Very good news to see a fully healthy starting line-up heading into the playoffs.
Also really like the lines and d-pairs. I don't think I would change a thing, at least to start.
I've preferred Rittich to Smith all year, but honestly, Smith has been a lot better since the all-star break than he was earlier in the season, and both are playing pretty close to the same right now, so I can't fault the decision to stat Smith at all (if that's what happens here). Go with the experienced vet. Plus he does add a dimension with his puck handling.
Exciting times!
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