In order to play more, Rask knew he’d have to play less. Rask played just 46 games in 2018-19, while Halak appeared in 40. In 2007-08, Martin Brodeur and Evgeni Nabokov had only five games off, as six goalies played in 70-plus games and 10 played in 65-plus games. Only two goalies (Minnesota’s Devan Dubnyk and Montreal’s Carey Price) appeared in 65 or more games last season. Even the Maple Leafs, who invited two goalies to compete for the backup job this year, are looking to lighten Andersen’s load.

Source: National Post September 27, 2019 00:45 UTC