NHL Player News

Saros will protect the road goal versus the Lightning in Saturday's preseason game, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Saros has made two appearances already this postseason, allowing just one goal on 17 shots. That's a positive sign for the Finnish netminder, who is looking to rebound from his career-worst performance in 2024-25, which saw him record a 2.98 GAA and an .895 save percentage over 58 regular-season games.

Portillo will protect the home goal versus the Ducks in Saturday's preseason game, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Portillo is likely to begin 2025-26 in the AHL, as he is probably no higher than fourth on the Kings' organizational depth chart in goal. The 25-year-old made his NHL debut last year, winning his lone appearance with 28 saves on 29 shots to defeat the Ducks on Nov. 29, 2024. He was sidelined by a back injury in February, and Saturday's outing will be his preseason debut.

Mrazek will guard the road goal in Saturday's preseason matchup against the Kings.

Mrazek stopped 25 shots in Monday's 6-1 win over Utah. He posted a 12-21-2 with one shutout, a 3.35 GAA and an .891 save percentage across 38 regular-season appearances between Detroit and Chicago in 2024-25. As a member of the Ducks, Mrazek will probably be Lukas Dostal's backup this campaign.

DiPietro will defend the road net in preseason action against Philadelphia on Saturday.

DiPietro earned a 26-8-5 record with four shutouts, a 2.05 GAA and a .927 save percentage in 40 appearances with AHL Providence during the 2024-25 regular season. He will likely spend most, if not all, of this campaign in the minors.

Sawchenko was placed on waivers by Columbus on Saturday.

Sawchenko had a 3.00 GAA and a .900 save percentage across 27 regular-season outings with AHL Cleveland in 2024-25. The 27-year-old is expected to report to Cleveland in the likely event that he clears waivers.

Cossa will defend the road net in Saturday's exhibition game against Buffalo, according to Heather Engel of NHL.com.

Cossa stopped 15 of the 17 shots he faced in Tuesday's 3-2 preseason win over Chicago. He posted a 21-15-5 record with a 2.45 GAA and a .911 save percentage across 41 regular-season appearances for AHL Grand Rapids in 2024-25. Cossa will probably return to the minors for the beginning of the 2025-26 campaign.

Knight will defend the visiting blue paint in St. Louis on Saturday, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

Knight is slated to be between the pipes for the whole game. He solidified his spot as Chicago's No. 1 goaltender after being acquired from Florida last season. Knight was 5-8-2 with a 3.12 GAA and an .896 save percentage in 15 regular-season starts for the Blackhawks in 2024-25..

Lennox was demoted to AHL Bridgeport on Saturday.

Lennox made his NHL debut against the Rangers on April 10, allowing one goal on two shots in a 9-2 loss. During the 2024-25 regular season, he played for ECHL Worcester and AHL Bridgeport, combining for a 5-11-2 record in 19 contests.

Binnington will guard the home goal in Saturday's preseason matchup against Chicago, Lou Korac of The Hockey News reports.

Binnington will play in the first two periods before handing over the crease to Will Cranley. The 32-year-old Binnington posted a 28-22-5 record with five shutouts, a 2.69 GAA and a .900 save percentage across 56 regular-season appearances in 2024-25.

Comrie will defend the home crease versus Calgary on Saturday, according to Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press.

Comrie is scheduled to play the entire game. He posted a 9-10-1 mark with two shutouts, a 2.39 GAA, and a .914 save percentage across 20 regular-season starts while backing up Connor Hellebuyck last campaign. Comrie will have the same role in 2025-26.