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The only question is whether Detroit would consider going with three goaltenders next year to account for Cossa’s lack of NHL experience — and whether Talbot would sign up for that kind of a split.
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Max Bultman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Guentzel skated in front of the net, fired a shot and then took a whack at Montreal goaltender Jakub Dobes’ pad while trying to find the puck.
—Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Dallas has scored 10 goals on goaltender Jesper Wallstedt in this series, and eight of them have been with a man advantage.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
Raucous Avalanche fans banging on the glass behind Smith caused the pane to shatter after Colorado goaltender Scott Wedgewood made a stop on Quinton Byfield.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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Max Bultman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Guentzel skated in front of the net, fired a shot and then took a whack at Montreal goaltender Jakub Dobes’ pad while trying to find the puck.
—Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Dallas has scored 10 goals on goaltender Jesper Wallstedt in this series, and eight of them have been with a man advantage.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
Raucous Avalanche fans banging on the glass behind Smith caused the pane to shatter after Colorado goaltender Scott Wedgewood made a stop on Quinton Byfield.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Goaltender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goaltender. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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goaltender
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goal·tend·er
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