Hogberg was the first goalie off the ice Thursday, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports, indicating he will defend the cage at home versus Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

Hogberg is bogged down in a five-game losing streak in which he's posted a 0-3-2 record despite a solid .919 save percentage. Until Anders Nilsson (concussion) is cleared to play, Hogberg figures to continue carrying the load over veteran Craig Anderson so the team can evaluate the young netminder.

Hogberg yielded two goals on 35 shots in a 3-0 loss to the Avalanche on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

To his credit, Hogberg did well against the Avalanche, but his fellow Senators didn't generate any offense. The Swede has now lost five straight starts (0-3-2) to fall to 2-5-7 on the year. He has a 2.93 GAA and a .912 save percentage through 17 appearances. The Senators are back at home Thursday to face the Coyotes.

Hogberg will patrol the road crease for Tuesday's game against the Avalanche, Hailey Salvian of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old has perhaps deserved a better fate in his past five starts, going 1-2-2 along with a 2.92 GAA and .922 save percentage in that span. Hogberg will face a stiff test Tuesday, facing a Colorado offense that leads the league in goals per game this campaign (3.65).

Hogberg turned aside 11 of 12 shots after replacing Craig Anderson to begin the third period during Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

The one goal Hogberg did allow came on a four-on-one rush during a Winnipeg power play, typifying the kind of defense Ottawa was playing in the afternoon affair. Hogberg has emerged as the Sens' No. 1 goalie since the calendar flipped to 2020, and on the season he sports a 2.98 GAA and .910 save percentage.

Hogberg allowed four goals on 34 shots in Thursday's 4-1 loss to Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Hogberg was overwhelmed by Colorado's talented attack, falling to 2-4-7. The Swedish netminder has helped his team rack up some points by keeping most games close, but two wins in 13 starts is nothing to get excited about for fantasy purposes.

According to Nicolas St-Pierre of 94.5 Unique FM, Hogberg was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, which suggests he'll get the start in goal for Thursday's home clash with Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Hogberg hasn't gotten much help from his teammates recently, suffering three consecutive losses despite posting an admirable .923 save percentage over that span. The 25-year-old Swede will attempt to pick up his third win of the season in a difficult home matchup with an Avalanche team that's averaging 3.46 goals per game on the road this campaign, fourth in the NHL.

Hogberg turned aside 26 of 28 shots in a 3-2 shootout loss to Anaheim on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Hogberg was steady once again but still came out on the losing end for the 10th time in 12 decisions (2-3-7) this season. The 25-year-old rookie has produced a perfectly respectable 2.90 GAA and .912 save percentage for the Senators but has been provided with more than three goals of offensive support only twice all season.

Hogberg will defend the home net in Tuesday's game versus the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Hogberg has played well in the new year, sporting a .924 save percentage, but a lack of offensive support pegged him with a 1-1-4 record since the beginning of January. The Ducks are bottom feeders in the Western Conference, but they've gone 4-2-0 over the last six outings.

Hogberg allowed four goals on 36 shots in a 5-3 loss to the Capitals on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old played much better in his first game back from the All-Star break Monday, stopping 50 of 53 shots, but the Senators lost that game too, that one in overtime. Hogberg is used to the losing, as he is 2-3-6 in 13 games this season. He hasn't excelled in any other category either with a 3.00 GAA and .910 save percentage this season.

Hogberg will protect the home goal Friday against the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Hogberg has a 1-1-4 record with a 2.75 GAA and a .919 save percentage through his last seven appearances (six starts). The Swede faces a tough task against the Capitals, who have averaged 3.75 goals per game in their last eight outings.