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Wednesday, December 16, 2026

NHL starting goalies, Wed, Dec 16

Projected and confirmed starters for 4 games. Projections update through the day and firm up after morning skates; a starter is confirmed when the NHL posts the lineup.

0 of 0 starters confirmed

NYR @ PHI · Xfinity Mobile Arena
NYRProjection coming soon
VS
PHIProjection coming soon
VAN @ ANA · Honda Center
VANProjection coming soon
VS
ANAProjection coming soon
SJS @ VGK · T-Mobile Arena
SJSProjection coming soon
VS
VGKProjection coming soon

Reading the labels

Started
Started the game, from the final box score.
Confirmed
The NHL has posted the lineup.
Likely
A 75% or higher chance to start, about 3 in 4 or better.
Leaning
A 60 to 74% chance to start.
Toss-up
Under 60%: either goalie could start.

Chance to start is daily.hockey’s own projection from each team’s recent goalie usage, rest and schedule. Season stats (record, save percentage, goals-against average) are regular season only.