Surprise Goalies Lead Vezina Race
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From the Daily News Now Network, this is Dallas Stars News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Vizina Trophy race is heating up with some big surprises. A poll of NHL writers after more than 40 games puts Logan Thompson at the top with the most votes. Right behind him is Scott Wedgwood, and third is Jake Oettinger. These goalies are shaking things up in a season full of twists. Teams that dominated before are struggling now.
The Winnipeg Jets, last year's President's Trophy winners, sit dead last halfway through the season.
What surprising goalies are leading the Vezina Trophy race?
Connor Hellebike, who took home the Vazina the past two years, along with Andre Basilewski and Igor Shestekin, aren't even in the mix this time. NHL writers are buzzing about these unexpected leaders.
Thompson has 15 wins in 31 games, two shutouts, a save percentage of 915, and a goals against average of 2.40. His numbers are solid, but the Washington Capitals are middle of the pack and out of wildcard contention right now. Meanwhile, Wedgwood is having a career year as a former backup. He leads the league with 19 wins in 28 games, plus two shutouts, a 9-17 save percentage, and 2.19 goals. Against, injuries opened the door for him on a strong Colorado Avalanche team as leading the pack. Even with some bumps, Oettinger holds third. The Dallas Stars sit second overall, but he got pulled for the first time since last playoffs in a game against Carolina. Casey DeSmith stepped in and earned the next start.
If Oettinger rebounds, he could make a real run at the award. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, linked in the description. Headphones in a pillow. Solly Pillow.
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