NHL Fantasy – Daily Goalie Rankings – Wednesday, January 17th, 2024

by: Domagoj Erbežnik

We have only two games on schedule Wednesday as a game between the Sabers and the Blackhawks was postponed because of the weather. We have four goalies in form playing today as three out of four teams play important games in their fight for playoff position with only Canadians as a team that doesn’t have realistic chances to make the playoffs. 

1
Nico Daws vs Montreal Canadiens
Grade: B+

Daws has been great for the Devils in net this season as he has a 3-2-0 record with a great .922 save percentage. He has allowed a combined three goals in the last two games against the best teams in the East in the Bruins and the Panthers. Tonight he will face the Canadiens in what should be another win for a 23-year-old as he looks to take no. 1 goalie position in New Jersey.

2
Sergei Bobrovsky vs Detroit Red Wings
Grade: B

Bobrovsky is playing his best hockey since he came to Florida in 2019 as he has a 21-10-1 record with a .911 save percentage and his Panthers look to have a strong second half of the season and fight for the top seed to have a home advantage in playoffs. He has a 7-1-0 record over the last 8 games and has allowed more than three goals in one game only once in those 8 games. Bobrovsky is playing great hockey and should be started in all fantasy formats.

3
Alex Lyon vs Florida Panthers
Grade: C+

Lyon is yet to record a regulation loss as he has a 4-0-1 record in 2024. He is starting against his former team and brings an impressive .922 save percentage in what will likely be a highly contested game from both sides but everyone should still favor the Panthers.

4
Sam Montembeault vs New Jersey Devils
Grade: D+

Montembeault is playing his best hockey this season as he holds a great .909 save percentage and only 2.89 GGA which are both career bests for him. He will face the 7th-ranked offensive team in the league as the Devils score 3.46 goals per game this season. The Canadiens have a 3-5-2 record over the last 10 games and haven’t been good lately so think twice before starting Montembeault against a hungry team that needs points.