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January 8, 2016 by Matt

Mrazek Save Leads to Red Wings Game Winner

Peter Mrazek has been on fire as of late, and is now the Detroit Red Wings number one goalie. It’s clutch saves like the one in the final period of yesterday’s game against the San Jose Sharks that help to prove why. After a turnover in their own end, the Wings found themselves in an extremely…

January 7, 2016 by Matt

Leafs Goaltender Starts Scrum with Ducks Star Forward

Not sure this was in the game plan for last night, but the Toronto Maple Leafs goalie got involved in a bit of a scrum last night. Jonathan Bernier, who has seen his season turn around a bit as of late, got a bit chippy with Anaheim Ducks forward Corey Perry. The mischief started as…

December 29, 2015 by Matt

Holtby Preserves Shutout with Ridiculous Glove Save

Braden Holtby picked up his second shutout of the season last night against the Buffalo Sabres, stopping all 31 shots he faced. However, it was one save in particular which is drawing a lot of attention. With only a minute left in regulation, the Sabres found themselves putting tons of pressure on Holtby and the…

December 18, 2015 by Matt

Curtis McElhinney Run Over by Max Domi

Last night turned into a rough night for goaltenders as Antti Raanta took a slap shot off the mask, and then later on Curtis McElhinney was on the wrong end of a big collision with Max Domi. McElhinney, who plays for the Columbus Blue Jackets, came out of his crease to challenge Max Domi, of…

December 18, 2015 by Matt

Antti Raanta Takes Slap Shot off the Mask

In case you missed it, Antti Raanta of the New York Rangers was forced to leave yesterday’s game against the Minnesota Wild after taking a slap shot off the mask. The play occurred with about six minutes left in the first period when Wild defenseman Marco Scandella received the puck with plenty of time to…

December 16, 2015 by Matt

KHL Top 10 Saves for Week 15

Week 15 of KHL action has come and gone. With it, a number of great saves that we don’t get the privilege of seeing on television in North America. Fortunately we have the internet. Check out the full highlight reel of saves from week 15 of KHL action below. Which save from the highlight reel…

December 9, 2015 by Matt

KHL Top 10 Saves for Week 14

Week 14 of KHL action saw a flurry of great saves from the KHL’s top netminders. The top save on the list, courtesy of Juha Metsola from Khabarovsk Amur, was an absolute beauty. After an unfortunate bounce on a dump in Metsola found himself out of position behind the net. The puck bounced out in front…

November 19, 2015 by Matt

Teemu Lassila Slashes Opponent in the Face

It’s certainly possible for goaltenders to get heated during games, and take exception to things that various players do. However, when they act on their frustration, it shouldn’t be handled with a slash to the face. Finnish goaltender Teem Lassila was aggravated by opponent Josh Gratton for bumping him behind the net a bit after…

November 6, 2015 by Matt

KHL Top 10 Saves for Week 10

Ten weeks into the KHL season and the highlight reel saves continue to pile up. Week 10 action saw a number of beautiful saves, including a few windmills that we can all appreciate. Check out the list of the top 10 below, and enjoy the highlights in the video below as well. I’m not sure…

October 22, 2015 by Matt

Cam Ward Makes Unreal Stick Save

Cam Ward hasn’t been off to the best start this season, but managed to redeem himself a bit last night against the Colorado Avalanche. Late in the third period, with the game tied 0-0, Ward was facing a 2 on 1 after Kris Versteeg stumbled at the blue line and lost control of the puck….