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Coyotes' Antti Raanta: Designated home starter Saturday

The Finnish netminder signed a three-year, $12.75 million contract extension Friday, so Raanta should be in good spirits as he closes out the 2017-18 campaign for this young Coyotes team. He'll field shots from an Anaheim club that has clinched a playoff spot despite currently ranking 27th in road scoring at 2.55 goals per game.

Coyotes' Antti Raanta: Renews contract for three years

Financial terms of the deal are pending, but it's believed to be in the neighborhood of $4 million per year. Even though Arizona's chief backstop would have been able to test the open market as an unrestricted free agent this summer, the 'Yotes like what they've seen in his debut campaign with the club. Raanta's posted a 21-16-6 record to complement a 2.24 GAA and .930 save percentage through 46 games. There's a good chance that he'll be asked to close out the season against the Ducks on Saturday, but it's always good to wait for official confirmation when it comes to selecting fantasy goalies.

Coyotes' Antti Raanta: Strong finish continues

That's six wins in a row for Raanta and nine in his past 10 appearances. Even though he plays for the lowly Coyotes, Raanta's been an incredible asset for owners down the stretch. Keep starting him with confidence.

Coyotes' Antti Raanta: Tending twine Tuesday

Raanta is riding a five-game winning streak, during which he has logged an impressive 1.20 GAA. The netminder will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the year and appears to be making the case to get a raise heading into 2018-19. Whether the Finn remains with Arizona or signs elsewhere is the big question.

Coyotes' Antti Raanta: Records third shutout of 2017-18

Believe it or not, Raanta is one of the hottest goaltenders in the league, as he's gone 8-1-0 with a .956 save percentage in the last nine games. Raanta also has two shutouts during that stretch. The hot streak has pushed his save percentage up to .929, and his GAA is threatening to drop below 2.30. Owners can't ask for much more from a Coyotes goaltender.