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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
This isn't a Talbot situation where Elliott has played most of the season. I see no reason to give him rest unless he's battling minor injuries or fatigue. Johnson was horrible against the Bruins and this game has some importance in playoff positioning as a Preds win could close the gap and a rested Elliott isn't going to make much of a difference if the Flames end up finishing 8th and face the Hawks in the first round. Go for the big win to keep the Preds at distance don't leave it to chance with a guy that hasn't played much lately and was poor in his last outing.
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Johnson's last five games:
0.871 SP = L
0.947 = W
0.826 = L
0.939 = W
0.750 = L
Based on this I would expect a big game from him tonight. I think it is important to have the #1 goalie in a groove, rested and ready to go heading into the playoffs. It is also important that the backup gets a few touches without too many gaps in between, and hopefully a couple of wins.
Johnson will be fine tonight.