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Originally Posted by 1qqaaz
I can see why you'd want to play the starter. The Flames might be in a tight playoff with the Blues come March/April. But does Smith really give the Flames the best chance to win?
If goalies are getting more "bruised", they may need more rest more often.
Smith has an awful track record after shutouts (at least with the Flames), he's also be weak against the Blues in general.
Rittich has done well in a backup role in the past. We don't want him to get too rusty.
And even if Rittich doesn't give us the best record tonight, we might want to consider: which decision will ultimately make the Flames end up with the most wins possible?
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Has anyone yet considered that maybe Smith was more dialed in at practice, perhaps changing Peters' mind about the starter tonight? Could be as simple as that.