from Ryan Kennedy of The Hockey News,
We’re only a week into the playoffs and already there have been an assortment of twists and turns to deal with. The Habs are through to the second round, while the Kings are almost through, period. And while goaltending can’t explain every result, it has been prominent – as Pittsburgh found out last night. With that in mind, I present the Stanley Cup faith-o-meter. Adjust your rosaries accordingly.
Ken Dryden-Approved
Tuukka Rask, Boston – gave up one goal and somehow lost the opener, but still 2-1 with 0.67 goal-against average.
Carey Price, Montreal – Stared down Steven Stamkos and the Kids in four games and said “meh.”
Antti Niemi, San Jose – Just doin’ his thing while his Sharks light up the Kings.
Jimmy Howard, Detroit – Has given up just three even-strength goals in three games to powerful Bruins.
Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers – Hasn’t been busy, but getting the job done.
Semyon Varlamov, Colorado – Regular season set a high standard, but his one loss came in OT after a 60-minute shutout.Super, But Human
Sergei Bobrovsky, Columbus – Gave up three on 11 shots last night, but then shut the door the rest of the way versus Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.
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