Backup goalies are becoming even more important in the NHL

Oct 15, 2026, 5:08 PM ET|Comments (0)

from Daily Faceoff, by Hunter Crowther,

More and more teams are employing a 1-A / 1-B system, with goalies splitting starts at a rate closer to 50-50 than ever before. Even teams with top-tier starters have reliable No. 2 keepers, including Charlie Lindgren of the Washington Capitals and Casey DeSmith of the Dallas Stars .

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