McKenna’s Matchup of the Day: Dec. 12 – Vitek Vanecek vs. Igor Shesterkin
Nov 15, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes celebrates the win over the Montreal Canadiens with teammate goalie Vitek Vanecek at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY SportsStarting Goalie Matchup of the Day for Mon. Dec. 12, 2022:Shesterkin is 13-4-4 this year while playing the NHL’s second-most games. The Rangers have ridden him hard and haven’t been great defensively.
I think at times this season, Shesterkin has put too much pressure on himself. But when he’s crisp and focused, the Russian netminder is still the technical benchmark of modern goaltending. Watch his footwork. It’s flawless.Vanecek has carried the mail for New Jersey. He’s earned a 12-2-1 record along with a .916 save percentage. But the advanced metrics say Vanecek has just been average. His goals saved above expected is 0.3, 43rd-best in the NHL.
The last time Vanecek played for New Jersey, he lasted just 24 minutes against the New York Islanders before getting the hook. He allowed four goals on 21 shots. It was the first time during the 2022-23 season Vanecek was pulled. I want to see how he responds against the Rangers.Realistically both Shesterkin and Vanecek should be a safe bet for fantasy owners. But games between the Rangers and Devils are always intense, and I wonder how special teams will factor into tonight’s game.
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