Myth Busting with Carey Price
So much for the oft-stated demise of Carey Price.
Written off as past his prime heading into the playoffs by many, and his reputation the subject of cheap shots even during the first round, Price backstopped his Montreal Canadiens to a shocking seven-game upset of the top-ranked Toronto Maple Leafs. The 33-year-old bounced back from a sub-par regular season by helping the Canadiens bounce back from a 3-1 series deficit, stopping 31 of 32 for a 3-1 win in Game 7 on Monday to complete the comeback.
When it comes to big moments, Price has a history of being at his best, according to this graphic from Sportsnet:
Still ahead in this article:
The specific claim that Price hasn't been elite since his 2014-15 trophy sweep gets run through the numbers next — and Clear Sight Analytics has a figure that lands differently than the narrative suggests.
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