Sentences with word «goaltending»

Columbus is a tough first - round matchup for the Capitals, but their play down the stretch makes a long playoff run possible if they get strong goaltending from Braden Holtby or Philipp Grubauer.
Others are suggesting Bill Peters, who is still employed by Carolina - but with plenty of goaltending concerns surrounding his current club, it seems like a nuclear meltdown waiting to happen to put the guy who says «just make a damn save» coaching the guy who insisted he wants to play «with teammates who can score».
The Blazers led by 10 early in the fourth quarter but Westbrook converted a three - point play after Pat Connaughton was called for goaltending, pulling the Thunder to 95 - 90.
If they're getting great goaltending from Rinne, too, it's going to be challenging for any team to beat them four times in a seven - game series.
With the possession statistics and high - danger chances trending toward the Predators» favor over this two - game span, it's fair to say this series is being won — and lost — on goaltending.
Back from the WHA came erstwhile Boston Goalie Gerry Cheevers, a thoroughbred owner of growing repute — his colt Royal Ski looms large in any early reckoning of the 1977 Kentucky Derby (page 34)-- who teams with Gilles Gilbert to form the game's best goaltending combination.
The questions about goaltending came back to roost, however, when the Stars blew up in tremendous fashion in a Game 7 versus the Blues in the second round of the playoffs.
Team Robinson has utilized time of possession and great goaltending from Brian Littleton to dominate the season thus far..
The Capitals played a hell of a series, led by game after game of lockdown goaltending by Holtby.
Especially when you consider how Melrose has handled the Kings» scary goaltending situation.
I'd expect goaltending coach Benoit Allaire will remain if he wants to stay.
Fairly close with goaltending being the difference.
I think his point is really just that bad goaltending wasnt the reason they lost last night.
The problem is not goaltending or defense, it's our complete lack of offense.
This is rather unfortunate, as hot goaltending and shooting can carry teams deep into the spring.
Philly should probably think about coming up with a solution to their annual goaltending conundrum.
The fact that this team is teetering on the playoff brink, rather than comfortably ensconced in a playoff spot, can be attributed to a lot of things, lousy depth and bad (if not - entirely - unpredictable) goaltending injury luck among them.
Last year, I wouldn't say Hakstol did much of a job, but we also suffered from atrocious goaltending that even the most anti-Hak among us can't possibly blame on the coach.
The Rangers» 54 - year Cup drought finally ended thanks to the gritty leadership of Mark Messier and stingy goaltending by Mike Richter, but it was classy blueliner Leetch who won the Smythe after scoring 11 goals and 34 points in only 23 games.
A reminder to Braden Holtby to tighten up his at times lackluster goaltending these last few games?
FORWARDS 2 Even without Forsberg, Avalanche has firepower DEFENSE 3 Blake, Foote are anchors; pressure's on Skoula GOALTENDING 2 Roy proved last season he's still one of the best SPECIAL TEAMS 6 PP is awesome; Yelle, Podein must improve on PK MANAGEMENT 1 G.M. Lacroix is fearless; makes all the right moves
Anaheim goaltending consultant Francois Allaire simplified his technique, helping Giguere better read passes and urging patience in dropping into the butterfly.
Take that downright honest character, add a generous portion of Parent's wizard goaltending, plus a good measure of Captain Bobby Clarke's fanatical desire, have it rise to special occasions with Rick MacLeish's inspired play, season with a few sprigs of Kate Smith's golden tones, pour it all into Shero's disciplined system — and you have your basic Stanley Cup champion.
In contrast, the Buffalo goaltending was extremely shoddy when the nervous Gerry Desjardins was between the posts, but the veteran Crozier — he of the multiple stomach operations — performed solidly when called on for the final game and a brief appearance in Game Three.
Then Cechmanek, the backup on the Czech Republic's 1998 Olympic gold medal team, and the Flyers ran into Czech goaltending hero Dominik Hasek and the Sabres in the first playoff round.
They beat the Buffalo Sabres 2 - 0 behind Bernie Parent's impeccable goaltending in the climactic sixth game in steamy Buffalo.
Black - and - gold bumper stickers reading KING RICHARD, in recognition of Richard Brodeur's stellar goaltending earlier in the playoffs, abounded, and the white towels that had become the Canucks» symbol during their semifinal defeat of the Black Hawks sold like crazy.
The underlying question of whether they could score enough to make up for all of the defensive miscues and subpar goaltending was answered when the Stars outperformed most expectations, finishing first in the West and second in the league behind the Washington Capitals in both points and goal differential.
The run - and - gun style that is not conducive to sound defensive play loses some of its firepower, and the green defense and porous goaltending can't keep the puck out of the net enough to get the wins the Stars need to compete in the Central Division.
The questions about goaltending persist, and after a year of splitting time as starters, the hope is that Kari Lehtonen and Antti Niemi will be more comfortable in net this year.
Can the Avalanche get enough goaltending out of Semyon Varlamov to compensate for any growing pains they might have with a new coach?
We scored 3 goals in the 3rd on Saturday, just need to tighten up the D / goaltending again.
We match up pretty well speed and skill-wise against Vegas, goaltending even... whoever makes the most of their opportunities will come away with this series.
Between the intriguing goaltending matchup and the battle for defensive superiority, this series will turn out to be a lot more exciting than expected.
The Flyers are not even close to the Browns, even with the Flyers annual pathetic goaltending.
Hell, even when the team wins it feels hollow because of the absolute shitshow of player deployment and confused strategy that would inevitably get salvaged by some puck luck or phenomenal goaltending.
In 2008 - 09, it was Semyon Varlamov who beat Lundqvist's Rangers in the Conference Quarterfinals, and in 2009 - 10 it was a Michal Neuvirth's goaltending performance that helped dispatch the Rangers in five games in the first round.
I think we are undervaluing Holtby because of the bad year and most on this board tend to value goaltending less than the average decision - maker in the game.
Early goal: Check Pk scored on: Check Sub par goaltending: check Google definition of insanity will soon show TM in the picture.
Jets goaltending coach Wade Flaherty talks to Hellebuyck almost daily about what he needs to be successful, and the staff pays careful attention to making sure the 24 - year - old is good to go.
If you're telling me I'm probably seeing six or seven goals, or some fantastic goaltending, I'm going to buy tickets even if the Wings lose.
Kris King, the NHL's new goaltending - equipment czar, is bracing for some strange looks from airport security personnel this season.
TB is definitely stacked and by far the best team in East but I think goaltending will doom them in playoffs.
After riding a strong defensive game and equally impressive goaltending throughout Euro 2012, will Italy be able to muster the offensive push needed to advance against a high - powered German side?
Says one NHL goaltending coach, «We always say that if a guy looks small on the ice, he's got a problem.»
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