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Originally Posted by RM14
Smith starting is probaly more of a test to see how reliable he can be as a goalie for a playoff run. If he $#!+s the bed in his opportunities over the next 3 weeks, they will have to trade for a competent backup.
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It's game #52. The Flames are not learning anything new about Mike Smith, and they are not using this game as some sort of test of his ability to play in the playoffs. Mike Smith is starting this game because he is the backup goalie and the coaches believe he can win. That's it.