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Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden
I don't think that we are in disagreement here. In the last 4 playoffs the champion team has split some of the games between two goalies. That being said, there is usually a clear number one. I think that goal tending at this rate will be the pitfall of this team. Because after some first round adjustments winners ride a goalie to the finish line.
That is why I suggest riding Rittich for the remainder of the season after next game. Getting one goalie hot is the Flames chance at success. I don't know what the best way to do that is, but managing Rittich's schedule is over.
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Ideally, yes, and I think the coaches are likely planning for Rittich to get most of the starts heading into the playoffs. But he needs to play well in those games. I think he has been good for the last couple weeks, but not so good that he has established himself as the guy who starts Game #1. I expect there is also a backup plan in place for Smith to start Game #1 in the event that Rittich does not rise to the occasion.