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Toews’ deflection bounced high from the left face-off dot toward Wedgewood’s net — but before the goalie could control the rebound, Hartman swatted it like a pickleball volley in mid-air and past the Colorado goaltender for a 3-0 Minnesota lead.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
As the Timberwolves desperately searched for an equalizer in the final five minutes, Notre Dame goaltender Kendra DeLawter stood tall in net, robbing two point-blank attempts to preserve the lead for the Cougars.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
The Wild rookie goaltender, who gave up a career-high eight goals in Game 1, was hoping to get a chance to bounce back in Tuesday’s Game 2.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Kucherov was a finalist the past two seasons after leading the league in scoring, but didn’t win either year, finishing third last season to Winnipeg goaltender Connor Hellebuyck and Edmonton forward Leon Draisaitl.
—Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
As the Timberwolves desperately searched for an equalizer in the final five minutes, Notre Dame goaltender Kendra DeLawter stood tall in net, robbing two point-blank attempts to preserve the lead for the Cougars.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
The Wild rookie goaltender, who gave up a career-high eight goals in Game 1, was hoping to get a chance to bounce back in Tuesday’s Game 2.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Kucherov was a finalist the past two seasons after leading the league in scoring, but didn’t win either year, finishing third last season to Winnipeg goaltender Connor Hellebuyck and Edmonton forward Leon Draisaitl.
—Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
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“Goaltender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goaltender. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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goaltender
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goal·tend·er
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