regardless of the success of his team.

Vladar made 21 saves in a 2-1 overtime loss to Toronto on Thursday.

Vladar was nursing a shutout until the 14:04 mark of the third when former Philly pivot, Scott Laughton, beat him from distance while shorthanded. And he allowed the winner on an odd-man rush in OT. Vladar had rung up three straight wins prior to Thursday's game. He's 3-0-1 in his last four starts and 5-1-1 in his previous seven. Overall, Vladar continues to deliver the best numbers of his career. He is 16-6-4 with a 2.35 GAA and .910 save percentage in 26 outings.

Hart sustained an apparent lower-body injury in Thursday's game versus the Blue Jackets, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

Hart couldn't put weight on his left leg after falling awkwardly on it during the sequence that led to the Blue Jackets' first goal. It's unclear if he'll be able to suit up Saturday versus the Blues. If Hart misses time, Carl Lindbom could be called up from AHL Henderson if Adin Hill (lower body) isn't ready to return.

Hildeby made 22 saves in a 2-1 overtime win over the Flyers on Thursday.

Hildeby has won two games in a row, with just one goal allowed in each of the contests. It's a nice contrast to his middling December, when he went 1-3-3 in seven starts with 21 goals allowed. The Leafs play back-to-back games in Colorado and Utah on Monday and Tuesday, respectively, so Hildeby is likely to get one of those games.

Merilainen is set to start on the road against Colorado on Thursday.

Merilainen has a 6-8-0 record, 3.46 GAA and .868 save percentage in 15 appearances this campaign. He has allowed at least three goals in four of his past five outings. Colorado leads the league in goals per game with 3.95.

Saros is slated to start at home against the Islanders on Thursday, according to Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.

Saros has a 16-14-3 record, 3.03 GAA and .894 save percentage in 33 appearances in 2025-26. He has allowed at least three goals in each of his past five outings. The Islanders rank 22nd in goals per game with 2.91.

Hildeby is expected to start on the road against Philadelphia, per David Alter of The Hockey News.

Hildeby has a 3-5-4 record, 2.90 GAA and .912 save percentage in 15 outings in 2025-26. He's making his first start since Dec. 28, though he did make a relief appearance Jan. 1 in which he earned the win over the Jets while stopping 22 of 23 shots. Philadelphia is tied for 19th in goals per game with 3.02.

Husso will protect the road goal versus the Hurricanes on Thursday, Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News reports.

Husso will get his first start during this stint with the big club, which comes with Petr Mrazek (undisclosed) on injured reserve. Husso may have a chance to carve out some playing time, as Lukas Dostal has struggled mightily in recent outings. The Hurricanes have 21 goals over their last six games, going 3-3-0 in that span.

Quick is expected to start at home against Buffalo on Thursday, per Mollie Walker of the New York Post.

Quick has a 3-6-2 record, 2.23 GAA and .919 save percentage in 11 outings in 2025-26. He hasn't earned a win across his past seven appearances, going 0-5-2 with a 2.80 GAA and a .903 save percentage in that span. Buffalo is tied for 15th in goals per game with 3.10, though it's worth noting the Sabres have won 10 of their last 11 games and have scored four-plus goals in four of their past five.