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Originally Posted by GioforPM
He's an example of another goalie in the shootout. Every goalie starts a tad outside and backs in with the shooter.
I think you are unhappy the goals went in and looking to scapegoate Markstrom. Have another look, He played those normally - he wasn't deep at all. A few inches inside the crease on Horvat's goal and actually touching the edge of the crease on Wallstrom's. Far from "swimming in the blue paint".
Freeze at 3:18 and tell me I'm wrong:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k92sN2oChdg |
I don't want to tell you you're wrong. I'm just having a discussion here, LOL. Markstrom had a decent game all around but I didn't think he maximized his chances in the shootout. I'm not looking to scapegoat anyone.
Also, I'm confused. Why Casey DeSmith of all people? Is he awesome in shootouts or something?
I referred to the blue paint swimming on Horvat's goal (looks like you didn't see the edit, my bad). Which he was (0:37).
Good depth would be on Andersson's shot on Sorokin (2:01).
Sorokin also doesn't have much choice but to back in as Zary as getting in too close (around one stick length) (2:53). I also don't think it was a great read by Sorokin and Zary had a good opportunity there.
While we're at it for consistency's sake, I also didn't like the save on Palmieri (2:25). Swimming in blue paint. On Wahlstrom's goal, I think he's backing up too early/quickly based on the distance between him and the puck. I think that's why no Islanders shooter went for a deke.
Again, even if he doesn't play deep I'm not sure he saves those shots. Those are Grade-A+ difficulty shots. Personally, I'd rather force the shooter to make a difficult attempt like Sharangovich rather than being beat clean.
