Anton Forsberg Poised for San Jose Start Amidst Ottawa Goaltending Shake-Up

Anton Forsberg is slated to start in goal on the road against San Jose on Thursday, John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio reports. Coming off a 2023-24 season where he went 15-12-0 with a 3.21 GAA and two shutouts in 30 contests, Forsberg's role has shifted following the acquisition of Linus Ullmark, making it unlikely he'll reach 30 games this year. He previously had a strong 2021-22 campaign with a 22-17-4 record, 2.82 GAA, and .917 save percentage in 46 games, but struggled last season (11-11-2, 3.26 GAA, .902 SV% in 28 games) and tore his MCL in both knees, though he's expected to be ready for training camp. Despite a five-year commitment to Joonas Korpisalo and the addition of Cam Talbot, Forsberg is projected for 10-15 wins with a GAA around 3.00 and a .905 save percentage. He has a history of being traded (to Blackhawks in Panarin deal) and competing for backup roles.