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The importance of patience and knowing your net: One trend that has been noticeable is the amount of goaltenders who are over committing/anticipating the short side shot, particularly from left-handed shooters on the left wing, and right handed Shooters on the right wing. You will notice on this play from yesterday in the Syer/Flyers game, when Matvei Michkov gets his shot off, Luukkonen is actually in perfect position. He over shifts and the puck squeezes between his hip and arm. Being he is a larger goaltender, he gets a fortunate carom and the puck does not go in. In many instances, when a goaltender gets beat, it is due to them moving too much. It is absolutely key to work on your footwork and your positioning, because this will give you the confidence and patience to hold your net and realize the true amount that you need to move. While this shot does not go in, it is important that this does not become a regular habit, as the goaltender makes the save, but his body momentum is...

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