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Johansson will patrol the road blue paint versus the Capitals on Saturday, according to Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley.

Johansson had a poor showing in his last start, surrendering five goals on 17 shots in a loss to Vancouver on Sunday. The Swedish netminder is set to make his seventh appearance of the season Saturday -- he's 3-2-0 with a 3.27 GAA and an .890 save percentage in 2025-26. The Capitals have won three straight games while netting 17 goals, including 15 across their last two matchups during that streak, so this could be a tough test for Johansson.

Murashov will tend the home twine Saturday against the Kraken, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Murashov will play for a second straight contest after replacing Arturs Silovs in goal during Friday's 5-0 loss to Minnesota. The 21-year-old Murashov is 1-1-0 with one shutout, a 1.53 GAA and a .932 save percentage across three appearances in his first NHL campaign. Saturday's matchup is the first half of a back-to-back for the Kraken, so they have the rest advantage for this cross-conference clash.

Nedeljkovic will defend the home cage Saturday versus the Senators, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Nedeljkovic has alternated wins and losses across his last four starts, but he's posted a 2-1-1 record, 1.97 GAA and .932 save percentage during that time. The Senators own a 3-1-1 mark in five games going into Saturday's matchup and have found the back of the net 14 times in that span. Nedeljkovic played against Ottawa with Pittsburgh on Jan. 11 last season in a 5-0 loss. He was shaky in that contest, allowing five goals on 17 shots.

Talbot stopped 31 shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

The veteran netminder allowed a goal in each regulation period as the Red Wings fell behind 3-1, but a late rally capped by Alex DeBrincat's winner 1:50 into the extra frame gave Talbot his fourth straight win. Talbot has allowed just seven goals on 86 shots (.919 save percentage) during his win streak, as he makes a case to emerge from a timeshare with John Gibson and lock down the top job in the Detroit crease.

Greaves made 29 saves in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Red Wings.

The Blue Jackets took a 3-1 lead midway through the third period on a Zach Werenski tally, but Greaves couldn't deny a late rally by the home side, which got capped by Alex DeBrincat's winner 1:50 into the extra frame. Greaves has still gone seven straight starts without a regulation loss, posting a 4-0-3 record with a .901 save percentage over that stretch as he seizes control of the top job in the Columbus crease.

Schmid will defend the road net against Anaheim on Saturday, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Schmid has won his last three outings while allowing only four goals on 68 shots. He has a 9-1-2 record with one shutout, a 2.33 GAA and a .905 save percentage through 12 appearances this season. Anaheim ranks third in the league with 3.57 goals per game this campaign.

Binnington will guard the road goal against the Islanders on Saturday, per Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic.

Binnington has lost his last two outings (0-0-2), surrendering eight goals on 60 shots. He has a 4-5-4 record this season with a 3.30 GAA and an .872 save percentage through 14 appearances. The Islanders have registered 3.29 goals per game, tying for seventh in the league.

DeSmith will defend the road net against the Flames on Saturday, according to Mike Heika of the Stars' official site.

DeSmith is coming off a 24-save performance in a 7-0 shutout win over Montreal on Nov. 13. He has a 4-1-1 record this season while making 146 saves on 160 shots. Calgary sits 32nd in the league with 2.27 goals per game this campaign.

Rittich will protect the home net against Seattle on Sunday, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Rittich will get the second half of the Islanders' back-to-back after Ilya Sorokin plays in Saturday's home matchup against St. Louis. The 33-year-old Rittich has won his last two outings, stopping 49 of 53 shots. He has a 5-2-0 record while allowing 21 goals on 202 shots. Seattle ranks 27th in the league with 2.70 goals per game this campaign.

Sorokin will protect the home net against St. Louis on Saturday, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Sorokin is coming off a 5-0 shutout win over Detroit on Thursday. He has a 7-5-2 record this season with two shutouts, a 2.71 GAA and a .905 save percentage through 14 appearances. St. Louis sits 26th in the league with 2.71 goals per game this campaign.