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Despite a surprising 0-4-0 start to the season, the Avalanche, one of three teams without a win this season, will turn to Georgiev in the crease for the fifth straight game to start the season. Georgiev had a rough 2023-24 campaign, posting a pedestrian 3.02 GAA and .897 SV% in 63 games (38-18-5), but the 28-year-old netminder has been abysmal to start the 2024-25 season, showcasing an unsightly 5.79 GAA and .802 SV%. That said, the Avalanche enter Friday's matchup as sizeable -254 home favorites in search of their first win of the season when they host the Anaheim Ducks.

The Red Wings goalie carousel to start the season will continue on Saturday against the Nashville Predators when Lyon returns to the crease. Detroit has a 1-3-0 record to start the season and they have allowed three or more goals in three games and are desperate to find consistent goaltending. Lyon allowed three goals on 27 shots (.889 SV%) in his only start of the season but was excellent in relief of Cam Talbot in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the New York Rangers when he saved all 15 shots he faced.

Quinn played 12:27 time-on-ice in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Penguins, his lowest ice time of the season thus far. Through five games this season, Quinn only has one points (0G / 1A), five shots on goal, four hits, and -4 plus/minus rating.

Quinn played 12:27 time-on-ice in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Penguins, his lowest ice time of the season thus far. Through five games this season, Quinn only has one points (0G / 1A), five shots on goal, four hits, and -4 plus/minus rating.

Levi has outperformed Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen early in the 2024-25 season, being responsible for their only win, but the team has opted to alternate starting goalies thus far. As such, Levi will likely start in between the pipes in the Sabres' sixth game of the season on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 22-year-old Levi has a 2.57 GAA and .919 SV% in two games this season (1-1-0). The Sabres enter action on Thursday as -141 road favorites against the Blue Jackets.

Levi has outperformed Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen early in the 2024-25 season, being responsible for their only win, but the team has opted to alternate starting goalies thus far. As such, Levi will likely start in between the pipes in the Sabres' sixth game of the season on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 22-year-old Levi has a 2.57 GAA and .919 SV% in two games this season (1-1-0). The Sabres enter action on Thursday as -141 road favorites against the Blue Jackets.

Kevin Labanc will watch Thursday's contest against the Buffalo Sabres from the press box as a healthy scratch, allowing Danforth to make his season debut. The 31-year-old Danforth played a career-high 71 games last season, scoring 26 points (10G / 16A).

For the fourth straight game to start the season, the winless Avalanche (0-3-0) will turn to Georgiev between the pipes again. Georgiev has struggled immensely early in the 2024-25 campaign, including being pulled twice, posting an abysmal 6.58 GAA and .787 SV% in three outings (0-2-0). The 28-year-old Georgiev had a forgetful 2023-24 season as well, showcasing a 3.02 GAA and .897 SV% in 63 games (38-18-5). If Georgiev can't turn his game around soon, it likely won't be long before Jared Bednar and the Avalanche coaching staff give Justus Annunen a chance to overtake the starting position in goal. Colorado enters action on Wednesday as a -124 home favorite against the Boston Bruins.

For the fourth straight game to start the season, the winless Avalanche (0-3-0) will turn to Georgiev between the pipes again. Georgiev has struggled immensely early in the 2024-25 campaign, including being pulled twice, posting an abysmal 6.58 GAA and .787 SV% in three outings (0-2-0). The 28-year-old Georgiev had a forgetful 2023-24 season as well, showcasing a 3.02 GAA and .897 SV% in 63 games (38-18-5). If Georgiev can't turn his game around soon, it likely won't be long before Jared Bednar and the Avalanche coaching staff give Justus Annunen a chance to overtake the starting position in goal. Colorado enters action on Wednesday as a -124 home favorite against the Boston Bruins.

The Sabres have alternated netminders through their first four games this season, a trend that will continue into game five when Luukkonen takes the crease against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Between Luukkonen and Devon Levi, Luukkonen has been the less impressive of the two goalies for the Sabres but was serviceable in his last outing when he saved 20 of 22 shots (.909 SV%) in a 3-1 losing effort to the Los Angeles Kings. The Sabres enter action as slight +105 road underdogs against the Penguins.

Timothy Liljegren will make his season debut on Wednesday and replaced Timmins in the lineup. The 26-year-old Timmins, in his third season with the Maple Leafs, has 25 points (3G / 22A) in 53 combined games.

Despite being pulled in his first two contests, the Avalanche will turn to Georgiev in the crease again on Monday against the New York Islanders. Georgiev has been abysmal early this season, posting an unsightly 7.75 GAA and .680 SV% through two games (0-1-0). The 28-year-old Georgiev had a forgetful 2023-24 campaign as well, posting a 3.02 GAA and .897 SV% in 63 appearances (38-18-5), but the Avalanche are desperately hoping he can revert to that form as soon as possible. The Avalanche enter action as -152 home favorites against the Islanders.

In their third game of the season, the Red Wings will turn to Lyon in net, marking a different starting goalie in each game. That said, with Ville Husso placed on waivers on Sunday, the Red Wings will likely roll with Lyon and Cam Talbot between the pipes for the time being. After being a journeyman for most of his career, the 31-year-old Lyon has established himself as a reliable netminder in the NHL, posting a 3.01 GAA and .906 SV% across 59 appearances (30-22-7) over the past two seasons as a member of the Red Wings and Florida Panthers. The Red Wings enter action on Monday as +187 road underdogs against the New York Rangers.

In their third game of the season, the Red Wings will likely turn to Lyon in net, marking a different starting goalie in each game. That said, with Ville Husso placed on waivers on Sunday, the Red Wings will likely roll with Lyon and Cam Talbot between the pipes for the time being. After being a journeyman for most of his career, the 31-year-old Lyon has established himself as a reliable netminder in the NHL, posting a 3.01 GAA and .906 SV% across 59 appearances (30-22-7) over the past two seasons as a member of the Red Wings and Florida Panthers. The Red Wings enter action on Monday as +187 road underdogs against the New York Rangers.

Georgiev was yanked after allowing five goals on 16 shots in Colorado's loss in Vegas in their season opener. It was an ugly start to the season but the Avalanche will not hesitate to go right back to him on Saturday. Colorado are massive favourites (-321) and Georgiev was 24-6-1 with a 2.75 GAA and .902 SV% on home ice last year.

Georgiev was yanked after allowing five goals on 16 shots in Colorado's loss in Vegas in their season opener. It was an ugly start to the season but the Avalanche will not hesitate to go right back to him on Saturday. Colorado are massive favourites (-321) and Georgiev was 24-6-1 with a 2.75 GAA and .902 SV% on home ice last year.

Levi allowed three goals on 37 shots in a loss to the Devils in Prague. It was an inspiring start to the season for Levi, who struggled with the Sabres in 2024. Tonight he'll face a Panthers team that will be without Aleksander Barkov. Buffalo are +118 home underdogs.

Danforth underwent off-season wrist surgery, did not participate in training camp, and missed the first game of the season. The 31-year-old Danforth has 43 career points (22G / 21A) in 122 games.