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Originally Posted by GioforPM
I beg to differ on the following:
First Rittich goal: The mistake isn't the big rebound so much as Rittich having no clue that he didn't have the puck. In that it was like a couple that have snuck through Smith, like that killer against Montreal. Smith makes the latter save if he realizes the puck has trickled through and reacts. Rittich makes a save (or has a shot at one anyway) if he realizes the rebound has gone all the way out to the point.
Second Rittich Goal: I think it was a decent goal, but man, if Smith lets one in from there it's a different story.
First Smith Goal: Just outdueled by a really good player and beaten by a good shot that went in under the bar. It's a 50-50 play where Smith went with the odds of where shots usually go. Bob was beaten by a similar shot but everyone just praised the shooter on that one.
The goals Bob let in were probably worse than any except the third Rittich goal. 5 holes - have a look at what's said about Smith when that happens. Pretty open shots from the slot like Lindholm).
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The first Smith goal, it's a great shot by Atkinson. handcuffs Smith. But, the biggest issue is how deep he is in the net.