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Thompson stopped 29 shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over New Jersey.

The 29-year-old stood on his head in the third period to protect a 4-1 lead, allowing only a late power-play goal as the Devils out-shot the Caps 17-5 in the final frame. Thompson sports a 4-2-0 record through his first six starts of the season with a 2.69 GAA and .910 save percentage as Washington's No. 1 netminder.

Allen made 21 saves in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Capitals.

A tough second period for the veteran netminder saw Washington score three times on 12 shots, tipping the scales in the contest. It's the third time in five starts this season that Allen has been beaten four or more times, leaving him with a 3.18 GAA, an .876 save percentage and a 3-2-0 record.

Daccord will guard the road goal against the Panthers on Saturday, per David Dwork of The Hockey News.

Daccord is coming off a 33-save performance in last Sunday's 5-3 win over Washington. He has a 3-1-0 record and has stopped 105 of 115 shots in four outings this season. Florida (4-2-2) ranks 23rd in the league with 2.75 goals per game this campaign.

Vejmelka is expected to protect the home net against Edmonton on Saturday, according to Cole Bagley of KSL Sports.

Vejmelka was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, putting him on track for his second straight start against the Oilers. He made 22 saves in a 4-2 win over Edmonton on Thursday. Vejmelka is 5-1-0 and has stopped 141 of 157 shots in seven appearances this campaign. Edmonton (5-1-1) sits second in the league with 4.43 goals per game this season.

Lankinen will defend the road net against Tampa Bay on Saturday, per Canucks Insider.

Lankinen has allowed 29 goals on 131 shots during a 1-5-0 start to the 2026-27 campaign. He has surrendered five or more goals in four games during that span. Tampa Bay (5-2-0) is tied for 17th in the league with 3.00 goals per game this season.

Stevenson is expected to start at home against Carolina on Saturday, per Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press.

Stevenson is slated to make his third appearance after stopping 29 of 31 shots in a win against Pittsburgh in his season debut Oct. 5, followed by allowing four goals on 16 shots en route to a 5-1 loss to Anaheim on Oct. 9. The 27-year-old Stevenson is the Jets' No. 2 goaltender behind Stuart Skinner because Connor Hellebuyck (suspension) isn't an option. Carolina has a 6-1-1 record and is in a three-way tie for fourth in goals per game with 3.88, so this is about as difficult an assignment as Stevenson could get.

Kochetkov will start Saturday's road matchup against Winnipeg.

Kochetkov has stopped 72 of 79 shots during his four-game winning streak to begin the 2026-27 campaign. Winnipeg (4-1-2) is tied for 17th in the league this season with 3.00 goals per game.

Nedeljkovic will guard the road goal against the Red Wings on Saturday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Nedeljkovic will make his second straight start after he stopped 32 shots in Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over Nashville. He has won his previous two outings this season, stopping 56 of 60 shots. Detroit (2-3-2) ranks 28th in the league this season with 2.29 goals per game.

Hildeby is expected to start at home against Vancouver on Saturday, per Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site.

Hildeby is gearing up for his second game of the campaign. He stopped 34 of 36 shots in a 3-2 victory over Minnesota on Oct. 8. Vancouver has averaged a solid 3.11 goals per game this campaign, but the Canucks are off to a rough 2-6-1 start.

Forsberg will protect the home net against Boston on Saturday, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

During his first start of 2026-27, Forsberg allowed five goals on 25 shots in a 5-4 overtime loss to San Jose on Oct. 3. He made nine saves on nine shots in relief of Darcy Kuemper in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to Edmonton. Boston (6-2-0) ranks seventh in the league this season with 3.75 goals per game.