The NHL schedule recently passed the quarter-season mark, meaning we're beginning to get a decent sense of who is performing well, and who isn't. With the Winter Olympics right around the corner, and a wealth of competition at the goalie position in the NHL, we take a look at who's helped their standing, who needs to pick it up, and who will likely man the crease for each country when the games finally begin.

United States

What was once considered a two-horse race, for the time being, seems to be trending toward a leader in the clubhouse. While Ryan Miller (the incumbent) was expected to see stiff competition from Jonathan Quick, inconsistent play and injuries have felled the Kings' netminder. With Quick now reportedly out until around Christmas nursing an injury, it's an entirely different ballgame. Even if Quick does return in about a month's time, with backup Ben Scrivens playing so well, will Quick even get enough looks in net to change anyone's mind?

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