NHL starting goalies tonight: Who to start and bench for your fantasy hockey team | 12th October

The 2022-23 NHL season is off to an exciting start, and as fans soak in the early action, it's become clear that hockey is back in full swing.

Even though Connor Bedard's presence was expected to be a game-changer, the Blackhawks suffered a loss to the Bruins in their second game of the NHL season. Bedard, selected as the number one overall pick by the Blackhawks, has made a modest start, notching two points in his first two games.

As we enter the third day of hockey action, more teams are gearing up to play their first games of the NHL season, promising an abundance of thrilling moments on the ice.

Here's a glimpse of the projected starting goalies for each team on the third day of the season, featuring seven exciting NHL games:

NHL Day 3 kicks off with Philadelphia Flyers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 7:07 pm EDT

• Philadelphia Flyers Starting Goalie: Carter Hart
• Columbus Blue Jackets Starting Goalie: Elvis Merzlikins

Carter Hart defends the Flyers' net against the Blue Jackets, guarded by Elvis Merzlikins.

New York Rangers vs. Buffalo Sabres

Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 7:07 pm EDT

• New York Rangers Starting Goalie: Igor Shesterkin
• Buffalo Sabres Starting Goalie: Devon Levi

The Rangers start with Igor Shesterkin in goal, while the Sabres have Devon Levi.

Detroit Red Wings vs. New Jersey Devils

Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 7:30 pm EDT

• Detroit Red Wings Starting Goalie: Ville Husso
• New Jersey Devils Starting Goalie: Vitek Vanecek

Ville Husso minds the net for the Red Wings, and the Devils rely on Vitek Vanecek.

Florida Panthers vs. Minnesota Wild

Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 8:07 pm EDT

• Florida Panthers Starting Goalie: Sergei Bobrovsky
• Minnesota Wild Starting Goalie: Filip Gustavsson

Sergei Bobrovsky guards the Panthers' goal, and Filip Gustavsson defends for the Wild.

Seattle Kraken vs. Nashville Predators

Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 8:07 pm EDT

• Seattle Kraken Starting Goalie: Philipp Grubauer
• Nashville Predators Starting Goalie: Juuse Saros

Philipp Grubauer protects the Kraken's net, while Juuse Saros defends the Predators.

St. Louis Blues vs. Dallas Stars

Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 8:07 pm EDT

• St. Louis Blues Starting Goalie: Jordan Binnington
• Dallas Stars Starting Goalie: Jake Oettinger

Jordan Binnington starts in the Blues' goal, and the Stars rely on Jake Oettinger.

Vegas Golden Knights vs. San Jose Sharks

Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 10:37 pm EDT

• Vegas Golden Knights Starting Goalie: Logan Thompson
• San Jose Sharks Starting Goalie: Kaapo Kahkonen

Logan Thompson patrols the Golden Knights' net, and Kaapo Kahkonen guards the Sharks' goal.