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Originally Posted by Gaskal
There actually is a clear and objectionable difference in the post-game comments you posted between the Montreal game and last night's game.
He is taking clear ownership of it in the Montreal game. He did not in his interview last night despite him bearing similar responsibility for the loss.
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Agree with this as well.
Arguably, last night's major gaffs were even worse than in Montreal as well which should make total acceptance easier.
I will say though that I also understand completely why a goalie like Smith wouldn't be all over blaming himself, but I don't think it's a great attribute in team sport necessarily.
For a goalie clearly lacking in confidence though? Yeah, hard to publicly acknowledge that perhaps the thing that makes you unique and valuable may also periodically cost the team games.