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Monday, December 28, 2026

NHL starting goalies, Mon, Dec 28

Projected and confirmed starters for 7 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

VGK @ MIN · Grand Casino Arena
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DET @ BUF · KeyBank Center
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BUFProjection coming soon
NSH @ FLA · Amerant Bank Arena
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FLAProjection coming soon
EDM @ WSH · Capital One Arena
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WSHProjection coming soon
TBL @ CAR · Lenovo Center
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CARProjection coming soon
SJS @ WPG · Canada Life Centre
SJSProjection coming soon
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WPGProjection coming soon
LAK @ VAN · Rogers Arena
LAKProjection coming soon
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VANProjection 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.