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Originally Posted by The Professor
Re: Playoff starting goalie. I agree that there is no way the staff has concretely picked a starter but are likely leaning one way. Smith starting this game is not conclusive that he’ll start the PO’s. I feel safer with Rittich BUT I think Smith’s puck handling skills could be absolutely pivotal in a seven game series. The amount of wear and tear on our D is limited, and essentially eliminates the dumpin as a means for the opposition to gain the zone, forcing them to carry it in always, leading to turnovers.
That said my guess is that both goalies will get starts in the playoffs.
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I agree that it's a big deal. Rittich is obviously not on Smith's level, but he's a pretty good puck handler himself too. Well, at least a confident puck handler.