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2017-18 Season Reviews: The Backups
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June 2, 2018
Grade Niemi’s and Lindgren’s season performance
The secondary netminders were out in full force last season. Catch up on this week’s articles, and grade their performance.
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May 31, 2018
Charlie Lindgren’s Highlights of the Year: Desperation dive in OT
A rare double shutout was preserved by this great save
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May 31, 2018
Niemi’s Highlights of the Year: Standing on his head in Edmonton
While he didn’t win the game, Niemi may have turned his season around by thwarting the skilled Oilers forwards.
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May 31, 2018
The recent history of the Canadiens’ backup position
The backup job has been a game of hot potato since Carey Price was first handed the starter’s role.
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May 30, 2018
Antti Niemi was one of the best backups in the NHL after joining Habs
After becoming a Canadien, Niemi was in a very good category
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May 29, 2018
Lindgren’s Highlights of the Year: Highway robbery
A wide-open Jeremy Bracco thought he had an easy goal, until Lindgren’s glove intervened.
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May 29, 2018
Lindgren’s strong career start gives Habs peace of mind for the future
Signed as an undrafted free agent, Lindgren has made it clear he has an NHL pedigree.
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May 28, 2018
Antti Niemi’s highlights of the year: A quick glove stones a breakaway
Against his former club, Antti Niemi was in fine form.
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May 28, 2018
Antti Niemi’s season was about more than wins and losses
The Finnish netminder took his final stand in Montreal, and ended up with a new contract because of it.