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Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus
I don't see how there is any connection between playing a backup in a game like this and the team having some sort of consistent approach or advantage because of it. All the top teams in the league run with a clear-cut, number one goalie exclusively. One of the biggest reasons we're even discussing playoff hockey in Calgary is because of Brian Elliott.
You wan the team to play consistently, you go with the most consistent goalie you have unless there's a reason to rest him. Playing Phil Suave instead of Kipprusoff didn't instill any added confidence in the Flames years ago and it certainly isn't going to be different with Johnson.
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You seem to forget that one of the biggest reasons also that this team is discussing playoff hockey is Chad Johnson. He has been as consistent as Elliott has for pretty much the whole year. Last game he had an off game, big deal, every goalie has them. This team will need both goalies playing well to have any chance once they get into the dance. You just can't run Elliott into the ground in the final stretch and there is no reason to with a playoff spot all but wrapped up. This is a lesson the Oilers are going to learn the hard way when they start their playoff series with a burnt out goalie.