NHL Player News
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Juuse Saros G | NSH
Predators' Juuse Saros: Outstanding vs. Winnipeg
Saros stopped 23 of 24 shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Jets.
Saros gave up a goal to Adam Lowry midway through the second period, but he was excellent the rest of the way and limited the best offense in the NHL to just one goal, which was quite an accomplishment for the 29-year-old. The Finnish netminder has been playing at a high level in recent weeks, allowing three or fewer goals in nine appearances in a row -- and two or fewer in four of the last six. He's gone 3-2-1 despite an excellent .943 save percentage in that six-game stretch.
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Jake Allen G | NJ
Devils' Jake Allen: Solid in road victory
Allen allowed two goals on 25 shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Capitals.
Allen allowed one goal at even strength and one on the power play, but he was able to shut the door on the Caps to pick up his third win in his last four starts. The veteran netminder hasn't conceded more than two goals in any of those four appearances, all of which have come in November. Allen allowed 12 goals across his last two outings of October, so he appears to have turned a corner in his first full season as a Devil. The 34-year-old is up to a 5-2-1 record, .921 save percentage and 2.26 GAA through eight appearances.
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Jeremy Swayman G | BOS
Bruins' Jeremy Swayman: Earns win over Detroit
Swayman stopped 19 of 20 shots in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Red Wings.
Swayman could've posted his second shutout of the season if he hadn't surrendered a goal to Lucas Raymond with only 58 seconds left in the second period. It was a bounce-back performance for the 25-year-old Swayman, who had given up 12 goals on 66 shots over his previous two appearances. Through 15 outings, He has a 6-7-2 record with an .886 save percentage.
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Cam Talbot G | DET
Red Wings' Cam Talbot: Bounce-back effort not enough
Talbot stopped 27 of 29 shots in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Bruins.
Talbot delivered a bounce-back performance Saturday, as he had allowed eight goals on 74 shots over his previous two appearances, but it wasn't enough to get back in the win column. The 37-year-old netminder is now riding a three-game losing streak, going 0-2-1 while stopping 99 of 109 shots for a .908 save percentage in that span.
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James Reimer G | BUF
Sabres' James Reimer: Sharp in win over former team
Reimer stopped 31 of 33 shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.
Reimer has had two stints with the Sharks, mostly recently in 2022-23. The 36-year-old made his Buffalo debut after signing with the Sabres in the offseason. He was lost on waivers to the Ducks before ultimately being reclaimed. The netminder is 1-2-0 with 11 goals allowed on 99 shots over three appearances this season. He should improve behind a Sabres team that has established itself as a playoff contender through the first quarter of 2024-25. Reimer's playing time is likely to be limited behind Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Still, Reimer should have an opportunity to start next weekend with the Sabres playing at home versus the Canucks on Friday before facing the Islanders on the road Saturday.
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Cayden Primeau G | MON
Canadiens' Cayden Primeau: Guards net for third period
Primeau replaced starter Sam Montembeault for the third period of Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Golden Knights.
For the third time this season, Primeau replaced an ineffective Montembeault, who gave up five goals in the second period. Primeau faced just three shots, giving up a goal to Jack Eichel. Montembeault is ripe for being replaced as the No. 1, but Primeau sports an ugly 4.59 GAA and a disappointing .842 save percentage through eight appearances.
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Linus Ullmark G | OTT
Senators' Linus Ullmark: Queasy season continues
Ullmark made 17 saves in a 4-3 loss to Vancouver on Saturday.
He wasn't bad, but he wasn't great, and that's been the theme of his time in Ottawa early in the 2024-25 campaign. Ullmark is a strong netminder, but he has just four wins and has struggled with a 3.10 GAA and an .881 save percentage through 13 appearances. He should stabilize eventually, though it's been a difficult adjustment playing behind the Senators' defense after benefiting from Boston's system in his previous three seasons.
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Jordan Binnington G | STL
Blues' Jordan Binnington: Decent effort in loss
Binnington stopped 28 of 30 shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Islanders. The third goal was an empty-netter.
Binnington has alternated wins and losses over his last four outings, but he's given up just nine goals in that span. The Islanders' second line controlled the scoring Saturday, with Kyle Palmieri and Brock Nelson responsible for the goals on Binnington's ledger. The 31-year-old goalie is now 6-9-1 through 17 appearances, adding a 3.04 GAA and an .891 save percentage. Those ratios aren't great, but his playing time can't be ignored in fantasy -- at least as long as he continues to see the vast majority of the starts over Joel Hofer.
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Sam Montembeault G | MON
Canadiens' Sam Montembeault: Pulled early in loss
Montembeault allowed five goals on 25 shots before being pulled after two periods in Saturday's 6-2 loss to Vegas.
Montembeault, who won three of four outings with a .966 save percentage going into Saturday's game, started well with a scoreless first period before it all came apart. The Golden Knights capitalized on sloppy play in front of the goalie in the second period, putting five pucks past him on 13 shots. Montreal head coach Martin St. Louis had seen enough and replaced him with Cayden Primeau to start the third period. The 28-year-old Montembeault hasn't finished the game three times in 15 starts. The Canadiens' next matchup is Tuesday at home against Columbus.
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Ilya Sorokin G | NYI
Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Ends skid Saturday
Sorokin stopped 24 of 25 shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Blues.
Sorokin was only bested by a Jake Neighbours power-play tally early in the third period. This was Sorokin's first win in five outings -- he had allowed 13 goals while going 0-2-2 over his last four starts. For the season, the 29-year-old is at a 5-5-3 record with a 2.52 GAA and a .917 save percentage. The Islanders' lack of offense is a concern, but Sorokin should at least offer good ratios. The Islanders face the Red Wings on Monday after losing 2-1 in Detroit on Thursday, with Sorokin stopping 29 of 31 shots in that outing.