Goalies to start today!

[letnry]

Stats are W, GAA, SVS, SV%, SHO

I am still looking for goodness in all 5 stats and can start 2 of the following 4 tenders today.

Rinne vsDAL (Lehtonen)
Brodeur @DET (Howard)
Varlamov vsCBJ (York??)
Neuvirth vsFLA (Theodore)

Which 2 would you be rolling with today? Thanks!

[ericdaoust]

Rinne is a 100% must. For your second guy I'll go with Varlamov, who has overall stats slightly above Brodeur but faces more shots per game.

[letnry]

I usually feel the same way about Rinne, but the one thing that caused me to question was this being a potential elimination game for Dallas, so they are going to come hungry and Rinne has been a little leaky lately.

[CascadeFilly]

I agree with Eric's picks. Despite your concerns with Rinne I feel like he's the safest bet. Dallas has had chances to grab vital points, but they've pissed them away, and Nashville is solid at home. I wouldn't feel great about anyone going into Detroit, so I'd be hesitant to roll with Brodeur. I think Washington will beat Florida, but neither team has stepped up to show they really want it down the stretch, so who knows. Columbus is looking a little better lately, but Varly should come away with the win and some solid numbers.

[ericdaoust]

I usually feel the same way about Rinne, but the one thing that caused me to question was this being a potential elimination game for Dallas, so they are going to come hungry and Rinne has been a little leaky lately.

If this year is any indication, I wouldn't put more stock into an elimination game than any other game. Teams like the Sharks, Sabres and Caps have not turned that sense of urgency into points in the standings. I remember the same happening two years ago when the Habs clinched a playoff spot mainly because everyone beneath them kept losing.

I'd ride the horse now the same way as back in November.

[letnry]

If this year is any indication, I wouldn't put more stock into an elimination game than any other game. Teams like the Sharks, Sabres and Caps have not turned that sense of urgency into points in the standings. I remember the same happening two years ago when the Habs clinched a playoff spot mainly because everyone beneath them kept losing.

I'd ride the horse now the same way as back in November.

Very true. Thanks.

[blayze]

I like Rinne and Neuvirth.

The Caps/FLA game is a BIG one, and I think the Caps will step up.

It's close between Rinne & Varly... Rinne's been a little shaky and the Stars are on the bubble, but Varly's also a wildcard and that game has no playoff implications so who knows how loose it'll be.

[bondon]

Blah, I want to agree with blayze about Neuvirth being my #2 but every time I've assumed that the Capitals would come out strong they've flopped like a bunch of Magikarp.

Varly is a good start too but Columbus has been better lately.

I'm gonna go with Varly as my #2. Not a fan of Neuvirth's career numbers and numbers in general at home. Really tough call though.

[blayze]

Blah, I want to agree with blayze about Neuvirth being my #2 but every time I've assumed that the Capitals would come out strong they've flopped like a bunch of Magikarp.

What the hell is a Magikarp?

You should use clearer analogies... like.. "flopped like a flaccid *****"

[ericdaoust]

What the hell is a Magikarp?

You should use clearer analogies... like.. "flopped like a flaccid *****"

He meant that it goes the way of all of his other goalie predictions.

[letnry]

Interesting add from Goldman:

Lehtonen vs. #Preds: 5-3-0 with a 1.99 GAA and .928 SV% | Rinne vs. #Stars: 4-4-0 with a 2.88 GAA and .890 SV% (1 SO)

[mister_mcgoo]

I wouldn't trust the Caps to do anything this season, in fact I'm willing to bet FLA beats em to clinch tonight. Its a tough call but I think I'd roll with Rinne and Varly

[letnry]

Thanks guys for helping encourage me to start Rinne! Clearly the right decision, especially when Varlamov was my other starter tonight. Now only if you all had suggested I start Brodeur, gee!! Haha!