Not at all. If the Flames continue to play their game, it doesn't matter who's in net.
Who was it that wrote that article a few weeks ago about the golden line and how crossing it (with a pass or skating or whatever) increases shooting percentage drastically and, conversely, drops save percentages commensurately?
If you look at Gaudreau's goal last night, Bollig's in the prior game, and so many from the Flames, they often pass it across that line to set up shots. The goalie has no chance when you do that because he has to move side to side and is thus covering a smaller percentage of the net.
Miller is already a small guy. If they get him moving side to side like they have been able to do with The Legend, Miller will be equally as effective, which is to say, not at all.
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