There was further evidence in Game 1 against the Kings that Roy's playoff touch has abandoned him. He faced 25 shots and let four past him, dropping his postseason save percentage to a woeful .885, the lowest among the goalies still playing. His goals-against average is a respectable 2.46. Those were very good games. I want to regroup for Game 2 and have a fresh start.
Confidence is a funny thing.
Every team, every player, seeks it and hopes to maintain it for as long as possible. The Kings gained it by the arena-full in polishing off the Detroit Red Wings in six games in the opening round. Whether he has lost his technique is another matter. There are reasons to believe the Kings spotted a weakness while scouting Roy and the Avalanche in the Vancouver series. The question is whether he can quickly regain the form that has made him a cinch for the Hall of Fame.