Raanta made 22 saves on 25 shots in Thursday's 3-0 loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

This game was decided by a second-period flurry in which Dallas scored three goals in a 1:36 span. Raanta recorded only 21 wins despite a stellar 2.24 GAA last season due to Arizona's offensive struggles, and it appears those struggles are set to plague the team once again this season.

Raanta will patrol the blue paint Thursday night for the season road opener versus the Stars, Dave Vest of the Coyotes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

As noted by Vest, Raanta finished second in the league in GAA (2.24) and save percentage (.930) last season, trailing only Carter Hutton, who moved from the Blues to Sabres through free agency. In particular, what is so remarkable about the Finn's stellar campaign is that he maintained those tidy rate stats despite playing for a team with a minus-48 goal differential in 2017-18. Raanta could emerge in the upper echelon of fantasy netminders if his team finds a way to put more wins on the board this season.

Raanta will get the start in goal in Thursday's road preseason game against the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Raanta was fantastic in his last preseason appearance Saturday against the Ducks, stopping all 27 shots through the first two periods of a 6-1 victory. The 29-year-old Finn could end up being one of the best value picks in fantasy this campaign.

Raanta set aside 18 of 19 shots from the Kings in Tuesday's 4-2 split-squad home win.

EDGE Analysis

The Finn played the first two periods, with a Jeff Carter even-strength tally being the only damage against Raanta. Last season, the Coyotes were the worst team in the Pacific Division, yet Arizona's top puck plugger still maintained a tidy .930 save percentage and a career-high 21 wins over 47 games.

Per coach Rick Tocchet, Raanta will start between the pipes in Tuesday's preseason matchup with the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Raanta played well last season, compiling a 21-17-6 record while registering an impressive 2.24 GAA and .930 save percentage in 47 appearances. If he's able to stay healthy, the 29-year-old Finn will be one of the more intriguing fantasy options at his position this campaign.

Raanta will start in goal against the visiting Ducks on Saturday night, Dave Vest of the Coyotes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Finnish netminder signed a three-year, $12.75 million contract extension Friday, so Raanta should be in good spirits as he closes out the 2017-18 campaign for this young Coyotes team. He'll field shots from an Anaheim club that has clinched a playoff despite currently ranking 27th in road scoring at 2.55 goals per game.

Raanta agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Coyotes on Friday, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.

EDGE Analysis

Financial terms of the deal are pending, but it's believed to be in the neighborhood of $4 million per year. Arizona's chief backstop would have been able to test the open market as an unrestricted free agent this summer, but the 'Yotes like what they've seen from him in his debut campaign with the club. Raanta's posted a 21-16-6 record to complement a 2.24 GAA and .930 save percentage through 46 games. There's a good chance that he'll be asked to close out the season against the Ducks on Saturday, but it's always good to wait for official confirmation when it comes to selecting fantasy goalies.

Raanta was sensational in Tuesday's 4-1 win at Calgary, turning aside 42 of 43 shots.

EDGE Analysis

That's six wins in a row for Raanta and nine in his past 10 appearances. Even though he plays for the lowly Coyotes, Raanta's been an incredible asset for owners down the stretch. Keep starting him with confidence.

Raanta will be between the pipes against the Flames on Tuesday, Dave Vest of the Coyotes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Raanta is riding a five-game winning streak, during which he has logged an impressive 1.20 GAA. The netminder will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the year and appears to be making the case to get a raise heading into 2018-19. Whether the Finn remains with Arizona or signs elsewhere is the big question.

Raanta made 34 saves in a 6-0 shutout victory over the Blues on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Believe it or not, Raanta is one of the hottest goaltenders in the league, as he's gone 8-1-0 with a .956 save percentage in the last nine games. Raanta also has two shutouts during that stretch. The hot streak has pushed his save percentage up to .929, and his GAA is threatening to drop below 2.30. Owners can't ask for much more from a Coyotes goaltender.