Goaltending

Michael DiPietro of the Providence Bruins has been named the first recipient of the Professional Hockey Players Association Doug Messier Award for the 2025-26 American Hockey League season.

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Adam Åhman has established himself as Växjö Lakers' top goaltender during the playoffs after years as a backup. The 26-year-old credits consistent playing time for his breakthrough.

The St. Louis Blues enter the Christmas break with a disappointing 14-16-8 record, grappling with injuries, poor goaltending and offensive struggles. General manager Doug Armstrong faces questions about veteran players as the team sits sixth in the Central Division. The break offers a chance to reset, with three key improvements topping their holiday wishlist.

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The Montreal Canadiens have assigned goaltender Samuel Montembeault to the Laval Rocket on a conditioning loan. The 29-year-old has not started a game since December 2 and has struggled with a 5-6-1 record, 3.65 goals-against average, and .857 save percentage this season. This move comes amid the team's evaluation of younger netminders like Jakub Dobes and Jacob Fowler.

Minnesota Wild rookie goaltender Jesper Wallstedt made 33 saves for his fourth shutout in six starts, leading his team to a 1-0 victory against the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday. The 23-year-old has been named the NHL Rookie of the Month for November after going 6-0-0 with a 1.14 goals-against average and .967 save percentage. Wallstedt's strong play has contributed to the Wild's 10-0-2 record in their past 12 games.

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Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt has emerged as a Calder Trophy dark horse with a dominant start to his NHL career. The 23-year-old leads the league in goals-against average and save percentage while securing his fourth shutout of the season. Wallstedt reached five career shutouts in just 15 games, the second-fastest mark in NHL history.