After a dismal performance in game one allowing arguably two soft goals, the Caps have to ask themselves which Theo will show up in net today and should they make a move in net? May be it's an overreaction, but the Caps will find it hard to win a shoot out during the game against a hot goaltender if their goaltender continues to cough up rebounds and soft goals.
It would put the Caps in a difficult position if they start their young rookie and he doesn't come through. They'd have two shaken and upset goaltenders with a decision as to who to start in game three. Ultimately some of the comments post game by Theo may have some impact on who will start in goal. Theo acknowledged his poor performance with two goals he considered preventable, but was completely indifferent as to the commotion about a goaltending decision only being down 1-0 and not like its 3-1 in a series.
When teammates are trying to provide support during and after the game to hear such comments is somewhat disturbing to hear. Rather than an I'll be there and you can count on me to make it up the next game attitude a much more laizzes faire attitude arose. In a competition you want someone along side of you that going to fight with you and defend you. Maybe there's more behind the scenes, but where's the fight coming from Theo even to hold onto to his starting position. If it was Thunderdome where "two men enter and one man leaves" would Theo make it out in a duel with the young hungry rookie? Logic along with long term thinking says to play the percentages and allow Theo another start, but if the Caps go with their gut fans may see the rookie in net because they know that he'll fight for everything down to the last second and beyond!
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