This game was not on Smith. I am the first one to pile on him whenever he performs poorly. People need to give their heads a shake here. He made some absolutely huge games and kept the team in it. He was the mvp last night. If Rittich wouldn't have let in the first shot last night, he very well may not have saved one of those ten bell chances in the second.
Poor officiating, and lack of finish lost us the game. NOT Goaltending. Enough piling on Smith. It is not deserved. Not last night, anyway.
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