You know, even though Hrudey was tough on Hiller for that play on the Coyotes goal, I would be much tougher on Schlemko for that one. Two things he did wrong, in my mind:
1) Failed to keep the puck in the offensive zone, which essentially prompted Hiller to come out to play the puck. When the camera panned over and I saw Hiller already there, I was relieved he made that decision. Unfortunately, as Hrudey mentioned, his decision-making was a touch slow and the forechecker was there quick.
2) As Schlemko raced back to break up the play, instead of engaging the forechecker moving in on Hiller and the puck, he took a quick left and went to cover the front of the net. What?? Engage the man with the puck and let your GOALTENDER go tend to the net. I didn't like that whole sequence by Schlemko. Hiller wasn't perfect on that play but I think he shouldn't take the entire blame like he seems to be.
Anyway, just an unfortunate play that made this game more intense than I think any of us wanted! Hopefully they learn from it and move on and up.
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