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01-15-2014, 02:19 PM #1
How does this not count as a shutout?
Okay this one has been bugging me. If a game is tied 0-0 and goes to a shootout shouldn't both goalies be awarded the shutout? Technically neither goalie will give up a goal as a shootout goal isn't a real goal. Doesn't seem fair for the losing goaltender when he never gives up a goal yet doesn't get counted for a shutout. Anyone know the reason?
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01-15-2014, 02:24 PM #2
Well, I don't know the answer, but I agree with you. If that is correct, there is something wrong with that. Goals scored by players don't count in their season totals (I don't think), by the same logic goals allowed by goalies in the shootout shouldn't count against them. Hockey stats and shootout stats should not overlap for individuals.
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01-15-2014, 02:40 PM #3
It does count as a shutout for both goalies.
As an example look at the Sharks/Wings game from October 21st 2013 of this season, sharks win 1-0 in a shootout. Checking stats on NHL.com show both Niemi and Howard with a SO on their records for 10-21-13 so yes a 0-0 game going to a shootout will result in a double shutout.
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01-15-2014, 03:15 PM #4
Iirc Craig Anderson's first game as a senator he and James reimer both were awarded shutouts. Sens won 1-0.
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01-15-2014, 03:45 PM #5
Ok thanks for clearing that up for me!
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