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Guarding cage Sunday Lankinen will get the starting nod for Sunday's game in Anaheim.

Impact Lankinen's last appearance was a 23-save victory over Vegas on Feb. 20. That marked his first win since Jan. 12. Lankinen has appeared in just six games since the start of January, going 3-1-0 despite registering an .866 save percentage during that span. The 28-year-old is 7-4-0 with a lackluster 3.33 GAA and .888 save percentage this season.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in win Lankinen allowed three goals on 26 shots in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Lankinen faded a little bit in the third period, but he was able to protect the Predators' lead to the end. This was his first win since Jan. 12, though it was also just his third appearance in that span. The 28-year-old is now 7-4-0 with a 3.32 GAA and an .888 save percentage over 16 appearances this season. He's mainly backed up Juuse Saros, who will likely start in Los Angeles on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Making spot start Lankinen will protect the road goal versus the Golden Knights on Tuesday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

Impact This is Lankinen's first start since Jan. 27, though he made a relief appearance versus the Stars last Thursday. The 28-year-old has struggled in limited action this season, going 6-4-0 with a 3.35 GAA and an .889 save percentage over 15 appearances. The Golden Knights have scored a modest 16 goals over their last six games and are on the second half of a back-to-back.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Thrust into duty Lankinen stopped all seven shots he faced in Thursday's 9-2 win over the Predators.

Impact With the Stars up 7-2, Lankinen replaced Jake Oettinger between the pipes to start the third. The Predators did not put up much of a fight, sending only seven shots his way that were all kicked aside. Oettinger is clearly the No. 1 goalie as Lankinen has only played four total games in January and February. The Blues play the Oilers on Saturday night and it is likely that Oettinger will be between the pipes.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sunk by Oilers Lankinen stopped 17 of 20 shots in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Edmonton.

Impact The Predators didn't even get onto the board until the third period, giving Lankinen little help in general, and two of the three pucks that beat him came on Oiler power plays. It was the 28-year-old netminder's first loss since Dec. 9, but it was only his fourth start since then. On the season Lankinen sports a 6-4-0 record with a 3.11 GAA and .895 save percentage as Juuse Saros' backup.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 27, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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JANUARY 27, 2024 • NHL.COM

Guarding crease Saturday Lankinen will guard the road net Saturday against Edmonton, per Zach Gilchriest of the Predators' official site.

Impact Lankinen has stopped 45 of 51 shots in two wins over Dallas in his past two outings. In 13 appearances this season, he has provided a 6-3-0 record with a 3.12 GAA and an .898 save percentage. The red-hot Oilers rank fourth in the league with 3.50 goals per contest this campaign.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Defeats Stars again Lankinen stopped 19 of 22 shots in Friday's 6-3 win over the Stars.

Impact Lankinen has won his last two outings, both against the Stars, though he allowed three goals in each of those contests. The 28-year-old improved to 6-3-0 with a 3.12 GAA and an .898 save percentage through 13 appearances this season. Juuse Saros has struggled lately, but he remains the No. 1 in Nashville, leaving Lankinen to handle spot starts and backup duties.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Friday Lankinen will patrol the blue paint in Dallas on Friday.

Impact Lankinen faced the Stars on Jan. 6, allowing three goals on 29 shots in a victory. The 28-year-old has appeared in three of the Predators' last 10 games but two of those were in relief. He's gone 5-3-0 with a 3.14 GAA and a .901 save percentage through 12 appearances this season.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up win in 100th game Lankinen stopped 26 of 29 shots in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Stars.

Impact Lankinen started for the first time since Dec. 15, though he also made a pair of relief appearances in that span. This was his 100th game, and while he couldn't protect a two-goal lead in the second period, he was able to make the Predators' advantage stand in the third. The 28-year-old is up to 5-3-0 with a 3.14 GAA and a .901 save percentage through 12 appearances this season. While Juuse Saros has struggled lately, he's still likely to see most of the starts while Lankinen occupies the backup role.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Lankinen will protect the road goal versus the Stars on Saturday, Zach Gilchriest of the Predators' official site reports.

Impact Lankinen will make his 100th career appearance at the NHL level, though he'll face a tough opponent. He stopped 13 of 14 shots in relief of Juuse Saros on Thursday versus the Flames. Lankinen has a .901 save percentage over 11 appearances this season. The Stars have scored 24 goals over their last six games, going 3-2-1 in that span.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in relief appearance Lankinen saved 13 of 14 shots in a relief appearance during Thursday's 6-3 loss to Calgary.

Impact With Nashville already down 5-2, Lankinen replaced Juuse Saros for the third period. Lankinen did alright and wasn't charged with the loss. He has a 4-3-0 record, 3.15 GAA and .901 save percentage in 11 outings this year. Saros has a 4.45 GAA and an .830 save percentage over his last four appearances, so perhaps Nashville will decide to give the goaltender some time off by starting Lankinen in Saturday's road contest against Dallas.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Lankinen (illness) participated fully in Monday's practice, Nick Kieser of Nashville Hockey Now reports.

Impact Lankinen, who has missed the past three games, should be available for Tuesday's home contest against Chicago. Further to that point, the Predators already returned Yaroslav Askarov to AHL Milwaukee on Sunday. The 28-year-old Lankinen has posted a 4-3-0 record this season with a 3.16 GAA and a .900 save percentage through 10 games played.

JANUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Lankinen (illness) won't be in the lineup Saturday against the Capitals, per the NHL media site.

Impact Lankinen will miss his third straight game. Yaroslav Askarov will be backed up by Juuse Saros in Saturday's contest. Lankinen's next chance to return will be Tuesday against Chicago. He has posted a 4-3-0 record this season with a 3.16 GAA and a .900 save percentage across 10 appearances.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Friday Lankinen (illness) will not dress Friday against Detroit, per the NHL's media site.

Impact Lankinen will miss his second straight game while battling an illness. Juuse Saros will start against the Red Wings on Friday while Yaroslav Askarov dresses as the backup.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Lankinen will miss out versus Carolina on Wednesday due to an illness.

Impact Lankinen has made just 10 appearances this season in which he is 4-3-0 with a 3.16 GAA and .900 save percentage. The 28-year-old Finn was unlikely to get the starting no versus Carolina anyway, so his absence is unlikely to significantly impact fantasy players. Without Lankinen in the lineup, Yaroslav Askarov was recalled from AHL Milwaukee.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect in relief Lankinen stopped all 11 shots coming in relief in the Predators' 5-2 loss to the Canucks on Tuesday.

Impact After Juuse Saros got pulled early in the third period, Lankinen came in relief and stopped all 11 shots he faced. This appearance was just the Finnish goaltender's fourth appearance in the month of December as he serves as the backup to Saros on most nights. On the season, Lankinen has a 4-3-0 record with a 3.16 GAA and a .900 save percentage.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hangs on for OT win Lankinen made 26 saves in Friday's 6-5 overtime win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Nashville was staring at a 5-3 deficit midway through the second period, but Lankinen shut the door the rest of the way and gave his team a chance to rally. It's the backup goalie's first win since Nov. 24, and on the season Lankinen is 4-3-0 through nine appearances with a 3.27 GAA and .895 save percentage, numbers that aren't close to strong enough to cut into Juuse Saros' playing time.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding cage Friday Lankinen will be stationed between the pipes Friday in Carolina.

Impact Lankinen has lost two straight starts, coughing up seven goals on 61 shots during that stretch. Friday will be his first start since Dec. 9 when he allowed three goals on 36 shots against Toronto. The 28-year-old is 3-3-0 with a 3.04 GAA and a .903 save percentage in eight appearances.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No help from his teammates Lankinen made 33 saves Saturday in a 4-0 loss to Toronto.

Impact He allowed three goals. Auston Matthews was Lankinen's kryptonite Saturday. Matthews jammed in a shot at the left post on a beauty pass from William Nylander. And then he fired one through Lankinen's wickets on the power play. Lankinen doesn't get many starts behind the workhorse Juuse Saros, but he generally battles when he's in the blue paint. And that gives you a chance for a win... that is, if his mates give him some goals.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Toronto Lankinen will guard the road goal Saturday against Toronto.

Impact Lankinen is coming off a 22-save effort in a 4-3 loss to the Rangers on Dec. 2. He has provided a 3-2-0 record this season with a 3.04 GAA and a .901 save percentage in seven appearances. The Maple Leafs sit 11th in the league this campaign with 3.30 goals per contest.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Rangers Lankinen will patrol the home crease Saturday against the Rangers, per Nick Kieser of Nashville Hockey Now.

Impact Lankinen has posted a 3-1-0 record this season with a 2.83 GAA and a .910 save percentage over six games played. New York is tied for 12th in the league this campaign with 3.29 goals per contest.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 14 saves in relief Lankinen saved 14 of 16 shots in relief in a 6-1 loss to Minnesota on Thursday.

Impact Nashville was already down 4-0 when Lankinen replaced Juuse Saros early in the second period. Lankinen helped stop the slide, but the Predators were never able to turn the tide. The 28-year-old goaltender wasn't charged with the loss, so his record remains at 3-1-0. Through six contests this year, Lankinen also has a 2.83 GAA and a .910 save percentage.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Third straight win Lankinen made 36 saves in an 8-3 win over St. Louis on Friday.

Impact Lankinen and the Preds never trailed in the game -- the score was 3-0 by the 13:53 mark of the first and 6-1 by the six-minute mark of the second. Lankinen doesn't get many starts, but he makes the most of the ones he does get. He has won three straight games and is 3-1-0 with a 2.79 GAA and .913 save percentage in four starts this season.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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