Devin Cooley makes 36 saves in Flames 2-1 win over Wild

Cooley's 36-save performance on Thursday keeps him in a clear starter's role with 78% of Calgary's starts, making him a solid hold in fantasy.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 23, 2026 · Updated October 23, 2026

Devin Cooley made 36 saves on 37 shots in Calgary's 2-1 win over Minnesota on Thursday, October 22, earning the decision in 60:00 of ice time. The Flames netminder allowed just one goal in the victory.

Cooley takes 78% of the team's starts. His save quality grades 91 out of 100 among goalies, reflecting strong work on high-danger chances and goals saved above expected, even as his recent counting numbers sit at a .903 save percentage and 3.12 goals-against average over 37 games.

Fantasy impact

Player by player

Devin Cooley

Cooley made 36 saves against Minnesota. His save quality grades 91 out of 100 among goalies, a metric built on goals saved above expected and high-danger work, which points to him giving his team a chance to win even when shots pile up. With 78% of Calgary's starts, he remains the clear number one in net.

The Flames have four games left this week (Thursday, Saturday, Monday, Wednesday), and Cooley should see the majority of those chances. His recent .903 save percentage and 3.12 goals-against average over 37 games are modest counting numbers, but the underlying quality of his work makes him a hold in standard formats. Fantasy managers can count on consistent starts from him.

What to do

• Hold Cooley as a reliable starter who will see the bulk of Calgary's four remaining games this week.

• Start him confidently in formats that reward volume, given his 78% share of starts and heavy workload.

• Trust his save quality (91st percentile) to deliver value even when the counting stats look average.

Schedule this week