There’s nothing a goalie can do that is more spectacular than a desperation paddle save.
The odds of saving a shot with a few inches of composite material are very low, so when they happen, they’re something to marvel at.
It was Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray’s paddle on Saturday night in a pivotal game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
And my, oh my, was it a save to behold in the first period.
Poor Boone Jenner. He did everything you’re supposed to do to score the goal.
And so did Markus Nutivaara. But he, too, was robbed by a filthy save in the second frame.
MATT. MURRAY. IS. FILTHY. pic.twitter.com/hyMcoRctKL
— Chase Williams (@chasepwilliams) March 10, 2019
The game has been full of highlight-reel saves from Murray, who if not for him, the Penguins would be getting blown out.
Here’s another ridiculous save.
It's possible @mattmurray_30 could become a criminal after this. 😱 pic.twitter.com/DK0fIsc4Tq
— NHL (@NHL) March 10, 2019
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