NHL Player News

Vladar made 27 saves in a 5-1 loss to Boston on Saturday.

Vladar needs to be benched. He has allowed 15 goals in just three starts and is yet to record a win (0-3-0). And Vladar's 5.08 GAA and .857 save percentage pale in comparison to Joseph Woll (2.61 and .927), who is 0-1-2 thus far. At some point, Woll is going to get more starts given his performance, instead of a straight platoon.

Martone scored a power-play goal Saturday in a 5-1 loss to the Bruins.

It was his first goal and point of the season. It has been a rough start to the season for Martone and his teammates, as the Flyers have a 0-4-2 record to begin 2026-27. The big winger is extremely talented, as his 10 points in nine regular-season appearances last year would attest. However, expectations must be tempered for the 19-year-old Martone in this system. Last year was clearly a mirage for the Flyers.

Markstrom turned aside 25 of 28 shots in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Wild, with Minnesota's final goal getting scored into an empty net.

The veteran netminder had no answer for Kirill Kaprizov, who scored three of the Wild's four goals and assisted on the fourth. It's Markstrom's first regulation loss in his return to South Florida. Through four starts to begin the season, he's gone 2-1-1 with a .916 save percentage.

Boldy produced a goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.

The 25-year-old winger opened the scoring just 53 seconds into the game before helping to set up the second of three goals by Kirill Kaprizov early in the second period. The points were Boldy's first in five games to begin the campaign, an unexpectedly sluggish start after he broke out for a career-high 42 goals and 85 points in the 2025-26 regular season.

Kaprizov scored three goals, including the game-winner on a first-period power play, and added an assist in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.

The 29-year-old superstar was a one-man offense, helping set up Matt Boldy for the opening tally just 53 seconds into the game. Kaprizov delivered his seventh career hat trick, scoring a goal in each period. He is up to six goals and eight points through five games to begin the season. He is tied for the NHL lead in goals early in the year.

Husso is set to start on the road against Calgary on Saturday, per Ducks play-by-play broadcaster Aaron Cooney.

Husso will get his first start of the season after stopping both of the shots he faced in 15:58 of ice time during a relief appearance against Edmonton on Wednesday. He had a 10-8-2 record, 3.25 GAA and .884 save percentage in 20 regular-season appearances in 2025-26. The Flames are off to a rough 0-4-0 start while averaging just 1.50 goals per game.

Wallstedt stopped 29 shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.

The only shot to get past him came early in the second period, as Matthew Tkachuk kept the puck on a 2-on-1 and banged home his own rebound. Wallstedt has started all five of the Wild's games so far, going 3-1-1 with a stellar .936 save percentage as he holds down the fort until Filip Gustavsson (hip) is cleared to return, which isn't expected to happen until November.

Faksa has sustained a lower-body injury and won't return to Saturday's game against Pittsburgh.

Faksa has an assist in five outings in 2026-27, including Saturday's action. Joel Kiviranta (lower body) is questionable for Tuesday's tilt against Colorado after missing the past two games. If Faksa and Kiviranta both can't play Tuesday, then the Stars might need to summon a forward from the minors.

Hart will protect the home goal versus the Kings on Saturday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Hart has won two of his three outings, allowing eight goals on 73 shots. The 28-year-old netminder appears dialed in as the Golden Knights' top goalie. The Kings have scored nine goals over their first three games, but they haven't won yet.

Kuemper will guard the road goal versus the Golden Knights on Saturday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Kuemper will get a tough assignment, as Vegas has won four of its first five games of the season, scoring at least three goals in each outing. Meanwhile, Kuemper has given up 10 goals on 59 shots over his two losses. The 36-year-old netminder's slow start makes him a risky fantasy option, especially against tough opponents.