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Oettinger stopped 31 of 32 shots (.969 SV%) for his second-straight overtime loss as he was defeated by Minnesota in his previous start. The 24-year-old is top-five in the NHL in both GAA (2.20), and SV% (.926%) and has an impressive 23-7-9 record. He takes on the Chicago Blackhawks, who have surprisingly won three-straight games after a 3-2 shutout win over Vegas last game.

Oettinger allowed three goals on 37 shots (.919 SV%) for his first loss in three games as he was defeated by Boston in his previous start. The 24-year-old finds himself in the Vezina Trophy race due to his impressive 23-7-8 record, .925 SV% and 2.23 GAA. He takes on his hometown Minnesota Wild, who have lost five of their last six games after a 3-2 defeat to Colorado their last time out.

Steel missed the Wilds' previous game due to an undisclosed injury but is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday as they take on Colorado. The 25-year-old has been fitting in well in his first year in Minnesota, with eight goals, 14 assists, 68 SOG and a +8 plus/minus through 52 games prior to the injury.

DeSmith was pulled in his previous start after allowing three goals on 15 shots (.800 SV%) for his first loss in three starts as he was defeated by the Los Angeles Kings. The 31-year-old Penguins backup has not been great this season, with his 9-11-4 record, 3.30 GAA and .903 SV%. He's taking on the San Jose Sharks, who have won three of their last four games after a 4-1 victory over Washington their last time out.

Oettinger stopped 38 of 39 shots (.974 SV%) for his second-straight win as he defeated Minnesota in his last start. The 24-year-old has been one of the league's best netminders this season, despite being one of its youngest starters, with his 23-7-7 record, 2.22 GAA and .926 SV%. He takes on the league-leading Boston Bruins, who have surprisingly lost four of their last five games after a 2-1 loss to Washington last game.

Steel left the Wilds' previous game after 12:17 TOI due to an undisclosed injury and is considered day-to-day as he will miss Monday's contest vs. Florida. It is a tough setback for the 25-year-old, who had been fitting in well in his first year in Minnesota, with eight goals, 14 assists, 68 SOG and a +8 plus/minus through 52 games prior to the injury.

DeSmith stopped 41 of 42 shots (.976 SV%) for his first win in three games as he beat Colorado in his previous start. The 31-year-old Penguins' backup has been uncharacteristically inconsistent this year, with his 8-10-4 record, 3.23 GAA and .905 SV%. He takes on the Anaheim Ducks, who have surprisingly won four of their last five outings after a 3-2 overtime victory over Chicago last game.

Smith has five assists, 45 SOG, 55 PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through 49 games but is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury and will not play Thursday vs. Seattle.

Oettinger stoped 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) for his first win in four starts as he beat Anaheim in his previous contest. The 24-year-old old is top five in all three major goalie categories, including wins with his 22-7-7 record, GAA with his 2.25 and SV% with his impressive .924. He takes on the Minnesota Wild, who are coming off a 3-2 loss to Arizona but are still 11th in the NHL in goals allowed per game (2.84).

Oettinger stoped 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) for his first win in four starts as he beat Anaheim in his previous contest. The 24-year-old old is top five in all three major goalie categories including wins with his 22-7-7 record, GAA with his 2.25 and SV% with his impressive .924. He takes on the Minnesota Wild, who are coming off a 3-2 loss to Arizona but are still 11th in the NHL in goals allowed per game (2.84).

DeSmith allowed five goals on 31 shots (.839 SV%) for his third loss in four starts as he was defeated by San Jose in his previous game. The Penguins' backup netminder has struggled when called upon this season, with his 7-10-4 record, 3.35 GAA and .901 SV%. He takes on the Colorado Avalanche, who have won seven of their last eight games after a 4-2 win over St. Louis last time out.

Oettinger allowed three goals on 29 shots (.897 SV%) for his third straight overtime loss as he was defeated by New Jersey in his last start. The 24-year-old has been one of the league's best netminders this season, with his 21-7-7 record, 2.26 GAA and .923 SV%. He will face the Anaheim Ducks, who are in the middle of a three-game winning streak but are last in the NHL in goals per game (2.44).