Justus Annunen - NHL News & Rumors

Wins over Golden Knights Annunen stopped 19 of 22 shots in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Annunen was able to get a positive result despite a natural hat trick by Pavel Dorofeyev. The 24-year-old Annunen had a large cushion to work with after the Predators scored the first four goals of the game, and he was just able to hold on for his fourth win in six outings. The Finnish netminder is now 10-6-0 with a 2.88 GAA and an .896 save percentage over 18 games between the Predators and the Avalanche this season. Juuse Saros is likely to return to the crease for Thursday's home game versus the Blackhawks.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

VGK@NSH: Dorofeyev scores PPG against Justus Annunen | Vegas Golden Knights VGK@NSH: Dorofeyev scores PPG against Justus Annunen

6 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

VGK@NSH: Dorofeyev scores goal against Justus Annunen | Vegas Golden Knights VGK@NSH: Dorofeyev scores goal against Justus Annunen

6 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Drawing tough start Annunen will protect the home goal versus the Golden Knights on Tuesday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Impact Annunen has won three of his last five outings, allowing 10 goals on 143 shots (.930 save percentage) in that span. He'll draw a tough assignment as the Golden Knights have won four of their last six games with 17 goals scored over that stretch.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Plays well in win Annunen stopped 31 of 32 shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Annunen gave up a goal to Mikael Backlund in the second period and was able to limit the damage there. The 24-year-old Annunen has won three of his last five outings, giving up a total of 10 goals in that span. For the season, he's 9-6-0 with a 2.87 GAA and an .897 save percentage over 17 appearances, though he's posted a 2.28 GAA and a .930 save percentage in six outings since he was dealt to Nashville from Colorado. Juuse Saros remains entrenched as the No. 1, and with no back-to-back sets until the end of January, head coach Andrew Brunette may have to pick some spots for Annunen to get starts in the next few weeks.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Flames' Mikael Backlund Blasts Slapshot Past Predators' Justus Annunen

JANUARY 5 • YOUTUBE

Rocket Man | Calgary Flames Backlund unloads howitzer that beats Nashville's Justus Annunen

JANUARY 5 • NHL.COM

In goal against Flames Annunen will protect the road goal versus the Flames on Saturday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Impact Annunen is set to start the second half of a back-to-back after Juuse Saros pitched a shutout Friday in Vancouver. The 24-year-old Annunen allowed five goals on 38 shots against the Wild on Tuesday, taking the loss while playing in a back-to-back situation again. The Predators' schedule stretches out a bit after Saturday, so Annunen may not see as much playing time in the near future.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Rough night against Wild men Annunen made 33 saves in a 5-3 loss to the Wild on Tuesday.

Impact Annunen and the Preds gave up three power-play goals, and the team spent too much time in the penalty box on a night where the PK wasn't as good as it could have been. Annunen is now 2-2-0 with his new club, and he sports a 2.58 GAA and a .921 save percentage. Everyone has a bad night every once in a while, so throw this game out. Annunen is typically a solid fantasy play for daily leagues.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding goal Tuesday Annunen will defend the road net against Minnesota on Tuesday, per Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.

Impact Annunen will get the second half of Nashville's back-to-back after Juuse Saros played in Monday's 3-0 loss to Winnipeg. The 24-year-old Annunen has posted a record of 8-5-0 with a 2.83 GAA and an .894 save percentage through 15 appearances between the Predators and Avalanche this season. Minnesota has registered 2.89 goals per game in 2024-25.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Makes relief appearance Annunen gave up a goal on 13 shots in relief of Juuse Saros in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Blues, who also scored an empty-netter.

Impact Annunen was fine on mop-up duty after Saros gave up five goals on 15 shots. The 24-year-old Annunen has allowed six goals on 102 shots over four appearances in December, showing his value in a backup role. It's tough to trust either of Nashville's goalies this season, but that's more of a criticism on the team in front of them. Annunen has an 8-5-0 record with a 2.83 GAA and an .894 save percentage over 15 appearances between the Predators and the Avalanche this year. He's likely to start one of the next two games, either Monday in Winnipeg or Tuesday in Minnesota.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Showing strengths in new role Annunen made 22 saves in a 3-2 overtime win over Los Angeles on Saturday.

Impact Annunen held a shutout until the 9:24 mark of the third when Quinton Byfield rifled a snap shot past him from the slot. A few minutes later, Alex Laferriere stuffed in a rebound from in tight with the extra attacker on the ice during a delayed penalty. Annunen has been excellent in a backup role in Nashville. He is 2-1-0 with a 1.67 GAA and .944 save percentage in three games. Put him in your crease when he's in net. It's clear he has the skill and simply needed a better system to show it.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding goal Saturday Annunen will protect the home net against the Kings on Saturday, per Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.

Impact Annunen has stopped 62 of 65 shots en route to a 1-1-0 record with Nashville since being acquired from Colorado. He has posted a mark of 7-5-0 with a 2.91 GAA and an .890 save percentage through 13 appearances this season. Los Angeles is tied for 11th in the league with 3.16 goals per game in 2024-25.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Justus Annunen, recently with Avs, returns with Predators With Alexandar Georgiev faltering, the Colorado Avalanche gave Justus Annunen a chance to be their goaltender, but inconsistent play led to...

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sharp in first Preds win Annunen turned aside 35 shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Stars.

Impact The 24-year-old was impressive en route to his first win since being traded to Nashville, with Lian Bichsel spoiling his shutout bid midway through the third period. Annunen was a victim of Colorado's defensive struggles earlier in the season, but in two appearances since being shipped east, he's allowed only three goals on 65 shots for a .954 save percentage while backing up Juuse Saros.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Thursday Annunen will protect the road goal versus the Stars on Thursday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Impact Annunen lost his Predators debut last Thursday, allowing two goals on 29 shots in a 3-0 loss to the Canadiens. The 24-year-old will look to get the Predators back on track, as they have lost eight straight games (0-5-3). The Stars are a tough matchup, having won four of their last six contests with 20 goals scored over that span.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Loses in Predators debut Annunen stopped 27 of 29 shots in Thursday's 3-0 loss to the Canadiens. The third goal was an empty-netter with 46 seconds left in the third period.

Impact Annunen made his first appearance for his new club since being traded from the Avalanche on Nov. 30, but the 24-year-old couldn't secure the win. Annunen is expected to hold the same role he had with the Avs, and he'll operate as Juuse Saros' backup between the pipes.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NSH@MTL: Evans scores SHG against Justus Annunen | Montréal Canadiens Jake Evans (MTL) scores shorthanded goal against Justus Annunen (NSH) to make it 1 - 0

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • NHL.COM

Set to start Thursday Annunen is expected to start on the road against Montreal on Thursday, per Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.

Impact Annunen had a 6-4-0 record, 3.22 GAA and .872 save percentage in 11 appearances with Colorado this season before he was traded to Nashville on Saturday. This will be his first start with his new squad. Montreal is in a three-way tie for 22nd in goals per game with 2.80.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Predators trade Wedgewood to Avalanche for Annunen in swap of backup goaltenders

Colorado and Nashville have traded backup goaltenders, with the Predators receiving Justus Annunen and the Avalanche picking up Scott Wedgewood

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On his way to Music City Annunen and a sixth-round pick in the 2025 Draft were dealt from Nashville to Colorado, in exchange for Scott Wedgewood on Saturday.

Impact Annunen will back up Juuse Saros in Nashville. Annunen had a chance to wrest the No. 1 job in Colorado this season as Alexandar Georgiev has been mediocre at best, but was unable to do so. Annunen was 6-4-0 with a 3.22 GAA and an .872 save percentage in 11 appearances before the trade.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled off, then returns Monday Annunen stopped 11 of 16 shots in Monday's 8-2 loss to the Lightning.

Impact Annunen gave up three goals on seven shots before he was pulled at 10:03 of the first period, but he returned at the start of the third period and allowed two more goals in the final frame. The 24-year-old has been struggling of late, posting a 2-3-0 record with a 4.17 GAA and an .826 save percentage over his last five appearances. He should remain as the backup of Alexandar Georgiev going forward.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning's Nikita Kucherov Wires Home One-Time Blast To Chase Justus Annunen In First Period

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Facing Tampa Bay Annunen will be between the road pipes for Monday's contest against the Lightning.

Impact Annunen made 24 saves on 26 shots en route to a 3-2 win over the Flyers in his last appearance. The 24-year-old will have a tough matchup against a Tampa Bay club that ranks fifth in the NHL with 3.58 goals per game through 19 outings. Annunen has an 8-6-3 record, .886 save percentage and 2.81 GAA through 10 appearances.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hangs on for win Monday Annunen turned aside 24 shots in Monday's 3-2 win over the Flyers.

Impact The Avs seemed to have the game well in hand when Casey Mittelstadt gave them a 3-0 lead midway through the third period, but Annunen has to withstand a furious comeback attempt by the Flyers over the final 10 minutes. The 24-year-old goalie is 6-3-0 through 10 appearances this season with a 2.81 GAA and .886 save percentage, and Annunen figures to see a heavy workload while Alexandar Georgiev (upper body) is on IR.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Predators trade Wedgewood to Avalanche for Annunen in swap of backup goaltenders