One goalie had an especially memorable game, the other couldn't get a bounce to go his way. Regardless, Flames fans felt the need to jeer their own. (EricFrancis)
Whether it came from Leafs or Flames fans, a round of mock cheers for Rittich made it painfully obvious: clearly, this is an issue.
Rittich’s teammates defended him, as they would, suggesting the series of unfortunate bounces and breaks had more to do with their fate than shaky goaltending. In a town clamouring for Smith to be benched in favour of the second-year Czech goalie, you can bet the Toronto media who witnessed it all were further convinced the biggest question mark in Calgary is between the pipes.
Are Rittich’s 60 games in the NHL enough for him to enter his very first playoffs with enough experience to withstand the pressure, grind, ups and downs of spring hockey? Does Smith’s age, his .895 save percentage or his penchant for coughing up bad goals when his confidence wanes preclude him from returning to the all-star form he had early last season?
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