Petr Mrazek
If you’re not using the word ‘Mrazekal’ in everyday language, you should be. Petr Mrazek has it tough, some goalies know that they’re the first choice for their team, Mrazek has to constantly contend with Jimmy Howard threatening to take his place.
Mrazek is agile and has great situational awareness, and when everyone else is beaten, he’s been the deciding factor in several games this season. Statistically his .932 save percentage is the third best in the NHL (if only counting goalies who’ve played more than five games). That’s pretty spectacular considering the young Czech is only 23.
It’s still up in the air as to whether or not Mrazek will remain the first choice for Detroit, although based on his performances so far, he’s put in a damn good pitch. Kris definitely thinks so. In the meantime, let’s watch him do what he does best:
Next: The Big Z