Here's a look at theScore's goaltender value rankings for Friday, October 9:
| # | NAME | OPPONENT | RISK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmy Howard | vs. TOR | Low |
| 2 | Henrik Lundqvist | at CBJ | Low |
| 3 | Jonathan Quick | vs. ARI | Low |
| 4 | Sergei Bobrovsky | vs. NYR | Medium |
| 5 | Corey Crawford | at NYI | Medium |
| 6 | Cory Schneider | vs WPG | Medium |
| 7 | Jonathan Bernier | at DET | Medium |
| 8 | Michael Hutchison | at NJ | High |
| 9 | Mike Smith | at LA | High |
| 10 | Thomas Griess | vs. CHI | High |
The low-value goalies above provide favorable match ups against teams that struggle on offense. Howard, Lundqvist and Quick battle teams already struggling to find twine, while the medium- and high-risk value goaltenders are guaranteed to see an abundance of shots.