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Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov
but, but, but that was due to NYI's 3rd ranked pk in the league!... lol
If Markstrom doesn't save both those breakaways we are for sure headed to OT.
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We could have lost that in regulation in Markstrom doesnt make those saves on the breakaways.
Lose all momentum and put all the wind in their sails?
He's supposed to make those saves, its why he's there. I'd say on an average penalty shot its probably a 50/50 split between shooter and goalie.
On a breakaway the odds are a lot more nebulous, it could be more to the shooters favour depending on where he receives the puck, how much speed he gets and where the nearest defender is.
Or it could be far, far more in favour of the goalie because the shooter has to corral the puck, settle it, all at speed and still have enough room and wherewithal to make a play and get a shot off.
Either way though, the value of those saves from Markstrom cannot be overstated.
I've been as hard if not harder on Markstrom than most, but those saves were clutch.