OD99
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It's hard to say. Linus wasnt scheduled to go back-to-back against the Pens, but had a great night.In more or less the same vein, I wonder when they will start Merilainen in a game? I think they have a back-to-back coming up soon. Just curious.
He had 2 full days off (3 if we count the day of the game against the Kraken) and then a normal cadence for the Flames and tonight against the 'Nucks.
If he feels fresh enough, I don't see why he doesn't go again against the Oilers before a week off. They can decide if, after that break, he can go back-to-back again against the Jets and the Wild (very short trip, same time zone).
3 days off again before back-to-back against the Blues and Stars.
In modern times, that is a crazy workload for a goalie, but with some many days off, and how important this is, I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't get another back-to-back or 2 before this road trip is over.
Then again, what the heck to I know? It's all speculation and up to analytics and Ullmark.