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Originally Posted by Textcritic
I am reading this with what I am assuming is the intended level of sarcasm, because Rittich has had poor, costly performances in more than just a single game.
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Yes, Rittich
has had some bad games.
And some good ones where the team in front was essentially doomed
And some unlucky ones.
And some good ones where he threw his own SV% out the window letting in a meaningless late goal.
That's all true.
But the reason not many feel Rittich has cost us points is because he's been clutch in some very tight games and come away with, well,
points.
Mike Smith has been a liability in some key tight, winnable games (Montreal, Nashville, Washington, Minnesota).
That's what their SV% (5v5) in tied scenarios reflects:
