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Blackwood will start Friday's home game against the Lightning, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Blackwood got the night off in the second half of a back-to-back set Tuesday against New Jersey, but he'll return to the crease Friday for the third time in Colorado's last four games. Across his seven starts to begin the regular season, Blackwood has gone 4-3-0 with a 2.90 GAA and .889 save percentage.

Daws, Dawson Mercer, Alexander Command, Nick Bjugstad (pectoral) and a pair of draft picks were traded to the Jets from the Devils on Friday in exchange for Connor Hellebuyck.

Daws' workload at the NHL level has been limited in recent years, as he made six regular-season appearances for the Devils during the 2024-25 campaign before appearing in just three regular-season games last year. He made four starts to begin the 2026-27 regular season while working behind Jake Allen, and Daws has gone 2-2-0 with a 2.77 GAA and .874 save percentage. Stuart Skinner has been effective as the Jets' primary netminder early in the year amid Hellebuyck's suspension, but it seems as though Daws will at least have a chance to supplant Clay Stevenson as the team's No. 2 option.

Hellebuyck was traded to the Devils from the Jets on Friday in exchange for Dawson Mercer, Nico Daws, Alexander Command, Nick Bjugstad (pectoral) and a pair of draft picks.

Hellebuyck was suspended by the Jets to begin the 2026-27 campaign amid his looming trade request, but he'll presumably be available for the Devils shortly after he joins the team. The three-time Vezina Trophy winner made 57 regular-season appearances for Winnipeg last year, going 23-23-11 with a 2.86 GAA and .895 save percentage.

Hill stopped 25 of 31 shots in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Blues.

Hill endured a difficult outing, posting an .806 save percentage while allowing six goals, including three in the third period. The Golden Knights have now surrendered six goals in consecutive games, raising concerns about their recent defensive performances. The 30-year-old netminder remains capable of delivering fantasy value behind a competitive Golden Knights team, but his recent struggles highlight the risks associated with relying on him for save percentage and goals-against average. He has posted a single-game save percentage above .910 in just two of his five appearances this season and sports a 2.95 GAA and .882 save percentage thus far.

Hofer stopped 27 of 29 shots in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Hofer delivered a solid performance against a dangerous Vegas offense, finishing with a .931 save percentage while helping St. Louis secure its second consecutive victory. The 26-year-old netminder allowed only two goals, with the Blues providing substantial offensive support throughout the contest. His performance was encouraging for fantasy managers, although his long-term value will depend on maintaining consistency and securing a reliable share of the team's starts. He's won three of his last four starts and has started in seven of the team's first 10 games, so he's trending in the right direction in that regard, especially considering he has posted a 2.17 GAA with a .921 save percentage in his seven appearances.

Oettinger stopped 17 of 19 shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Jets.

Oettinger secured another victory despite a relatively light workload, benefiting from Dallas' late comeback after allowing two second-period goals. The 27-year-old netminder has now won three consecutive starts, reinforcing his status as a dependable fantasy option. His modest save total Thursday limited his contributions in volume-based formats, but the Stars' improving results and his established role as their primary starter continue to support his fantasy value. He's posted a 1.29 GAA and .931 save percentage during his ongoing winning run.

Varlamov made 24 saves in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to Los Angeles.

The Kings had a clear book on Varlamov, as two of the shots that got past him went over his shoulder on the glove side as he was dropping into his butterfly, including Brandt Clarke's OT winner. Despite his lengthy layoff, the 38-year-old netminder has been solid as Ilya Sorokin's backup, and Varlamov's gone 0-1-2 with a 2.25 GAA and .899 save percentage through three starts to begin the season.

Skinner stopped 35 of 38 shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Stars.

Skinner delivered an impressive performance despite the defeat, posting a .921 save percentage while facing nearly twice as many shots as Dallas' Jake Oettinger. The veteran netminder made a remarkable glove save on Roope Hintz late in the second period to preserve Winnipeg's lead, but couldn't prevent Dallas' late comeback. His substantial workload creates opportunities for strong save totals, though the Jets' recent struggles could continue to limit his fantasy value in leagues that emphasize wins. It's worth noting that Skinner has been productive despite the team's struggles, posting a single-game save percentage of at least .900 in five of his last six starts.

Kuemper stopped 41 shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Islanders.

The Kings were out-shot 43-27 on the night by the home side, but Kuemper made more than 40 saves in a regular-season game for the first time since April 5, 2024 to steal a win for his team. He even picked up an assist on Brandt Clarke's OT winner. The 36-year-old netminder had a bumpy beginning to 2026-27, coughing up eight goals in Colorado in the season opener, but since then Kuemper's gone 2-2-1 in five starts with a 2.52 GAA and .924 save percentage.

Silovs made 26 saves in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Panthers.

The 25-year-old netminder came through with some big stops while the outcome remained in some doubt, but Evgeni Malkin's tally early in the third period gave the home side a 3-0 lead and removed most of the suspense. The shutout with Silovs' second in seven starts to begin the season, tying his career high, and he sports a 4-3-0 record, 3.01 GAA and .885 save percentage as Pittsburgh's No. 1 option between the pipes.