Dan Wolf, the 23-year-old rookie goalie for the Calgary Flames, has emerged as a key player in their push for a playoff spot. With a 16-7-2 record and impressive save percentages, Wolf has taken over the starting role and consistently performed well, even in challenging situations.
occupy the second wild-card spot with a 22-16-7 record and their rookie goalie has been a huge reason why. , 23, has arguably been the club’s Most Valuable Player so far, with a stellar 16-7-2 record. Among the 38 goalies with at least 20 games played, Wolf is 12th in wins, fifth in save percentage , and ninth in goals-against average .
Huska gave Wolf the start in Winnipeg on Saturday after a tough outing in St. Louis on Thursday where he allowed four goals on 29 shots. Wolf rewarded the coach’s faith with 38 saves on 39 shots in the 3-1 win. “Probably one of his best games of the year in a situation that was difficult,” Huska said of Wolf, after Tuesday’s skate.
Flames coaches have applauded Wolf’s ability to read and anticipate plays. He said he doesn’t try to rely heavily on pre-scouting opponents.“After a game, if I can check off a box that I was scanning the ice well and plays before they happen and know where guys are, that’s the objective. You want to be one step ahead of them.”“There’s probably two in that St. Louis game I certainly should have had, or at least given myself a better opportunity to have,” Wolf said.
Wolf and his teammates enjoyed two straight days off after that victory in Winnipeg, a rare break during the season.
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