Budaj will guard the goal in Thursday's road game against the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Budaj has struggled in back-to-back outings, suffering two consecutive losses while allowing a total of nine goals on 36 shots over that span. The 34-year-old netminder will look to get back on track in a favorable road matchup with a Panthers team that's only averaging 2.42 goals per game at home this season, 26th in the NHL.

Budaj stopped just 16 of the 21 shots he faced in Tuesday's 5-0 loss against the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Perhaps Budaj is starting to show some chinks in the armor. He has been dinged for nine goals over his past five periods. Fantasy owners shouldn't hit the panic buttong yet, however, especially considering he is just a couple of games removed from back-to-back shutouts and a five-game winning streak. He remains a bona fide No. 1 fantasy netminder, but he needs to snap of his mini-funk soon to avoid tumbling down the rankings.

Budaj led his team onto the ice for warmups and, thus, will make his seventh consecutive start Tuesday in Tampa Bay, Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider reports.

EDGE Analysis

Budaj came back down to earth Sunday after an impressive five-game streak. While Budaj's play has been solid for the most part, he's also the beneficiary of a stout Los Angeles defense that is averaging a league-low 25.6 shots allowed per game. Budaj will look to bounce back against a Lightning team that ranks 17th in the league with 2.66 goals per game.

Budaj allowed four goals on 15 shots in two periods in a 5-0 loss to the Capitals on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The 34-year-old came into Super Bowl Sunday one of the hottest goaltenders in the NHL. In his last five games, he was 5-0-0 with a .975 save percentage and three shutouts. That hot streak came to a screeching halt in the nation's capital, but don't put too much stock into it. The Capitals are currently the NHL's best team and are averaging 4.42 goals per game since Dec. 31.

Budaj will defend the net Sunday against the Capitals, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Budaj hasn't allowed a goal in the last 144:05 of live action and will look to extend that stretch in Sunday's contest. It may be difficult to post another shutout against the high-powered Capitals, but he will avoid Braden Holtby, giving him a decent shot at a victory.

Budaj snagged his seventh shutout of the season Saturday in a 1-0 overtime win over the Flyers. He stopped 17 shots.

EDGE Analysis

It was his second-straight shutout and fifth straight win, three of which have come via shutout. Jonathan Quick who? Budaj has been a beast this season and now sits tied for the NHL lead in GAA (1.96). Plug him in and enjoy the ride.

Budaj led his team out to the ice for warmups Saturday afternoon for a road game against the Flyers, NHL generalist Chuck Gormley reports.

EDGE Analysis

Afforded the opportunity for heavy playing time due to a significant groin injury to starter Jonathan Quick, the Slovakian named Budaj has crafted a 24-14-3 record to complement a 2.01 GAA and .922 save percentage, which easily represent career highs. He's also amassed six shutouts this season, and there's only one other goalie that can say they've done the same: Braden Holtby of the Capitals -- you know, the reigning Vezina Trophy winner?

Budaj saved all 20 shots he faced against Colorado on Wednesday to record his fourth straight win.

EDGE Analysis

It was the second shutout during the four-game winning streak for Budaj, and he spots a rock-solid .970 save percentage and 0.75 GAA during the stretch. The 33-year-old veteran has surprisingly climbed into No. 1 goalie territory in the majority of fantasy settings with an impressive 24 wins, .922 save percentage and 2.01 GAA. With Jonathan Quick (groin) still out at least another month, Budaj projects to continue shining for the Kings.

Budaj will start between the pipes in Wednesday's home game against the Avalanche, NHL.com's Lisa Dillman reports.

EDGE Analysis

Budaj has been razor-sharp lately, earning victories in three consecutive starts while maintaining a superb 1.00 GAA and .962 save percentage over that span. The 34-year-old backstop will look to pick up his 24th win of the campaign in a highly favorable home matchup with an Avalanche team that's only averaging 2.00 goals per game this season, last in the NHL.

Budaj stopped 30 of 32 shots in a 3-2 win over the Coyotes on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

After dropping three straight in mid-January, Budaj has roared back to allow three goals over his last three games -- all of which were road wins. His save percentage is back up to .920 to go with an equally solid 2.06 GAA and 23 wins, showing just how difficult of a decision the Kings are going to have once Jonathan Quick (groin) is ready to return in March.