Yes. Who is officially starting in the net can have an impact on the betting odds. In extreme cases in which there’s a goalie injury or a massive lack of clarity on who might be starting, books will hold off on lines until they have more information. When regular starters are slated to go, books will price the NHL betting lines accordingly based on the overall strengths of the teams. For games in which the backups get a turn, the numbers can be impacted in comparison to how they would be priced with the normal starter.