Kari Lehtonen's poor first period in Game 2 has given Lindy Ruff a tough decision for Game 3.
The Dallas Stars starter was yanked after allowing three goals on five shots, while Antti Niemi stopped 19 of 20 shots in the eventual overtime loss.
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After the game, the head coach said a decision on the starter for Game 3 will be made Monday, as he and the coaching staff continue to balance the 1A-1B goalie situation.
"Just digest the game, take some time," Ruff said in regards to his thought process on the decision, according to Mike Heika of the Dallas News.
"It's the same as we've done all year. It's whether we go and let Kari bounce back. It just seems there comes a point sometimes here Kari needs a rest, plays well after that. So we'll make that decision sometime tomorrow."
Neither goalie has been especially great so far in the playoffs.
| Player | Games | Record | Sv% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kari Lehtonen | 6 | 4-1-0 | .906 |
| Antti Niemi | 3 | 1-0-2 | .892 |
The series is set to resume in St. Louis on Tuesday.
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