New statistic aims to answer question: How good is that goalie?
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 17:01
in Earth & Climate
Dwayne Roloson of the Tampa Bay Lightning has embodied the role of the prototypical Stanley Cup playoff hot goaltender, leading his team to a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the top seeded Washington Capitals. The 41-year-old had a losing record in the NHL's regular season, but has stopped over 94 percent of shots he's faced in the playoffs -- but he's probably not actually this good.