Sometimes, a goalie just steals a game for you.
The Anaheim Ducks have been on the right end of contests like these quite a few times this season, but it wasn’t in the cards on Monday, as the Vancouver Canucks managed a 2-1 win. Make no mistake about it, Eddie Lack was easily the star of the show, too.
The 27-year-old make 29 out of 30 stops while Vancouver only managed 16 total shots on goal. It’s obvious his Canucks teammates noticed his efforts, too.
Tanev: "It felt great to be back out there." Then: "Eddie played awesome!" #Canucks pic.twitter.com/tWNqaVKO6A
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) March 10, 2015
There was a Corey Perry near-goal that was reviewed to be a good save, so there were some close calls. Perry didn’t seem too perturbed about the situation, though.
Ducks' Corey Perry on video review that could have made it 2-1: “I didn’t think it went in but, I mean, it was worth a look." #Canucks
— Elliott Pap (@ElliottPap) March 10, 2015
Again, the Ducks can only gripe so much, as they’ve had a pretty insane run of luck (and skill) in close games:
First Anaheim Ducks regulation loss in a one-goal game this season. Now 26-1-7.
— Travis Yost (@travisyost) March 10, 2015
As you can see from this graphic from Natural Stat Trick, it was indeed a lopsided possession effort:
Vancouver ultimately won an important game and they clearly have Lack to thank above all else.
#Canucks Eddie Lack: "It's fun playing right now, playing these hard games and tough games."
— Cam Tucker (@CamTucker_Sport) March 10, 2015