The weekly contest will allow fans to showcase their knowledge by choosing team goalies for three different categories (win, fewest goals against, most saves) with bonus points awarded for any shutouts from your team goalie picks.
NOTE: Fans can create their own leagues or join the “NHL Fantasy on Ice” podcast group (league code: BT219R).
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TUE. OCT. 8
Potential win: UTA (vs. CHI): The first game for Utah Hockey Club is a favorable matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks, who allowed the fourth-most goals per game (3.52) and had the eighth-worst team save percentage last season. After ranking 15th in power-play percentage (22.0) and tied for 16th in goals per game (3.10) last season as the Arizona Coyotes, Utah added to its deep offense by acquiring elite defenseman Mikhail Sergachev in the offseason. Goalie Connor Ingram was tied for the NHL lead in shutouts (six) last season. -- Pete Jensen
Chance for most saves: FLA (vs. BOS): It wouldn't be a surprise if the Florida Panthers experienced a Stanley Cup hangover after receiving their rings Monday and then seeing their championship banner raised Tuesday night. The Boston Bruins, who have been eliminated by the Panthers in each of the past two seasons, to come out flying and put the pressure on Florida goalie Sergei Bobrovsky early and often. The Panthers may win the game but could face 30-plus shots in the process, especially during the early adjustment period after the offseason departures of defensemen Brandon Montour and Oliver Ekman-Larsson. -- David Satriano
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