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Schmid made 21 saves in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Hurricanes.

Logan Stankoven ripped a shot from the slot past Schmid early in the third period to give Carolina a 3-2 lead, but the 25-year-old netminder shut the door the rest of the way while the Vegas offense took control. Schmid has benefitted from some impressive support in the early going, with the Golden Knights scoring at least four goals in all five of his wins -- helping to explain why his 5-1-0 record is outpacing his 2.73 GAA and .892 save percentage. Adin Hill (lower body) still lacks a timeline for his return, and Carter Hart (suspension) won't be eligible for the NHL roster until December, so Schmid will continue to hold down the fort in the Vegas crease.

Merzlikins is expected to start at home against Toronto on Wednesday, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.

Merzlikins is 3-1-0 with a 2.96 GAA and a .915 save percentage in four appearances this year. He faced the Maple Leafs twice during the 2024-25 regular season, going 1-1-0 while stopping 50 of 56 shots (.893 save percentage). Toronto is 5-4-1 and is tied for 10th in goals per game with 3.50 this year.

Oettinger made 24 saves in Tuesday's 1-0 shutout win over the Capitals.

Oettinger earned his second straight win and picked up his first shutout of the season. The 26-year-old goalie has a 5-2-1 record with a 2.61 GAA and a .909 save percentage across eight outings this campaign. He has earned at least 35 wins in three previous regular seasons and should repeat that level of success in 2025-26. Oettinger remains a top-tier option between the pipes in all fantasy formats.

Thompson made 18 of 19 saves in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to the Stars.

Outside of Dallas' lone goal, scored by Tyler Seguin with a man advantage, Thompson had a solid outing and kept the net tidy at even strength. The loss was just the second of the season for the 28-year-old netminder, which brought his record to 5-2-0 with a 1.44 GAA and a .939 save percentage through seven appearances. Tuesday's performance extended Thompson's streak of allowing just one goal to four games, and he holds the best GAA among goaltenders with five appearances or more. Last year's goaltending surprise of the season in fantasy is picking up where he left off last year, making him an elite option in all formats.

Wedgewood stopped 26 of 30 shots in Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Devils.

Wedgewood returned to guarding the Avs' goal after not playing in the 4-3 loss to New Jersey on Sunday, but this time, Colorado provided enough support on offense to allow Wedgewood to get the win despite conceding four goals. The 33-year-old netminder hasn't been at his best of late. He's allowed four goals in three of his last four outings, a span in which he's posted a 4.70 GAA and .839 save percentage.

Markstrom stopped 34 of 42 shots in Tuesday's 8-4 loss to the Avalanche.

Markstrom allowed four goals on the power play and four at even strength. He surrendered at least two goals in each period, and the Devils couldn't find a way to slow down the Avalanche. Markstrom's first start since recovering from a lower-body injury was a rough one, but he should remain New Jersey's No. 1 goaltender ahead of Jake Allen. However, Allen could push for more playing time if Markstrom continues to struggle this season.

Knight stopped 21 of 24 shots in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Senators.

Knight has earned the win in each of his last three starts while allowing three or fewer goals each time, so the 24-year-old netminder is clearly trending in the right direction. He's posted an excellent .936 save percentage and a 1.97 GAA over that three-game winning run, which includes victories over the Ducks, Lightning and Senators.

Ullmark stopped 19 of 25 shots in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to Chicago. The seventh goal was an empty-netter in the third period.

Ullmark surrendered three goals in the first period, one in the second and two in the final frame before Frank Nazar's empty-netter at the 12:44 mark. Ullmark has given up at least six goals in a game two times this season, and it abruptly ended his three-game streak of allowing three or fewer tallies. The lack of consistency on a game-to-game basis has hurt Ullmark's upside, but his role as the Senators' No. 1 goaltender is not under any risk. In nine games, he's gone 4-4-1 with a 3.44 GAA and an .858 save percentage.

Binnington stopped 15 of 19 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Red Wings. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.

Binnington allowed a pair of goals in each of the first two periods as his struggles in the crease continued. Overall, the 32-year-old goaltender has a 2-4-0 record with a 3.27 GAA and an .863 save percentage. His run of four appearances from Oct. 13-21, during which he had two wins and a .928 save percentage, is being overshadowed by his recent losses. Between Binnington and Joel Hofer, St. Louis has seen its fair share of inconsistencies from the goaltending tandem. However, Binnington's track record gives him plenty of bounce-back appeal.

Gibson made 20 out of 22 saves in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Blues.

Outside of an early goal from Brayden Schenn and a late twine finder from Jordan Kyrou, Gibson was steady, which allowed the Wings to pick up their second consecutive win. The 32-year-old Gibson has a 4-2-0 record with an .876 save percentage and a 3.20 GAA. Tuesday's performance was one of his strongest outings of the year, and he's beginning to provide a premium in the win column for fantasy managers. He's appeared in five of Detroit's last six games, and his success in that run is beginning to cement his hold on the starting spot over Cam Talbot.