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Goalie comparison

Times Staff Writer
Published May 28, 2004

NIKOLAI KHABIBULIN

SHOTS FACED: 19. SAVES: 18.

COMMENT: Khabibulin wasn't spectacular, but he didn't need to be. The Lightning defense blocked a lot of shots. He came up big when it was necessary and did a good job of stick-handling the puck.

MIIKKA KIPRUSOFF

SHOTS FACED: 31. SAVES: 27.

COMMENT: Kiprusoff was outstanding in the first two periods, making use of his finesse and flexibility on some shots that looked like certain goals. As the Lightning slammed Calgary in the third period, though, Kiprusoff let three get away.

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