02 May
Simeon Varlamov Save on Sidney Crosby
Crosby's shot heads towards the open net.
Simeon Varlamov just made the save of the Playoffs (and the year for the Capitals) against Sidney Crosby. The play came towards the end of the second period of Game 1, on a spectacular passing play for the Penguins. As you can see by these still photos, essentially the entire net was empty, with the exception of Varlamov’s stick which made the save cleanly, with no replay needed. Additional stills and Video after the jump.
Varlamov stops the shot right on the line.
Varlamov robs Crosby.
Thanks to Hockey Streams for the quick work on the Video:
… and here is a nice HD version which came online later:
[...] Simeon Varlamov robbed Sidney Crosby for the save of the Playoffs this afternoon. The play, which came late in the 2nd period involved a nifty passing play for the Penguins, with one of the best players in the world ending up in front with an empty net. He shot the puck towards the yawning goal, and began to celebrate. There was only one problem, rookie goaltender Simeon Varlamov dove across with his stick and prevented the puck from crossing the line. Capitals Outsider has the video and more stills from this amazing save. [...]
May 2nd, 2009 at 1:35 pmsomeone get that man a new caps custom painted helm. im sure they will keep him on the bench or ice all next year.
May 2nd, 2009 at 2:33 pmHe’ll be in net all year next year for the Caps.
Great young goalie!
May 2nd, 2009 at 4:47 pmGreat pics.
May 2nd, 2009 at 10:55 pm