The cause of Carey Price's uncharacteristically poor start to the 2017-18 season may have been pinpointed, as the all-world goaltender dealt with chronic fatigue, according to a report from TVA Sports, translated by Sportsnet's Eric Engels.

"I was always tired," Price said. "A guy who eats well and sleeps well like me isn't supposed to be tired like I was."

The constant fatigue was negatively affecting his ability to recover properly, and doctors discovered vitamin D and B12 deficiencies upon taking blood tests.

Prior to an injury suffered on Nov. 2, Price had won just three games, owning a save percentage of .877. However, since a switch to his diet and a healthy return to the net, the 30-year-old is back to normal, making saves at a 92 percent clip since Nov. 25.

"It took me three weeks to see a major difference in my energy level," Price said.

For the season, Price is 13-16-4 with a .908 save percentage and 2.96 goals-against average.

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