Budaj allowed four goals in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Canadiens on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

He stop 26 of 30 attempts versus Montreal but wasn't able to come up with key saves in the shootout. After a stellar start to the season, Budaj has yielded nine goals in his last seven periods. He was pulled from his start Thursday, and Budaj didn't do much better Sunday, though, two of the four goals he allowed came on the power play. He is 12-7-2 with a 2.23 GAA and .909 save percentage.

Budaj will defend the goal for Sunday's matchup against the Canadiens, Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period reports.

EDGE Analysis

Budaj has looked very shaky in his last two starts, allowing five goals on only 29 shots for a frightening .828 save percentage over that span. The Kings' de facto starting goalie gets the Canadiens, who are scoring 2.88 goals per game, on Sunday.

Budaj was pulled after giving up two goals on six shots in the first period Thursday against Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

Jeff Zatkoff sparkled in relief (25 saves on 26 shots) and ended up stealing a win, which might inspire the Kings to give Budaj a day off when they get back in action Sunday. Following a five-game winning streak, the veteran netminder has proceeded to allow five goals on 29 shots in a span of four periods.

Budaj will tend twine Thursday against the Coyotes, Helene Elliot of the LA Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Budaj surrendered his first loss in six games Wednesday, allowing three goals on 23 shot attempts against the Sharks. Prior to that, the 34-year-old netminder was on a roll, going 5-0 with a 1.80 GAA and .929 save percentage in his previous five starts. Currently tied for second in the NHL in wins (12) this season, the Czech backstop will try to tally his 13th victory over a Coyotes' offense that ranks 25th in goals scored per game (2.33).

Budaj surrendered three goals on just 23 shots Wednesday in a 4-1 loss to San Jose. The fourth was an empty-netter.

EDGE Analysis

The Sharks got to Budaj early, blowing all three goals past him in the first period and ultimately ruining his opportunity to tie Carey Price for the NHL wins lead. The loss snapped a five-game winning streak for the 34-year-old, who allowed two goals or less during that span. Nonetheless, given his surprisingly solid performance this year -- that features a .915 save percentage and 2.09 GAA -- in lieu of Jonathan Quick (groin), he probably won't be turning the net over to backup Jeff Zatkoff anytime soon, except in back-to-back situations.

Budaj will gurad the cage in Wednesday's home game against the Sharks, Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period reports.

EDGE Analysis

Budaj has been fantastic of late, stringing together five consecutive wins while maintaining an impressive 1.80 GAA and .929 save percentage over that span. The 34-year-old backstop will look to pick up his 13th win of the season in a matchup with a hot Sharks team that has won four of their last five games.

Budaj picked up his fifth straight win Saturday, stopping 18 of 19 shots in an overtime win over Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Budaj has now made 20 consecutive appearances in the Los Angeles net and advances to 12-6-1 on the season with a .917 save percentage. The veteran is playing excellent hockey for a surging Kings squad currently sitting sixth in the Western Conference standings. Given the fact Budaj has allowed two or fewer goals in each of his last five outings, he's a fairly solid bet in fantasy right now.

Budaj will start in net Saturday against the Blackhawks, Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago64) reports.

EDGE Analysis

Budaj is set to make his 20th consecutive appearance as the workhorse continues to dominate playing time in the Kings' net. The 34-year-old netminder is on a four-game win streak -- recording a 2.01 GAA and .925 save percentage during that time -- but will face a Blackhawks team that is tied for seventh in the NHL in goals scored (64).

Budaj is expected to start in goal Saturday night against the visiting Blackhawks, Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider reports.

EDGE Analysis

Budaj was first off the ice in morning skate, which is the telling sign that he'll be the starter for the evening's contest. The Czech tender has allowed exactly two goals in each of his last four starts (all wins). Barring an unforeseen switch in pregame warm-ups, expect Budaj to work between the pipes against a Blackhawks team trying to grind through a seventh consecutive road appearance.

Budaj allowed two goals on 24 shots in a 4-2 win over the visiting Islanders on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Budaj has been crushing it this season, rattling off four straight wins while appearing in the most games of any NHL goaltender (19). It's as unlikely a storyline as any given he started the season in the AHL behind Jonathan Quick (groin) and Jeff Zatkoff, which is further colored by his terrific .916 save percentage and 2.10 GAA. Props to you if you were able to jump on the Budaj train and take advantage of his surprising success.