Nedeljkovic will be looking to bounce back after a six-goal, 35-save (.854 SV%) loss against the New Jersey Devils his last time out. Nedeljkovic has struggled this season as he has taken a back seat to Ville Husson. He will be hoping to improve on his ugly .890 SV% and 3.96 GAA. He faces an offensively strong Sabres team coming off a 4-3 overtime win over Chicago. Buffalo surprisingly ranks 5th in the NHL in goals for per game (3.63).
Kral will replace Victor Mete as Mark Giordano's defensive partner for Saturday's game in LA.
Jarry allowed a season high six goals on 47 shots (.872 SV%) as he earned his first loss of the season his last time out in a 6-3 game vs. Edmonton. The Penguins' starter has been very solid so far this season as shown by his 4-1-0 record and .923 SV%. He draws the start against the Canucks who playing their second game of a back-to-back after winning their first game of the season Thursday in a 5-4 win over Seattle
Kral has been recalled from the Marlies (AHL) for the second time this season after Kyle Clifford was placed on the injured reserve Wednesday. Through three games with the Marlies, he has zero points and a -1 plus/minus prior to the call up.
The Red Wings' goalie carousel continues Tuesday as Alex Nedeljkovic takes the crease after losing his last outing in overtime, 4-3 while facing 29 shots (.862 SV%). He backed up Ville Husso in the Wings' previous game where they beat the Ducks 5-1. Detroit will host New Jersey on their second game of their back-to-back Tuesday after they had their worst loss of the season Monday, dropping a 6-3 contest to Washington.
The Red Wings' goalie carousel continues Tuesday as Alex Nedeljkovic takes the crease after losing his last outing in overtime, 4-3 while facing 29 shots (.862 SV%). He backed up Ville Husso in the Wings' previous game where they beat the Ducks 5-1. Detroit will host New Jersey on their second game of their back-to-back Tuesday after they had their worst loss of the season Monday, dropping a 6-3 contest to Washington.
Jarry will put his undefeated record on the line Monday as his Penguins head to Edmonton to take on the Oilers Monday. Fresh off a 29 save (.906 SV%) 6-3 victory over Columbus, Jarry is an early Vezina favourite as he has a 4-0-0 record along with a .941 SV% and 2.02 GAA. He will face an Oilers team looking to score for the first time in two games after getting shutout by the St.Louis Blues 2-0 on Saturday night.
Nedeljkovic stopped 37 of 39 shots in an impressive 5-2 victory vs New Jersey in his only start of the season. He backed up Ville Husso in the Red Wings' 5-4 overtime loss Monday, the last time the Wings took the ice. They head to Chicago for a very good matchup as they take on a weak Blackhawks team who ranks 29th in the NHL in GF (2.33) and 31st in SOG (23.0).
Grzelcyk missed the first four games of the season after getting a procedure done on his shoulder in the summer. Grzelcyk will replace Anton Stralman (visa issues) in the line-up and should see top-4 minutes and PP2 time at the very least. Grzelcyk had four goals and 20 assists (24 points) in 73 games a season ago.
Jarry stopped 34 of 36 shots in an impressive 6-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in his last start on Saturday. He got a rare night off Monday and will look to keep his 2-0-0 perfect record intact as he puts his impressive .938 SV% on the line against Los Angeles at home Thursday. The Kings are on a three-game winning streak where they have averaged 5.33 GF during the span.
Kral enjoyed a strong preseason before eventually getting sent down to the Toronto Marlies to start the 2022-23 season. With the announcement of Jake Muzzin being placed on the IR, Kral will get his first taste of NHL action in the veteran's absence. The 22-year-old had zero points in his first two games with the Marlies prior to being called up.
Glass missed Thursday's game with an illness and will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game in Dallas. Cole Smith will remain in the Predators' lineup if Glass is unable to play.
Jarry draws his second start of the season after a dominating 26-save (.929 SV%) performance in Pittsburgh's opener Thursday night. Currently, In his seventh season with Pittsburgh, Jarry will hope to keep the Penguins undefeated Saturday in a tough matchup against Tampa Bay.