Vokoun didn’t help on the Islanders 3rd goal by not freezing the puck prior, but then you can’t cough it up the middle with full control of the puck. No doubt that PIT can lock it down, as they have demonstrated.
I confess to not following the Pens’ series that much (watching the disappointing MTL series) ... But it was strange in post-game that the “analysts” downplayed Vokoun’s capabilities & role going forward, though the switch from Fleury may have saved their playoffs.
Even w/o Spezza and other season-long injuries, Ottawa are still dangerous snipers, and old man Alfredsson usually brings his money game the deeper they go.
All Bylsma said when asked about goalies was that they were going to enjoy having won 4 games and weren’t going to talk about it that night.
Of course, he stays with the hot hand. He be stupid to switch now.
Not to say something doesn’t happen down the road and he switches again. Playoffs are long (if you’re lucky) and it’s good to have 2 decent goalies with playoff experience.