3 for 11 isn't terrible, certainly not Vrbata territory, but why isn't Ribeiro in?
Smith is absolutely terrible in the shootout, his save % was less than .610 before tonight. THis is the one time I miss Lababera, because he was actually very good in SO's
Oh well, at least we got a point against one of the top teams.
We need some kind of subtle shakeup.
If Greiss was a better shootout goalie could he come in for just the shootout? The rules say:
Once the shootout begins, the goalkeeper cannot be replaced unless he is injured. No warm up shall be permitted for a substitute goalkeeper.
Does that mean you can change goalies before the first shooter? Or if you are the goalie at the end of OT you are the shootout goalie?
Kind of like calling in Mariano Rivera.
Yes you can. This has been done before by Dallas. You can replace a goalie after overtime just for the shootout.
Thanks for the info. Never saw or heard of it. Guess you wouldn't want to damage someone's psyche. Like not letting them play on PP or PK because they aren't good at it. At some point do what's best for the team.
Can only imagine what this would do to Smith's ego.Smith has admitted himself that shootouts aren't his strength and that he gets freaked out by them.
If Greiss was a better shootout goalie could he come in for just the shootout?