Which Goalie Will Have The Better Season?

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1 hour ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said:

Recheck 2015 playoffs. 44 saves game 1. Pulled in game 2. 2 shutouts in that series,  2 games with 4 or more goals against. He was erratic.

Howard got the start in the playoffs in 2016 over Mrazek, who took the Lightning to 7 games the year before. That's telling. Jimmy never should have been replaced in that series. He played well in game 1. He had a bad game in game 2, but not any worse than Mrazeks 2nd game the playoff year before. And Mrazek got to finish out his series.

Mrazek in 2015 was also the call up backup with Gus hurt. Split the season between GR and Detroit. Babcock decided to start him for the playoffs when Howard's play dropped off towards seasons end. He did pretty well with that considered. As for 2016, Howard was playing better at the end of the season, so he got the playoff start. Guess Babcock felt he wasn't doing well enough and replaced him.

I agree Mrazek had been erratic, until this season. Seems like he's smartened up and lost the cockyness after being humbled into a one year "show me" deal in Carolina, where he was supposed to be the backup. We'll see how he holds up in the playoffs. 

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