Two New York Islanders goaltenders could soon find themselves battling for playing time on the international stage.
With Frederik Andersen possibly on the shelf with an upper-body injury and therefore in danger of missing the World Cup of Hockey, the two remaining goalies on the Team Europe roster would be Jaroslav Halak and Thomas Greiss.
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The pair split starts for the Islanders in 2015-16, with Greiss being called upon to carry the load in the playoffs after Halak went down with an injury late in the regular season.
Here's a look at how they stacked up over the course of the regular season:
| Player | Games | Record | Save % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greiss | 41 | 23-11-4 | .925 |
| Halak | 36 | 18-13-4 | .919 |
Greiss' game didn't fall off in the postseason either, as he maintained a save percentage of .923 in 11 games.
Halak began last season as the starter, and told Arthur Staple of Newsday he's fully recovered from the sports hernia surgery he underwent in May.
Andersen, of course, hasn't been ruled out of the tournament, and the Maple Leafs goalie would have the inside track on the starting gig if healthy.
If not, it'll be up to Greiss and Halak to prove they deserve the crease over their teammate.
Sounds familiar.
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