Budaj will guard the goal in Tuesday's road game against the Devils, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Budaj was thrust into the starter's role for the Kings last season when Jonathan Quick went down with a long-term injury, and he played well despite those less than ideal circumstances, compiling a 27-20-3 record while registering a 2.12 GAA and .917 save percentage over 53 appearances. He'll look to pick up his first win of the 2017-18 campaign Tuesday in a tough road matchup with a Devils club that's averaging 4.20 goals per game this season, second in the NHL.

Budaj stopped 28 of 32 shots in Thursday's 5-2 preseason loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Budaj suffered behind a Bolts' defence that was a little on the porous side. Hopefully he won't see as many blown coverages when he's in the blue paint come regular season.

Budaj took a 4-2 preseason loss to the Panthers, letting in three goals after facing 27 shots Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Even though Budaj allowed three goals, he was still able to shut down four of the five power-play opportunities that the Panthers had throughout the game. The 35-year-old burst onto the scene last season notching an excellent .915 save percentage and 2.18 GAA, stepping up for Los Angeles after Jonathan Quick was placed on the injured reserve with a groin issue. Budaj will enter the season behind Andrei Vasilevskiy, but has the skill to be a starter if Vasilevskiy falters or succumbs to injury.

Budaj will tend the twine in Sunday's preseason matchup with Florida, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 35-year-old goaltender started his preseason by allowing two goals on 20 shots while playing two periods against Carolina on Wednesday. Budaj is set to back-up Andrei Vasilievskiy in the Tampa Bay goal this campaign, though could be called upon more frequently if the young Russian's first season as an NHL No. 1 has some bumps in the road.

Budaj is slated to start in goal Wednesday night against the Hurricanes in Carolina, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Budaj was one of the best stories in the NHL last season, thriving for the Kings -- he posted a 27-20-3 record, 2.12 GAA and .917 save percentage with seven shutouts -- to soften the blow of the team losing Jonathan Quick to a significant groin injury in the first game of the season. Budaj ended up getting dealt to the Bolts at the trade deadline, and he won half of his games as the backup to Andrei Vasilevskiy. Expect the same pecking order in goal as the Lightning prepare for the 2017-18 season, meaning Budaj may only captivate fantasy owners as an insurance option or an occasional budget play in DFS this year.

Budaj agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with Tampa Bay on Monday worth $1.025 million annually, Bob McKenzie of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

With the roster freeze in place, this deal is not yet official but as been agreed to in principle, per Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times. Budaj figures to continue serving in a backup role behind Andrei Vasilevskiy but could certainly see some significant ice time if Vasil struggles as he has in the past. Another consideration with this deal is the Vegas expansion draft as Budaj is still an option and could be selected to serve as the backup in the desert. This past season, the 34-year-old posted a 30-21-3 record, including a remarkable seven shutouts, so it wouldn't be a surprise to hear his name kicked around the Golden Knights' draft room.

The Lightning are interested in bringing Budaj back for 2017-18, reports the Tampa Times.

EDGE Analysis

Budaj is an unrestricted free agent on July 1. "We were very pleased with the finish to the season Peter had, we'd very much be interested in bringing him Peter back," GM Steve Yzerman said Thursday. And Budaj himself expressed interest in returning at the end of the season. Could be a match made in heaven.

Budaj allowed three goals on 26 shots in Sunday's 6-3 win against the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Budaj wasn't perfect in this one, but he didn't have to be with the offensive support of his young teammates. He is making the league minimum in salary, but you can bet that is going to change for the 2017-18 season. Budaj will be receiving a nice raise to serve as a backup somewhere next year.

Budaj will start Sunday against the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Budaj starting was expected as the Lightning are playing the second of a back-to-back set Sunday. He is 1-1 with an .810 save percentage in two starts against Dallas this season.

Budaj gave up three goals on 31 shots en route to a 6-3 road victory in Boston on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Budaj hasn't seen a lot of run since being dealt to Tampa Bay, as this was just his fifth appearance. The win's nice for those who still own him in fantasy, but the Czech veteran's value has predictably taken a nosedive since Jonathan Quick's return made him expendable in Los Angeles.