Kiprusoff needs to give the Flames better goaltending than he has so far. For this team to be competitive this year, they'll need above average netminding from their number one.

Kiprusoff allowed 4 goals on 29 shots in the Flames season opener, and the task doesn't get any easier tonight as he faces Anaheim who chased Cory Schneider from the net on Saturday, scoring 5 goals on 14 shots.

Kiprusoff who has played in at least 70 games every season for the last 7 years, is expected to play almost every game this year with the shortened schedule. The workload alone is enough to solidify him as a #1 fantasy option, but he will still post a solid GAA and SV% to go along with it.

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In three appearances against the Canucks this season, Kipper has a 1-1-0 record with a 3.55 GAA and .868 SV%.

In three appearances against the Canucks this season, Kipper has a 1-1-0 record with a 3.55 GAA and .868 SV%.

In five starts against the Avs this season, Kipper has a 4-0-1 record with a 1.98 GAA and .937 SV%.

In three starts against the Kings this season, Kipper has a 2-1-1 record with a 1.30 GAA, .952 SV% and one shutout.

In three starts against the Stars this season, Kipper has a 0-1-2 record with a 2.58 GAA and .912 SV%.

In two starts against the Stars this season, Kiprusoff has a 0-0-2 record with a 2.37 GAA and .931 SV%.