Anders Nilsson

Anders Nilsson tending to the twine for Sabres versus Dallas

Buffalo Sabres goalie Anders Nilsson will start on Thursday night against the Dallas Stars.

What It Means:

Nilsson allowed two goals on 34 shots last Friday in a victory over the Detroit Red Wings. Entering tonight, he has a 2.52 goals-against average and .925 save percentage on the season with an 8-6-4 record.

Nilsson is tied for numberFire's 17th-ranked fantasy goalie among Thursday's 26 starters. We project him for 26.6 saves, 2.7 goals against and a 43.0 percent chance of scoring a win.