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Originally Posted by Flamescuprun2018
I fully agree, major risk with Elliott in net for such a crucial game. Elliott has cost us games as he has given up 13 more goals than league average based on number of shots faced (GSAA). That equates to several points in the standings. Johnson has let in 7 fewer goals than league average based on number of shots faced (GSAA). That equates to a few points in standings stolen by Johnson. The stats are not even close. Johnson's 0.924 SV% is better than all of Kippers Flames seasons except for his lights out 2003-04 season!
Goalie Stats
Player W L T/O SV% GAA QS% GSAA
Chad Johnson 15 10 1 .924 2.25 .577 7.46
Brian Elliott 8 10 1 .889 2.95 .474 -12.59
Source: http://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/CGY/2017.html |
Interesting fact:
While his ES SV% is rough, Elliott has actually been the best goalie in the league when shorthanded over the past month (0.960ish), while Johnson has been dismal when the Flames are down a man all season.
This could mean a lot of things, or nothing. But Elliott was previously known as a high-pressure goalie. When the pressure goes up, he plays better. In a game like tonight, with a load of pressure and plenty of penalties for just looking at McDavid coming our way... Elliott might actually be the smart choice.
Either way, it's not great to compare the two season for season. Elliott has improved and Johnson has fallen off over their last month or so. There's no clear advantage today of using one over the other. Season-to-date stats tell the past, not the present or future.