Saturday's Goaltender Value Rankings
Here are theScore's goaltender value rankings for Saturday, April 16:
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby (WAS) | vs. PHI | 9 |
Holtby posted a Game 1 shutout, though he only needed 19 saves to do so. Unlike other goalies, a follow-up shutout is not out of the question. Holtby's home numbers for the regular season include a 2.15 goals against and .922 save percentage. Philadelphia's loss of Sean Couturier will further help his efforts.
Best of the Rest
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Kari Lehtonen (DAL) | vs. MIN | 7 |
| Jeff Zatkoff (PIT) | vs. NYR | 6 |
| Jonathan Quick (LA) | vs. SJ | 6 |
| Henrik Lundqvist (NYR) | at PIT | 6 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury (PIT) | vs. NYR | 5 |
Lehtonen, like Holtby, pitched a shutout in Game 1 while facing a limited amount of shots (22). He offers an interesting tournament play considering Dallas can outscore Minnesota on any given night.
Fleury and Lundqvist are not the most appealing options due to price and opponent. Go with Zatkoff if he plays in lieu of Fleury. If Fleury is good to go, he has solid upside but is far from a guarantee. Lundqvist's eye scare and a strong offensive performance from Pittsburgh in Game 1 are worrisome for New York.
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Jones (SJ) | at LA | 4 |
| Steve Mason (PHI) | at WAS | 4 |
| Devan Dubnyk (MIN) | at DAL | 4 |
This trio is likely to be on various losing ends thus limiting value. Though Jones picked up a win in Game 1, he did allow three goals on 24 shots. Expect the Kings to reassert their dominance on home-ice in Game 2.