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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Bottom line on Markstrom so far this year:
7 goals against in 3 games plus an OT. 2.30 GAA, .924 save percentage
If someone said he would have those numbers, giving up a total of 7 goals, most people would take it.
The problem is that the Flames have only scored 2 goals per game (plus an empty netter). It's a 3-2 league. Markstrom has done his part - the team has to start scoring 3 and they'll be in great shape.
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I think the full story of a goalie is not the raw numbers but how they perform in game-critical situations.
Some games are just destined to be shut-outs, often against weaker or tired teams. In other games, you need the goalie to be the difference maker and with the sample size of 3 at the moment, I can't say whether or not he will be an effective difference maker in those closer or must-win games this season. Right now his raw numbers are boosted by the shutout against Detroit.
We will just have to hope that the defense gets better and his numbers improve in those games where he needs to stand out.