Smith has been pretty consistent about using both goaltenders this season, and there’s no reason to believe that’s going to change. Both are rounding into form and helping the team to have success so Smith likely won’t be wrong with whichever route he chooses to take. “(Nilsson) played great, he earned his ice time and it’s tough to take a guy out when he’s playing as well as he has. Smith will provide injury updates after the club’s skate Sunday morning, but Namestnikov was moving OK during the skills sessions. … Smith met with GM Pierre Dorion and the club’s pro scouting staff Friday in Ottawa to discuss his impression of the team through the first quarter.

Source: National Post November 23, 2019 23:26 UTC