McBackup on Tuesday?

[Brownbeard]

Do you think there's any chance we see McElhinney in net against Washington? To maybe send a message to Andersen, or give him a chance to get his mind straight during a game off?

Part of me says there's zero chance, and it's likely to be like that. Reason being is Washington is on fire and is so explosive and 2 points are important, so you need your best out there.

But perhaps McElhinney could steal one. You never know. And it's not like Andersen has been playing like a true starter....yet.

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[Polaris1010]

No way.

4-1 is Anderson's record. He was the better goalie in every game except the one where the most of the team took the night off.

Isn't this 4 wins against playoff teams from last season, two of which were on top of the division?

 

[Eternal Leaf]

He'll get the DET game.

No reason to send a message to Andersen.

 

[Puckstuff]

Andersen has been good... Not his fault most games are a track meet or we just make sloppy plays in front of him. Honestly if I were him I would be frustrated my G.A.A is so poor because my team is all out offence, no defence.

 

[Advanced stats]

Andersen played really well tonight. He's our starter and has earned Tuesday.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

You don't send a message to your starting goalie, especially if you're 4-1

 

[Thread The Needle]

No way.

4-1 is Anderson's record. He was the better goalie in every game except the one where the most of the team took the night off.

Isn't this 4 wins against playoff teams from last season, two of which were on top of the division?

3 wins against playoff teams. And no I don't think they should sit Andy when he wins. Terrible thing to do. "Hey you beat Carey Price and were the better goaltender, SIT DOWN!". Nah.

 

[Dr.Funk]

You don't send a message to your starting goalie, especially if you're 4-1

Especially when there is no message to be sent.

 

[Brownbeard]

I assumed the responses would be like this. Again, I also don't know if I would do this myself, but the thought came to mind.

Andersen's numbers haven't been great, but our defense has also been bad.

 

[FlareKnight]

Forget any discussion about numbers. We already know Babcock's pattern. Andersen in the first game, the backup in the second. McElhinney gets Detroit.

 

[Brownbeard]

Forgot it was a back to back

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Andy against Washington McBackup against Detroit.

 

[Brownbeard]

Thank God this didn't happen, haha.

 

[rent free]

No way.

4-1 is Anderson's record. He was the better goalie in every game except the one where the most of the team took the night off.

Isn't this 4 wins against playoff teams from last season, two of which were on top of the division?

this doesn't matter because these teams drastically changed from last season to this season for worse. also, only 3 of his 4 wins were against playoff teams. Winnipeg wasn't a playoff team

 

[rent free]

he had a relatively easy night against washington. any chance he starts against detroit?

 

[Shanty]

he had a relatively easy night against washington. any chance he starts against detroit?

Nope. Babcock already confirmed Mac.

 

[TMLeafer]

McBackup on Tuesday?

No.