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Friday, January 8, 2027

NHL starting goalies, Fri, Jan 8

Projected and confirmed starters for 5 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

BUF @ CBJ · Nationwide Arena
BUFProjection coming soon
VS
CBJProjection coming soon
OTT @ STL · Enterprise Center
OTTProjection coming soon
VS
STLProjection coming soon
DAL @ ANA · Honda Center
DALProjection coming soon
VS
ANAProjection coming soon
WSH @ SJS · SAP Center at San Jose
WSHProjection coming soon
VS
SJSProjection 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.