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Originally Posted by Textcritic
I don't think this was ever an option, nor do I think it is a viable solution. If and when the Flames beat the Oilers it will be with Markstrom in goal, and it will be because he has played great. Even if he has got a mental block hindering him against that team, there is no reason to think he can't get over it. It's a small thing, but it is a place to start: people forget that he was air-tight in the Flames's first win v. the Oilers last year; that's how the whole team will succeed against them.
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It's a team game. Regardless of the fact that Markstrom is (deservedly) the starter, all options need to be on the table and everyone should be ready to contribute.
I thought the series was still winnable if they had made a goalie change - it was certainly worth a shot.