// BEGIN editorial data var i = 0; var spt_NHLGoalies = new Array(); spt_NHLGoalies.ID = "spt_NHLGoalies"; spt_NHLGoalies.ID_WB = 17973980; spt_NHLGoalies.sPubDate = "4/14/2009 10:29:23 PM GMT"; spt_NHLGoalies.navsectionID = "3032802" spt_NHLGoalies.appFmt = 9; spt_NHLGoalies.itemsPerPage = 1; spt_NHLGoalies.appWidth = 624; spt_NHLGoalies.appHeader = ""; spt_NHLGoalies.appFooter = "By contributor Bob Duff"; spt_NHLGoalies.appNavStyle = 3; spt_NHLGoalies.bDhtml = 0; spt_NHLGoalies.appLayout = 3; spt_NHLGoalies.copyHeight = 370; spt_NHLGoalies.copyWidth = 420; spt_NHLGoalies.copyMargin = 9; spt_NHLGoalies[i++] = new Array("","Sure things","","","","", "sub", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NHLGoalies[i++] = new Array("","Martin Brodeur, Devils","","http://msnbcmedia4.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/070407/brodeur_martin.cmug.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "Bill Kostroun", "AP", "147", "126", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); spt_NHLGoalies[i-1].body = "
Playoff record: 95-74, 1.96 GAA, 22 shutouts, 3 Stanley Cups

Strength: Consistent winner who never seems to get rattled, no matter how big the game.

Weakness: Overwork has led to playoff letdown in recent years. Shouldn't be an issue this spring.

Comment: Will be well-rested after missing much of season due to elbow injury. One shutout shy of Patrick Roy's Stanley Cup career mark (23)."; spt_NHLGoalies[i++] = new Array("","Chris Osgood, Red Wings","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Williams%2C%20Ed/Photos/Goalies%202009/090414_RedWings.cmug.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "Dave Sandford", "Getty Images", "108", "126", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); spt_NHLGoalies[i-1].body = "
Playoff record: 59-41, 2.11 GAA, 13 shutouts, 3 Stanley Cups

Strength: Resilient performer who shrugs off constant criticism and questioning to turn in stellar work.

Weakness: Tends to grow complacent when not challenged. Will give up the brutal goal.

Comment: After an inconsistent regular season, Osgood will be on a short leash in the playoffs. Backup Ty Conklin posted 25 wins and six shutouts."; spt_NHLGoalies[i++] = new Array("","J.S. Giguere, Ducks","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Williams%2C%20Ed/Photos/Goalies%202009/090414_Ducks.cmug.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "Rick Stewart", "Getty Images", "137", "126", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); spt_NHLGoalies[i-1].body = "
Playoff record: 33-17, 2.10 GAA, 6 shutouts, 1 Stanley Cup

Strength: Big, technically flawless netminder who fills the goal area with an almost robotic efficiency.

Weakness Very unathletic performer who has no Plan B on those occasions when his technique goes south

Comment: Capable of lifting a weaker team to great heights, took seventh-seeded Ducks to Cup finals in 2003. One of only three goalies in this year's playoffs to play in multiple finals."; spt_NHLGoalies[i++] = new Array("","Miikka Kiprusoff, Flames","","http://msnbcmedia3.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/070407/kiprusoff_mikka.cmug.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "Lyle Stafford", "Reuters", "147", "126", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); spt_NHLGoalies[i-1].body = "
Playoff record: 23-24, 2.19 GAA, 6 shutouts, 0 Stanley Cups

Strength: Calm, cool and collected between pipes, makes big saves and capable of dominating a game. Can get inside a shooter's head.

Weakness: Will wear down from overwork. Tends to drop his stick-side glove when going down and can be beaten on blocker side.

Comment: Kipper is the big fish in Calgary. He wins games by himself. Took Flames to within a win of 2004 Cup and backstopped Finland to World Cup final that fall. Won Vezina Trophy in 2006."; spt_NHLGoalies[i++] = new Array("","Been there, done that","","","","", "sub", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NHLGoalies[i++] = new Array("","Nikolai Khabibulin, Blackhawks","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Williams%2C%20Ed/Photos/Goalies%202009/090414_Blackhawks.cmug.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "Jonathan Daniel", "Getty Images", "114", "126", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); spt_NHLGoalies[i-1].body = "
Playoff record: 31-25, 2.27 GAA, 6 shutouts, 1 Stanley Cup

Strength: Experienced netminder won 2004 Cup with Lightning and will be invaluable behind young teammates.

Weakness: Tends to play to the score and can lose interest when team gets behind early.

Comment: Trade bait at that start of season, he won job from UFA Cristobal Huet, has been reliable all season and at his best down the stretch."; spt_NHLGoalies[i++] = new Array("","Marc-Andre Fleury, Penguins","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Williams%2C%20Ed/Photos/Goalies%202009/090414_Penguins.cmug.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "Jim Mcisaac", "Getty Images", "114", "126", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); spt_NHLGoalies[i-1].body = "
Playoff record: 15-10, 2.50 GAA, 3 shutouts, 0 Stanley Cups

Strength: Unbelievable side-to-side lateral movement and overall quickness. Can succeed with both technique and reflexes.

Weakness: His mind game has been questioned since he arrived in the pros. Struggles with his confidence and can go south in a heartbeat.

Comment: Former No. 1 overall pick (2003) took Pens to the Cup finals in his first playoff appearance, posting a playoff-leading 14 wins and three shutouts, but gave up some suspect goals along the way, including Detroit's eventual Cup winner."; spt_NHLGoalies[i++] = new Array("","Cam Ward, Hurricanes","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Williams%2C%20Ed/Photos/Goalies%202009/090414_Hurricanes.cmug.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "Grant Halverson", "Getty Images", "118", "126", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); spt_NHLGoalies[i-1].body = "
Playoff record: 15-8, 2.14 GAA, 2 shutouts, 1 Stanley Cup

Strength: Thrives on the pressure of big-time games and maintains a positive attitude that doesn't permit losses or bad goals to get him down.

Weakness: Rushed into the No. 1 job with just one season of minor-pro experience. Margin for error is minimal on offensively-challenged Hurricanes.

Comment: Won the Stanley Cup as a rookie with Hurricanes in 2006 in his only previous playoff experience, earning Conn Smythe Trophy in the process. Has also enjoyed international success playing for Canada."; spt_NHLGoalies[i++] = new Array("","Henrik Lundqvist, Rangers","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Williams%2C%20Ed/Photos/Goalies%202009/0904143_Rangers.cmug.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "Elsa", "Getty Images", "126", "126", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); spt_NHLGoalies[i-1].body = "
Playoff record: 11-12, 2.57, 2 shutouts, 0 Stanley Cup

Strength: Incredible quickness and lateral movement. Fantastic glovehand and dynamite on breakaways.

Weakness: Tends to play back in his net and can be susceptible to the high shot.

Comment: Has taken soft, defensively-weak Rangers clubs to second round in last two playoffs. Only reason team is in the playoffs this season. Won Olympic gold with Sweden in 2006."; spt_NHLGoalies[i++] = new Array("","Ready for prime time","","","","", "sub", "", "", "", "right", "Jim Mcisaac", "Getty Images", "192", "298", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NHLGoalies[i++] = new Array("","Evgeni Nabokov, Sharks","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Williams%2C%20Ed/Photos/Goalies%202009/090414_Sharks.cmug.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "Rick Stewart", "Getty Images", "124", "126", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); spt_NHLGoalies[i-1].body = "
Playoff record: 30-27, 2.17, 6 shutouts, 0 Stanley Cups

Strength: Athletic netminder who challenges shooters and may have the fastest glovehand in the NHL.

Weakness: Seems to run out of gas in the playoffs and often doesn't bounce back well from bad goals or bad outings.

Comment: Has posted 40 wins each of the past two season, but is still seeking to translate regular-season success into playoff prowess. "; spt_NHLGoalies[i++] = new Array("","Roberto Luongo, Canucks","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Williams%2C%20Ed/Photos/Goalies%202009/090414_Canucks.cmug.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "Nick Didlick", "Getty Images", "113", "126", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); spt_NHLGoalies[i-1].body = "
Playoff record: 5-7, 1.77, 0 shutouts, 0 Stanley Cups

Strength: Large goalie who is technically flawless and fills the net with his huge frame.

Weakness: Can flow hot and cold and has been accused of picking his spots, deciding himself which games he will play.

Comment: Canucks captain showed flashes of brilliance in 2007 playoff debut and is capable of single-handedly winning games."; spt_NHLGoalies[i++] = new Array("","Tim Thomas, Bruins","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Williams%2C%20Ed/Photos/Goalies%202009/090414_Bruins.cmug.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "Jamie Sabau", "Getty Images", "108", "126", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); spt_NHLGoalies[i-1].body = "
Playoff record: 3-4, 2.65 GAA, 0 shutouts, 0 Stanley Cups

Strength: The NHL's most unorthodox goalie now that Dominik Hasek has retired. Will make highlight-reel stops out of nowhere and never gives up on a puck.

Weakness: Smallish in stature, has struggled to carry the load of a No. 1 netminder. Will make the occasional colossal blunder.

Comment: Nearly backstopped eighth-seeded Bruins to upset of Habs in his playoff debut last spring. Wealth of experience at all levels guarantees he can handle Stanley Cup pressure."; spt_NHLGoalies[i++] = new Array("","Jose Theodore, Capitals","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Williams%2C%20Ed/Photos/Goalies%202009/090414_Capitals.cmug.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "Christian Petersen", "Getty Images", "130", "126", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); spt_NHLGoalies[i-1].body = "
Playoff record: 19-26, 2.76, 1 shutout, 0 Stanley Cups

Strength: Patented French-Canadian butterfly goalie is also agile and capable of making spectacular saves.

Weakness: Makes the first move too often and is vulnerable to being beaten by high shots. Can be put off his game by off-ice distractions.

Comment: Fall from grace for 2002 Hart and Vezina Trophy winner was dramatic. Seemed to have rebounded last season in Colorado, then was brutal in playoffs against Detroit. Which Theodore will show up for the Capitals?"; spt_NHLGoalies[i++] = new Array("","Wait and see","","","","", "sub", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NHLGoalies[i++] = new Array("","Steve Mason, Blue Jackets","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Williams%2C%20Ed/Photos/Goalies%202009/090414_BlueJackets.cmug.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "Jonathan Daniel", "Getty Images", "115", "126", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); spt_NHLGoalies[i-1].body = "
Playoff record: First playoff appearance

Strength: Solid positional goalie with quick legs who completely takes away the bottom of the net.

Weakness: Has undergone two knee surgeries in past year. Will repaired knee hold up over a long playoff grind?

Comment: Calder Trophy favorite has already backstopped teams to world junior title and Memorial Cup tournament. Could be latest rookie netminder to steal Stanley Cup stage."; spt_NHLGoalies[i++] = new Array("","Martin Biron, Flyers","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Williams%2C%20Ed/Photos/Goalies%202009/090414_Flyers.cmug.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "Doug Pensinger", "Getty Images", "122", "126", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); spt_NHLGoalies[i-1].body = "
Playoff record: 9-8, 2.97 GAA, 1 shutout, 0 Stanley Cups

Strength: Poised and confident with quick reflexes. Doesn't get off his game when giving up a bad goal.

Weakness: Consistency is his bugaboo. Will look like a world beater one night and be beaten like a drum the next.

Comment: Potential unrestricted free agent in is the final season of a $3.5 million contract and likely needs a big playoff to re-up with Philly."; spt_NHLGoalies[i++] = new Array("","Chris Mason, Blues","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Williams%2C%20Ed/Photos/Goalies%202009/090414_Blues.cmug.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "Bruce Bennett", "Getty Images", "133", "126", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); spt_NHLGoalies[i-1].body = "
Playoff record: 1-4, 3.45 GAA, 0 shutouts, 0 Stanley Cups

Strength: Moves well laterally and uses fast legs to parry pucks away.

Weakness: Inconsistency plagued him in past seasons, preventing him from gaining No. 1 spot until this season at age of 32.

Comment: Nashville castoff won the Blues No. 1 job, chasing veteran Manny Legace to the minor leagues. Went 17-5-2 in his last 24 decisions to rally St. Louis to playoffs."; spt_NHLGoalies[i++] = new Array("","Carey Price, Canadiens","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Sections/Personal/Williams%2C%20Ed/Photos/Goalies%202009/090414_Canadiens.cmug.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "Jim Mcisaac", "Getty Images", "95", "126", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); spt_NHLGoalies[i-1].body = "
Playoff record: 5-6, 2.78 GAA, 2 shutouts, 0 Stanley Cups

Strength: Covers net with his huge (6-foot-3, 226) frame. Inspires confidence in his teammates with his solid play. Excellent puckhandler.

Weakness: Beats himself up mentally when things aren't going his way. Has struggled dealing with the hype of following in Ken Dryden and Patrick Roy's skates.

Comment: Completely came apart in last spring's playoffs as a rookie and hasn't seemed to be himself all season long for Habs. Sophomore jinx has bit him hard."; // END editorial data