Antti Raanta G FA Sat 3/31/18 2:10 PM
Antti Raanta
G FA
Raanta is set for Saturday's home start against the Blues, Craig Morgan of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
One more win will net Raanta 20 for the season. He's embraced the starting role in Arizona, and one shouldn't overlook the fact that the Finn has worked his way toward spectacular ratios (2.33 GAA and .927 save percentage), with his success even more impressive when you consider that he's been stopping pucks for the worst team in the Western Conference. St. Louis could give him trouble, though, as the Notes are 8-1-1 in their last 10 games and are well in the hunt for a playoff spot.
Antti Raanta G FA Thu 3/29/18 2:52 AM
Antti Raanta
G FA
Raanta stopped 27 of 29 shots to earn his fourth straight victory, a 3-2 win over Vegas on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
March has been Raanta's month, as he's now 6-1-0 since the calendar turned to March and hasn't given up more than three goals all month. He also hasn't posted a save percentage lower than .931 or given up more than two goals since March 1. With how he's finishing the year, he should be an automatic start in the Coyotes' final games.
Antti Raanta G FA Wed 3/28/18 3:39 PM
Antti Raanta
G FA
Raanta will patrol the crease against the Golden Knights on Wednesday, Dave Vest of the Coyotes' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Raanta is on a roll with victories in four of his last five outings and a 1.41 GAA over that stretch. The netminder is coming off a win over the powerhouse Lightning, who managed a meager 20 shots on goal Monday. If his defense can provide similar support versus Vegas, the 28-year-old could earn his fourth straight victory. A strong end to the 2017-18 campaign will likely mean big bucks for Raanta, who is scheduled to become a free agent July 1.
Antti Raanta G FA Tue 3/27/18 1:53 AM
Antti Raanta
G FA
Raanta stopped 19 of 20 shots Monday, picking up a win in a 4-1 victory over Tampa Bay.
EDGE Analysis
While the Lightning didn't get pucks to the net against Raanta, he can only stop the shots that reach him, and for the most part, he did just that. His worst performance in his past five games saw a .938 save percentage and two goals given up, an impressive showing given the Desert Dogs' struggles this season. At this point, Raanta should be in your lineup whenever he gets an opportunity to start.
Antti Raanta G FA Mon 3/26/18 11:24 AM
Antti Raanta
G FA
Raanta will patrol the blue paint in Monday's matchup with Tampa Bay, Dave Vest of the Coyotes' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
After watching from the bench for the Yotes' last two contests, Raanta will return to the net and hope to continue his recent run of form. The netminder is 2-1-0 in his prior three outings, along with a 1.68 GAA and .953 save percentage. The Finn will need to continue performing well if he is going to hold off Darcy Kuemper for the starting job in Arizona -- as well as heading into free agency this offseason.
Antti Raanta G FA Wed 3/21/18 11:23 PM
Antti Raanta
G FA
Raanta stopped 29 shots in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Sabres.
EDGE Analysis
He's finishing the season with a flourish -- Raanta's won five of his last six starts despite missing six games in March with a lower-body injury, allowing only nine goals over that span with a .953 save percentage. The Coyotes are likewise surging to close out a disappointing campaign, and Raanta is solidifying his spot as the club's goalie of the present and the future.
Antti Raanta G FA Wed 3/21/18 12:55 PM
Antti Raanta
G FA
Raanta has received the starting nod for Wednesday's road game against the Sabres, Dave Vest of the Coyotes' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Raanta's maintained an impressive .925 save percentage through 41 games this season. He needs only one more win to reach a career-high 17 after serving as a backup for the Blackhawks and Rangers through his first four years of NHL service time. It's clear from his tidy ratios that Raanta is cut out for the No. 1 job in Arizona, but staying healthy for a sustained period of time is his next obstacle in the way of being a can't-miss fantasy commodity. Raanta will be pitted against the league's worst team as far as records go in his upcoming start.
Antti Raanta G FA Tue 3/20/18 2:20 AM
Antti Raanta
G FA
Raanta recorded his fourth win in five starts, stopping 42 of 44 shots in a 5-2 victory over Calgary on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Raanta had to be at his best in this one, as the Flames easily outshot the Coyotes and could have buried Arizona if not for some fine work by Raanta in the cage. For 56 minutes, he kept his team in it until the Coyotes were able to put the game away in the final four minutes, marking his fifth straight game where he held his opponent to three goals or fewer. He's playing very well right now and is an easy starting call.
Antti Raanta G FA Mon 3/19/18 2:21 PM
Antti Raanta
G FA
Raanta will be between the pipes at home against the Flames on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Raanta returned Saturday after a six-game absence, making 30 saves on 32 shots but taking a loss. He's having a fine season in the desert, as the 28-year-old has a 2.42 GAA and a .924 save percentage. The Finn is catching the Flames on the second day of a back-to-back, which is a point in Raanta's favor as well.
Antti Raanta G FA Sun 3/18/18 2:14 AM
Antti Raanta
G FA
Raanta returned to the crease Saturday against the Wild, stopping 30 of 32 shots in a 2-1 loss.
EDGE Analysis
Raanta had missed the past six games with a lower-body injury and looked excellent in his return. While he was outdueled by Devan Dubnyk in this one, Raanta is sporting a .924 save percentage this season and has given up just six goals in his last four starts. The 28-year-old is valauble in many fantasy leagues due to his heavy workload and solid rate stats.