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Annunen will start in Philadelphia on Monday.

With Alexandar Georgiev still sidelined with an upper-body injury, Colorado will turn to Annunen for a second straight game. Annunen was pulled early in his last outing after allowing three goals on six shots (.500 SV%) in an eventual 5-2 loss to the Washington Capitals. The 24-year-old Annunen has had an inconsistent 2024-25 campaign, showcased by a 2.92 GAA and .881 SV% in nine contests (5-3-0). Colorado enters the action on Monday as -186 road favorites against the Philadelphia Flyers, winners of three straight.

Justus Annunen
Saros will start on Sunday in Vancouver.

Despite an unimpressive 4-8-2 record, Saros has been stellar between the pipes for the Predators this season, posting a 2.52 GAA and .915 SV%. Saros saved 31 of 32 shots in his previous outing, a 2-0 loss to the Calgary Flames, and will return to the crease on Sunday against the Vancouver Canucks.

Juuse Saros
Saros will start in Calgary on Friday.

Saros will make his league leading 14th start of the season when the Predators travel to Calgary on Friday. Nashville's franchise netminder has been phenomenal of late after a rocky start to the season, posting a .934 SV% across his last five starts. He owns a .911 SV% and a 2.64 GAA on the season, but a lack of goal support means he's only managed a 4-7-2 record. Saros and the Predators enter action on Friday as slight favourites over the Flames at -125.

Juuse Saros
Annunen will start vs. Washington on Friday.

After seemingly taking over the crease for Colorado, playing six of eight games, Annunen has returned to the backup role after a strong four-game stretch by Alexandar Georgiev (3-1-0). That said, Annunen will return to the crease on Friday against the Washington Capitals and look to improve his 2.64 GAA and .894 SV% through eight games (5-2-0). The Avalanche enter Friday's contest as -169 home favorites against a Capitals club that has lost two of their previous three (1-1-1).

Justus Annunen
Annunen is in the starter's crease at Colorado's morning skate.

After seemingly taking over the crease for Colorado, playing six of eight games, Annunen has returned to the backup role after a strong four-game stretch by Alexandar Georgiev (3-1-0). That said, Annunen will likely return to the crease on Friday against the Washington Capitals and look to improve his 2.64 GAA and .894 SV% through eight games (5-2-0). The Avalanche enter Friday's contest as -169 home favorites against a Capitals club that has lost two of their previous three (1-1-1).

Justus Annunen
Denisenko will draw into the Golden Knights' lineup in Anaheim on Wednesday.

While he's yet to make an impact at the NHL level, Denisenko has impressed in the AHL over the last two seasons, tallying 21 goals and 42 assists across 75 games. He will make his season debut Wednesday night in Anaheim after being recalled from Henderson (AHL) earlier in the day.

Grigori Denisenko
Vegas called up Denisenko from Henderson (AHL) on Wednesday.

While he's yet to make an impact at the NHL level, Denisenko has impressed in the AHL over the last two seasons, tallying 21 goals and 42 assists across 75 games. He could be in line to make his season debut Wednesday night in Anaheim. Jonas Rondbjerg was reassigned to Henderson in a corresponding move.

Grigori Denisenko
Oesterle has been recalled from Providence (AHL).

Oesterle has spent the entirety of the 2024-25 campaign in Providence (AHL) but could make his Boston Bruins debut after being recalled on Wednesday, possibly an indication that Hampus Lindholm (lower body) will not be ready to play. The 32-year-old Oesterle has 371 games of NHL experience, recording 86 points (19G / 67A).

Jordan Oesterle
Saros will start on Monday in Colorado.

The Predators snapped a three-game losing skid on Saturday courtesy of a 26-save shutout by Saros, his second of the season, in a 4-0 win over the Utah Hockey Club. Despite a modest 2-2-0 record, Saros has been tremendous in his previous four games, allowing three or fewer goals in each and posting a supreme .941 SV%. The Predators enter Monday's contest as +130 road underdogs against a Colorado Avalanche club coming off an impressive 6-4 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.

Juuse Saros
Vrana is expected to draw back into the Capitals' lineup on Friday vs. Pittsburgh.

Vrana has not played the last two games but will re-enter the lineup on Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 28-year-old Vrana has four points (2G / 2A) in nine games this season and is currently riding a two-game point streak (1G / 1A).

Jakub Vrana