Kari Lehtonen
G FA
Tue 3/13/18 12:48 PM

Lehtonen will guard the goal in Tuesday's road game against the Canadiens, Mike Heika of The Dallas Morning News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lehtonen has been razor sharp recently, posting an impressive 1.36 GAA and .955 save percentage in his last three outings, but he's compiled a disappointing 1-2-0 record over that span due to a lack of goal support from his teammates. He'll look to stay dialed in and pick up his 13th victory of the campaign in a road matchup with a struggling Canadiens club that's lost five consecutive games.

Kari Lehtonen
G FA
Mon 3/12/18 1:45 PM

Lehtonen allowed two goals on 29 shots in Sunday's loss to the Penguins.
EDGE Analysis
Lehtonen has played very well in his three most recent starts, but he's only got one victory to show for it. The veteran netminder drops to 12-8-2 on the season with a .921 save percentage. He's managed just one victory in his last five appearances, but his recent strong play indicate some more victories may be on the way. Be selective when choosing whether or not to put Lehtonen in your lineup.

Kari Lehtonen
G FA
Sun 3/11/18 3:13 PM

Lehtonen will defend the net in Pittsburgh on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Lehtonen is coming off a pair of very solid outing, saving 58-of-60 shots in his last two contests. In his last start against the Penguins, he turned away 34-of-37 while picking up the victory. Still, this isn't exactly a prime matchup for the 34-year-old goaltender. Use Lehtonen with caution on Sunday.

Kari Lehtonen
G FA
Sat 3/10/18 7:30 AM

Lehtonen allowed one goal on 27 shots during a 2-1 victory over the Ducks on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
The 31-year-old ended February on a sour note and didn't have a great start to March, but he's back on track, having allowed just two goals on the last 60 shots. Lehtonen only has 19 starts this season, but his numbers have greatly improved -- .921 save percentage and 2.24 GAA. Last season, he posted a .902 save percentage and 2.85 GAA. Apparently less is more with Lehtonen.

Kari Lehtonen
G FA
Fri 3/9/18 10:36 AM

Lehtonen will start in goal Friday evening against the visiting Ducks.
EDGE Analysis
With Ben Bishop (lower body) injured, Lehtonen will be sent between the pipes for his 25th apperance of the season. The Finn was terrific against a competitive Predators team Tuesday, as he stopped 32 of 33 shots, but he ended up getting outdueled by Pekka Rinne on the way to his seventh regulation loss of the season. Next up for Lehtonen is a Ducks team that ranks no better than 21st in goals per game (2.76), shots on goal (30.2) and power play percentage at 18.2.

Kari Lehtonen
G FA
Tue 3/6/18 11:01 PM

Lehtonen allowed a single goal on 33 shots during Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Nashville.
EDGE Analysis
It's tough to leave Bridgestone Arena victorious, and with this game having a playoff atmosphere, Lehtonen's strong showing shouldn't go unnoticed. Ben Bishop (lower body) has been unofficially ruled out for Dallas' upcoming home game against Anaheim, so look for Lehtonen to start. The veteran Finn owns a respectable .916 save percentage and 2.37 GAA for the campaign, and his value could skyrocket if Bishop ends up missing more time than expected.

Kari Lehtonen
G FA
Tue 3/6/18 12:54 AM

Lehtonen saved just 15 of 18 shots after entering in the second period of Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to Ottawa.
EDGE Analysis
Ben Bishop sustained a lower-body injury Monday, and he's expected to miss at least the next two games. As a result, Lehtonen's fantasy value is on the rise for the immediate future. Entering in relief is always a daunting test, so the Finn warrants a pass for Monday's poor showing, and especially since he still sports a solid .916 save percentage and 2.37 GAA in backup duty for the campaign. It's definitely worth noting that Dallas has a daunting upcoming schedule beginning with a road game against Nashville on Tuesday.

Kari Lehtonen
G FA
Sun 3/4/18 2:17 PM

Lehtonen will be the road starter Tuesday against the Predators, Mark Stepneski of the Stars' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lehtonen hasn't touched the blue paint since being yanked Feb. 24 after allowing four goals on 21 shots to the Jets. That wasn't close to a reflection of his previous play, though, as he compiled a .947 save percentage and 1.49 GAA in the prior eight outings, recording six wins in the process. Lehtonen is being called upon Tuesday for the second half of back-to-back starts, and he's 4-1-1 in such games this campaign.

Kari Lehtonen
G FA
Sun 2/25/18 12:32 AM

Lehtonen made 17 saves on 21 shots Saturday and was replaced with 8:01 remaining in the second period of a 5-3 loss to the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
Oh, as the pendulum swings. This is classic Lehtonen. Fresh off a shutout win over the Kings, Lehtonen coughs up a hairball against the Jets. He's had a great season, so we'll forgive him. But it's a perfect example of why he's better suited to be a backup rather than a starter.

Kari Lehtonen
G FA
Sat 2/24/18 11:45 AM

Lehtonen is preparing to face the Jets at home Saturday, Mark Stepneski of the Stars' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lehtonen was first off the ice during the morning session, which is the clear sign that he'll be patrolling the crease against a Winnipeg team that boasts the league's third-best offense and power-play assembly. The Finn is being rewarded with a second consecutive start after blanking the Kings among 18 shots Thursday night in Los Angeles.