As fantasy matchups are ending for the week, eight NHL games are on tap today, including a few early games and some West Coast nightcaps that will make or break anyone's chances for a victory.
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals, Chicago Blackhawks, Nashville Predators, Montreal Canadiens, Seattle Kraken, and Vegas Golden Knights play on the second night of a back-to-back.
Although not all these starting netminders are confirmed at publication, the NHL goalies listed below are the projected starters in their contests. Be aware, this could change before the puck drops.
Whether you are looking to catch an edge in your NHL fantasy matchup today or trying to boast your goaltender statistics for the week, here's some in-depth analysis that will assist you in making an educated guess to get the most possible points during tonight's NHL games.
Florida Panthers at Columbus Blue Jackets
Anthony Stolarz (Florida)
Last five games: 2-2-1 / 2.60 GAA / .907 SV%
Career vs. opponent: 0-0-1 / 5.27 GAA / .844 SV%
Jet Greaves (Columbus)
Last five games: 1-0-0 / 2.00 GAA / .953 SV%
Career vs. opponent: 1-0-0 / 2.00 GAA / .953 SV%
![Jet Greaves of the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/12/1ad4e-17022268903187-1920.jpg?w=190 190w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/12/1ad4e-17022268903187-1920.jpg?w=720 720w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/12/1ad4e-17022268903187-1920.jpg?w=640 640w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/12/1ad4e-17022268903187-1920.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/12/1ad4e-17022268903187-1920.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/12/1ad4e-17022268903187-1920.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/12/1ad4e-17022268903187-1920.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/12/1ad4e-17022268903187-1920.jpg 1920w)
New Jersey Devils at Edmonton Oilers
Akira Schmid (New Jersey)
Last five games: 3-2-0 / 2.20 GAA / .920 SV%
Career vs. opponent: 0-2-0 / 4.57 GAA / .873 SV%
Stuart Skinner (Edmonton)
Last five games: 5-0-0 / 2.20 GAA / .919 SV%
Career vs. opponent: 0-2-0 / 4.57 GAA / .873 SV%
Washington Capitals at Chicago Blackhawks
Darcy Kuemper (Washington)
Last five games: 2-3-0 / 3.00 GAA / .877 SV%
Career vs. opponent: 7-2-1 / 2.26 GAA / .923 SV%
Arvid Soderblom (Chicago)
Last five games: 1-2-1 / 3.00 GAA / .885 SV%
Career vs. opponent: First meeting
Los Angeles Kings at New York Rangers
Pheonix Copley (Los Angeles)
Last five games: 3-0-1 / 2.20 GAA / .894 SV%
Career vs. opponent: 2-0-0 / 3.73 GAA / .867 SV%
Jonathan Quick (New York)
Last five games: 5-0-0 / 3.00 GAA / .898 SV%
Career vs. opponent: First meeting
![Jonathan Quick of the NHL's New York Rangers](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/12/5a876-17022268021337-1920.jpg?w=190 190w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/12/5a876-17022268021337-1920.jpg?w=720 720w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/12/5a876-17022268021337-1920.jpg?w=640 640w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/12/5a876-17022268021337-1920.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/12/5a876-17022268021337-1920.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/12/5a876-17022268021337-1920.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/12/5a876-17022268021337-1920.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/12/5a876-17022268021337-1920.jpg 1920w)
Nashville Predators at Montreal Canadiens
Juuse Saros (Nashville)
Last five games: 4-1-0 / 2.20 GAA / .923 SV%
Career vs. opponent: 4-1-0 / 3.06 GAA / .893 SV%
Samuel Montembeault (Montreal)
Last five games: 3-2-0 / 2.60 GAA / .921 SV%
Career vs. opponent: 3-1-0 / 3.43 GAA / .899 SV%
Winnipeg Jets at Anaheim Ducks
Connor Hellebuyck (Winnipeg)
Last five games: 3-2-0 / 1.40 GAA / .952 SV%
Career vs. opponent: 12-2-1 / 2.25 GAA / .923 SV%
John Gibson (Anaheim)
Last five games: 1-3-0 / 3.00 GAA / .884 SV%
Career vs. opponent: 4-8-3 / 3.19 GAA / .893 SV%
Minnesota Wild at Seattle Kraken
Filip Gustavsson (Minnesota)
Last five games: 3-2-0 / 1.80 GAA / .925 SV%
Career vs. opponent: First meeting
![Filip Gustavsson of the NHL's Minnesota Wild](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/12/a8e01-17022267351118-1920.jpg?w=190 190w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/12/a8e01-17022267351118-1920.jpg?w=720 720w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/12/a8e01-17022267351118-1920.jpg?w=640 640w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/12/a8e01-17022267351118-1920.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/12/a8e01-17022267351118-1920.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/12/a8e01-17022267351118-1920.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/12/a8e01-17022267351118-1920.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/12/a8e01-17022267351118-1920.jpg 1920w)
Joey Daccord (Seattle)
Last five games: 1-2-2 / 2.40 GAA / .880 SV%
Career vs. opponent: First meeting
San Jose Sharks at Vegas Golden Knights
Mackenzie Blackwood (San Jose)
Last five games: 1-2-1 / 3.20 GAA / .894 SV%
Career vs. opponent: 0-3-0 / 3.73 GAA / .879 SV%
Jiri Patera (Vegas)
Last five games: First game
Career vs. opponent: First meeting