NHL Player News

Lyon will start Sunday's home game against the Ducks, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

After Cam Talbot started Saturday's game against Minnesota, Lyon will tend the twine in the second half of the back-to-back set. Over eight appearances since the start of the calendar year, Lyon has posted a 3-1-1 record, 2.36 GAA and .916 save percentage.

Daws will guard the road goal against the Predators on Sunday, per Sam Kasan of the Devils' official site.

Daws will get the second half of New Jersey's back-to-back after Jake Allen played in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Dallas. The 24-year-old Daws has stopped 32 of 34 shots over two NHL outings this season. Nashville is tied for 29th in the league with 2.64 goals per game in 2024-25 and earned a 2-1 win over Colorado on Saturday.

Annunen will be between the home pipes against the Devils on Sunday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Annunen had sporadic playing time ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off break, but he'll draw the start in the second half of a back-to-back set Sunday. Over six appearances since the start of the calendar year, he's gone 5-1-0 with a 3.20 GAA and an .888 save percentage.

Blackwood will start Sunday's road game against the Blues, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Blackwood didn't play in Saturday's loss to Nashville as the Avalanche resumed play, but he'll tend the twine in the second half of the back-to-back set. He was productive in his five starts leading up to the 4 Nations Face-Off break, as he went 4-1-0 with a 1.62 GAA and a .938 save percentage.

Binnington will protect the home net against Colorado on Sunday, Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Binnington will get the second half of St. Louis' back-to-back after Joel Hofer played in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to Winnipeg. The 31-year-old Binnington backstopped Canada to a championship win at the 4 Nations Face-Off. He has a 15-19-4 record with three shutouts, a 2.89 GAA and an .897 save percentage in 39 appearances with the Blues this season. Colorado sits 11th in the league with 3.21 goals per game in 2024-25 and lost 2-1 to Nashville on Saturday.

Stezka will defend the road net against Tampa Bay on Sunday.

Stezka will make his first NHL start in the second half of Seattle's back-to-back after Joey Daccord played in Saturday's 2-1 win over Florida. The 28-year-old Stezka has a 9-12-4 record with a 2.99 GAA and a .902 save percentage in 25 appearances with AHL Coachella Valley this season. Tampa Bay ranks third in the league with 3.56 goals per game in 2024-25.

Merzlikins stopped 27 of 28 shots in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Outside of the Blackhawks' lone goal in the second period, Merzlikins tended a clean game overall. With Saturday's win, the 30-year-old goaltender eclipsed the 20-win mark on the season. Across 38 appearances, Merzlikins has a 20-14-4 record with a 2.94 GAA and an .897 save percentage. Saturday was his first victory of February after winning nine of his previous 11 performances before that. In fantasy, Merzlikins doesn't distinguish himself, but Columbus has been better than expected in 2024-25, which has led to his record being adequate even if his GAA and save percentage leave plenty to be desired. His next opportunity to defend the net is Tuesday against the Stars.

Mrazek made 16 saves on 21 shot attempts in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Blue Jackets.

Mrazek, who has now allowed at least four goals in five of his last eight outings, allowed just one goal in the first period Saturday before Columbus piled on four goals across the final two frames. The 33-year-old netminder now has a 10-19-2 record with a 3.33 GAA and an .894 save percentage in 32 appearances this season. As Chicago continues to struggle defensively, Mrazek is a difficult option to trust in fantasy. His next opportunity to defend the crease is Sunday against the Maple Leafs.

Kahkonen was assigned to AHL Manitoba on Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Due to the absence of Connor Hellebuyck (rest), Kahkonen was the backup behind Eric Comrie in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over St. Louis. According to Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site, Hellebuyck participated in Sunday's optional practice, clearing the way for the 31-year-old netminder's return to the lineup in Monday's home game versus San Jose.

Hellebuyck (rest) is back at practice with the Jets on Sunday, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

Hellebuyck sat out Saturday's game following the 4 Nations Face-Off, but the 31-year-old netminder is back with Winnipeg on Sunday and figures to be in net Monday when the Jets host the Sharks. Hellebuyck, the current Vezina front-runner, is a stellar 34-7-2 with a .925 save percentage and a 2.06 GAA.