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Oettinger turned aside all 19 shots he faced in Saturday's 4-0 win over Chicago.

The 27-year-old netminder has come rocketing out of the gates in 2026-27, and Oettinger's delivered three shutouts already in just six starts. Thanks to the Stars' inconsistent offense, however, those are also his only three wins; he's gone 3-2-1 with a dazzling 1.00 GAA and .952 save percentage. Oettinger's career high in shutouts is five, set in 2022-23.

Stevenson stopped 34 shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

The 27-year-old netminder played well against a very tough opponent in just his eighth career NHL appearance, and two of Carolina's goals came on power plays, including Nikolaj Ehlers' game-winner in the third period. Stevenson has a respectable 3.09 GAA and .893 save percentage in three starts to begin the season, but it's not clear how much longer he'll keep his roster spot with Connor Hellebuyck's team suspension set to expire Friday.

Kochetkov made 21 saves in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Jets.

Twice Carolina had to rally from one-goal deficits in the second period, but Kochetkov slammed the door on Winnipeg in the third, giving Nikolaj Ehlers a chance to pot a revenge goal for the game-winner. Kochetkov has started three straight games for the Hurricanes and appears to have moved ahead of the Brandon Bussi on the depth chart for the moment, going 5-0-0 to begin the season with a stellar 1.78 GAA and .912 save percentage.

Greaves stopped all 29 shots he faced in Saturday's 1-0 overtime win over the Rangers.

Greaves bounced back impressively after surrendering 11 goals across his previous four appearances, earning his first shutout of the season while posting his second-highest save total of the season. The 25-year-old netminder also helped Columbus kill all three New York power plays, providing a much-needed improvement following the team's recent defensive struggles. While his early-season inconsistency remains a concern, Saturday's performance offers encouragement for fantasy managers relying on him for starts and wins.

Garand stopped 28 of 29 shots in Saturday's 1-0 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets.

Garand delivered an impressive performance despite receiving no offensive support and finished with a .966 save percentage. The 24-year-old netminder kept Columbus scoreless through regulation before surrendering the overtime winner to Kent Johnson. Garand seems to have taken over as the Rangers' No. 1 goaltender following Igor Shesterkin's season-ending lower-body injury. In his last five appearances, Garand has gone 2-2-1 with a 2.28 GAA and a .911 save percentage -- and those numbers are inflated by an Oct. 15 outing against the Devils in which he allowed four goals on 13 shots.

Fowler stopped 23 of 26 shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Sabres.

Fowler secured his second victory against Buffalo in five days despite posting a modest save percentage. The young netminder has now started four of Montreal's last five games, suggesting he's establishing himself as a significant part of the team's goaltending rotation, although the uptick in playing time is also driven by the absence of Sam Montembeault (lower body). His recent workload is encouraging for fantasy managers seeking starts and wins, although his performance Saturday highlights the potential volatility in his save percentage. He has a shutout in four outings, but in the other three, he's not posted a save percentage above .885.

Luukkonen stopped 30 of 34 shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canadiens.

Luukkonen endured another difficult outing against Montreal, having also allowed three goals in Tuesday's shootout loss to the same opponent. Despite facing 34 shots and making several important saves, he finished with an .882 save percentage and couldn't prevent Cole Caufield's overtime winner. The 27-year-old has surrendered seven goals across his last two starts, raising concerns about his short-term fantasy reliability, and he's also posted a save percentage below the .890 mark in five of his seven outings to date. His workload remains encouraging, but improved defensive support and consistency will be necessary for better results.

Gibson stopped 31 of 34 shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Sharks.

Gibson has endured a tough start to the season, and perhaps the best example is that he's posted single-game save percentages of .900 or higher just twice in six appearances. He faced a substantial workload in this one but kept Detroit within striking distance after San Jose built a two-goal lead early in the third period. Gibson's fantasy appeal remains closely tied to Detroit's defensive consistency, although his ability to handle significant shot volume provides opportunities for strong save totals. In six starts, Gibson has gone 2-3-1 with a 3.58 GAA and a disappointing .873 save percentage, so he's not offering fantasy managers much upside right now.

Nedeljkovic stopped 24 of 27 shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Red Wings.

Nedeljkovic carried a 3-1 lead into the third period but couldn't protect it, allowing Detroit to score twice before ultimately falling in the shootout. This was the first time he posted a single-game save percentage below the .900 mark, but nonetheless, he's enjoying a strong start to the season. With San Jose continuing to rotate its goaltending options, Nedeljkovic's fantasy value remains tied to his ability to earn starts and deliver consistent performances. Through three appearances, he's gone 2-0-1 with a 2.20 GAA and a .920 save percentage.

Cossa stopped three of four shots in relief of Karel Vejmelka during Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Oilers.

Cossa handled a little less than half of the game and faced little traffic. Through three outings this season, he's given up five goals on 31 shots. Cossa will continue to handle the backup role behind Vejmelka, which will likely see the former on the bench to begin Monday's game versus the Penguins.