Using two goalies more prevalent in playoffs for many reasons
Injuries, style, form, intuition play into who gets net, succeeds in postseason
by Kevin Woodley / NHL.com Correspondent
VANCOUVER -- Few coaches know better than Barry Trotz how hard it is to juggle two goalies when the Stanley Cup Playoffs arrive.
Goalies, defensemen must work in tandem to overcome screening opponents
Lehner explains how strategizing with Islanders teammates leads to clearer sight lines
by Kevin Woodley / NHL.com Correspondent
VANCOUVER -- Avoiding traffic jams is as important to goalies on the ice as it is to drivers on the highway.
Lundqvist one of many influences on Georgiev with Rangers
Veteran teammate example for goalie, who honed game in Russia, Finland
by Kevin Woodley / NHL.com Correspondent
Alexandar Georgiev incorporated influences from far and wide on his way to the NHL, including some he shares with a fellow goalie who is influencing him at the moment: New York Rangers teammate Henrik Lundqvist.
Markstrom staying step ahead by taking it slow for Canucks
Goalie making most of technical tweaks to put together breakout NHL season
by Kevin Woodley / NHL.com Correspondent
VANCOUVER -- Jacob Markstrom has never had to work harder in the crease than this season, but the Vancouver Canucks goalie doesn't mind because the game has never felt slower as a result.
Andersen endures ultimate stress test from Navy SEAL training
Intense experience helped Maple Leafs goalie improve breathing, focus
by Kevin Woodley / NHL.com Correspondent
VANCOUVER -- Frederik Andersen's quest to feel comfortable in uncomfortable situations in the Toronto Maple Leafs crease this season actually began with a visit to Navy SEAL training during Hell Week to learn how candidates survive one of the U.S. military's toughest tests.
Lehner using new approach for NHL career-best season
Islanders goalie learning to stay square to shooters, play deeper in crease
by Kevin Woodley / NHL.com Correspondent
VANCOUVER -- Robin Lehner knows his personal success this season is tied to the New York Islanders' turnaround on defense under first-year coach Barry Trotz, but the 27-year-old goalie also has undergone a transformation in the way he plays.
Trade Deadline moves present unique challenges for goalies
Ability to mesh with new team, make style adaptations quickly among keys to success
by Kevin Woodley / NHL.com Correspondent
VANCOUVER -- Mike McKenna may know better than anyone the challenges a goalie faces in getting comfortable after a trade.
Rittich ready for bigger role with Flames as playoffs approach
Intense summer preparation, lessons learned from last season have goalie, Calgary confident
by Kevin Woodley / NHL.com Correspondent
VANCOUVER -- David Rittich has earned the nickname Big Save Dave to go along with the starting goalie job for the Calgary Flames, but he may need to become Big Game Dave when the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin in April.
Success no longer routine matter for every goalie
Howard, Demko among those moving away from exhaustive pregame preparation
by Kevin Woodley / NHL.com Correspondent
VANCOUVER -- Braden Holtby has one of the most detailed game-day routines in the NHL.
Goalies increasingly go to narrow stance, upright posture
Red Wings' Howard says 'you are just freer to move ... can hinge better'
by Kevin Woodley / NHL.com Correspondent
VANCOUVER -- The routine is the same every time Connor Hellebuyck sets up for a face-off in the Winnipeg Jets end: Starting from the middle of the net, he centers himself to the dot, sets his feet from an upright posture, and lowers into his stance with his hands pushed forward and stick raised, finally tapping the blade down to the ice as the puck is dropped.