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  • Kraken's Philipp Grubauer: Comes up short against Latvia

    Grubauer made 18 saves in Germany's 4-3 loss to Latvia in Olympic round-robin play Saturday.

    After allowing power-play goals in the first and second period, Grubauer stumbled in the third by allowing two even-strength tallies a little over three minutes apart, and the German offense couldn't climb out of the hole. Grubauer has given up five goals on 60 shots through two games in the tournament, and as the only netminder on the roster with NHL experience, the 34-year-old Kraken goalie could be back in the crease Sunday against the United States.

  • Penguins' Arturs Silovs: Nabs win over Germany

    Silovs turned aside 26 shots in Latvia's 4-3 win over Germany in Olympic round-robin play Saturday.

    After Elvis Merzlikins surrendered five goals to the United States in Latvia's tournament opener, it was Silovs' turn between the pipes, and he delivered a more promising result. However, the Pittsburgh netminder might hand the crease back to Merzlikins on Sunday against Denmark.

  • Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Secures big win over Slovakia

    Markstrom stopped 29 shots in Sweden's 5-3 win over Slovakia in Olympic round-robin play Saturday.

    After Filip Gustavsson started the first two games of the tournament for Sweden, Markstrom was between the pipes for the crucial third game and came through with a solid performance to secure his team a 2-1 record in the round robin. However, Gustavsson still appears to be the No. 1 in net as Sweden heads into the elimination games.

  • Wild's Samuel Hlavaj: Can't weather storm against Sweden

    Hlavaj made 46 saves in Slovakia's 5-3 loss to Sweden on Saturday in Olympic round-robin action.

    Slovakia got outshot 51-32 in the contest, but Hlavaj came up with several big saves to keep his team in the game. The 24-year-old Wild prospect allowed six goals on 91 shots in his two Olympic starts. Slovakia has a 2-1 record in the preliminary round, but whether the team receives a bye to the quarterfinals or will have to play in Tuesday's qualification round hinges on the result of Finland's final round-robin game against Italy.

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    Predators' Juuse Saros: Set to face Italy

    Saros will patrol the crease for Finland against Italy on Saturday at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

    Saros is coming off a 34-save performance in Friday's 4-1 win over Sweden. He has gone 1-1-0 during the preliminary round for Finland with a 2.02 GAA and a .932 save percentage through two outings.

  • Bruins' Jeremy Swayman: Starting versus Denmark

    Swayman will defend the American cage versus Denmark on Saturday at the 2026 Winter Olympics, according to Belle Fraser of the Bruins' official site.

    Swayman will make his Olympic debut after watching Connor Hellebuyck turn aside 17 shots in the United States' 5-1 win over Latvia on Thursday. Swayman is 22-12-3 with a 2.92 GAA and a .903 save percentage through 38 appearances with Boston this season. Denmark lost 3-1 to Germany on Thursday.

  • Wild's Samuel Hlavaj: Gets starting nod versus Sweden

    Hlavaj will protect the Slovakian cage versus Sweden on Saturday at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

    Hlavaj was outstanding in Wednesday's 4-1 upset win over Finland while stopping 39 shots. He has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign with AHL Iowa, going 5-9-4 with a 3.24 GAA and an .884 save percentage over 18 starts. Sweden has its back against the wall in Saturday's contest, as goal differential is poised to play a significant role in deciding which team wins Group B.

  • Kraken's Philipp Grubauer: Facing Latvia

    Grubauer is set to defend the German net versus Latvia on Saturday at the 2026 Winter Olympics, per Dan Rosen of NHL.com.

    Grubauer will make his second straight start between the pipes for Germany after turning aside 37 shots in a 3-1 victory over Denmark on Thursday. Grubauer is 11-6-3 with a 2.43 GAA and a .916 save percentage across 22 appearances with Seattle this season.

  • Penguins' Arturs Silovs: Set to face Germany

    Silovs is set to start for Team Latvia against Germany on Saturday a the 2026 Winter Olympics, according to Dan Rosen of NHL.com.

    Silovs has been solid for the Penguins this season, posting an 11-7-8 record, with a 2.93 GAA and an .894 save percentage over 26 outings. He will have all he can handle against Germany, which boasts NHL stars Leon Draisaitl, Tim Stutzle and Moritz Seider, among others.

  • Devils' Jacob Markstrom: Starting Saturday versus Slovakia

    Markstrom will patrol the Swedish crease versus Slovakia on Saturday at the 2025 Winter Olympics, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

    Markstrom will make his first start of the tournament for Sweden after Filip Gustavsson, who will be a healthy scratch, started the first two games. Markstrom is 15-13-1 with a 3.20 GAA and an .882 save percentage across 30 contests with New Jersey this season. Slovakia has won its first two games of the preliminary round, pulling off a 4-1 upset of Finland and knocking off Italy 3-2.

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