NHL Player News

Poirier posted a 25-save shutout in AHL Texas' 3-0 win over Manitoba on Monday.

Poirier earned his first shutout of the AHL season and the fifth of his career in the minor league. The 24-year-old has posted a 2.02 GAA and a .924 save percentage through six outings despite a 2-3-1 record. Poirier is filling a starting role over Ben Kraws with Texas.

Wedgewood will be in goal at home against Tampa Bay on Tuesday, Conor McGahey of Altitude TV reports.

Wedgewood currently leads the NHL with seven wins in his 11 outings, including his last two performances. Along the way, the 33-year-old netminder posted a 2.53 GAA and a .900 save percentage but is still looking for his first shutout of the year. If Wedgewood continues to perform at this level, he will keep Mackenzie Blackwood firmly cemented to the bench.

Kochetkov is scheduled to start on the road against the Rangers on Tuesday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Kotchetkov is set to make his 2025-26 debut Tuesday, as he had been dealing with a lower-body injury and was recalled from a conditioning loan with AHL Chicago on Sunday. The 26-year-old posted a 27-16-3 record with two shutouts, a 2.60 GAA and an .897 save percentage over 47 regular-season appearances last year. After starting the campaign slowly, the Rangers are riding a three-game winning streak following their recent road trip out west, picking up wins against Vancouver, Edmonton and Seattle.

Vladar will defend the road net against the Canadiens on Tuesday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Vladar is coming off a poor showing against Toronto on Saturday, allowing four goals on 19 shots before getting the hook. However, he has been solid for the most part this season while stopping 170 of 184 shots en route to a 4-3-0 record. Montreal ranks second in the league with 3.67 goals per game this campaign.

Gustavsson will patrol the home blue paint Tuesday versus the Predators, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.

Gustavsson snapped a four-game losing streak in a 5-2 win over Vancouver on Saturday, making 26 saves on 28 shots in the process. The Swedish netminder will look to continue putting his early-season struggles in the past, as the Wild have the rest advantage Tuesday -- Nashville lost to Vancouver by a 5-4 score in overtime Monday. The Predators also sit 29th in the NHL with 2.57 goals per game this year.

Swayman will defend the cage on the road versus the Islanders on Tuesday, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.

Swayman has been inconsistent to open the season, going 4-4-0 with a 3.14 GAA in eight appearances despite having allowed just one goal in three of those victories. If the 26-year-old Alaska native can't steady his game, he could find himself watching Joonas Korpisalo from the bench a little more than anticipated.

Lyon will tend the home twine Tuesday versus the Mammoth, Michael Augello of The Hockey News reports.

Lyon has lost back-to-back outings in overtime while allowing four goals in each game, and he's dropped three of his last four overall. The veteran netminder is 3-4-2 with one shutout, a 2.90 GAA and a .911 save percentage across nine appearances this season. He'll have his hands full against an 8-4-0 Mammoth club that is tied for 10th in the NHL with 3.50 goals per game in 2025-26.

Vejmelka will patrol the crease on the road versus the Sabres on Tuesday, per Michael Augello of The Hockey News.

Vejmelka will be looking for a bounce-back performance after losing his last two appearances while posting a combined 4.08 GAA. Despite the recent slump, the 29-year-old netminder is having a good year overall, going 6-3-0 in his nine outings for the Mammoth. Look for Vejmelka to continue seeing the bulk of the workload the rest of the campaign, possibly pushing for the 60-game mark.

Shesterkin will tend the twine for Tuesday's home tilt against Carolina, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.

Shesterkin has conceded three or more goals in three of his last four outings while posting a 2-1-1 record and a 3.88 GAA. Despite his solid 2.28 GAA through 10 appearances this season, the 29-year-old netminder is 4-4-2 to open the year. Considering SHesterkin has reached the 50-game mark in each of his last four seasons, including featuring in a career-high 61 regular-season contests last year, fantasy managers should expect the Russian to continue starting most of the Rangers' contests.

Montembeault is expected to be between the pipes at home versus the Flyers on Tuesday, Stu Cowan of The Montreal Gazette reports.

Montembeault has given up three or more goals in all but one of his six appearances this year. Those struggles, the 29-year-old netminder is sporting a career-worst .839 save percentage, have opened the door for Jakub Dobes to steal some extra starts. Still, Montembeault remains the No. 1 option for the Habs for the time being, though he could end up in a split share if he continues to underwhelm.