Even with the unlucky bounces, and although some of the Blues' best players had a subpar series, Turek took the heat. Pronger, the regular-season MVP, also struggled in the series but had Turek backing him up. In other sports, a mistake can be rectified by an outfielder's sliding catch, a shot-blocking center or a receiver making a leaping catch. But when a goalie messes up, the only thing saving him is paltry pipes. Some careers thrive on the opportunity.
Some careers die on it.
It could, but so could Roy. It's that potential difference where the pressure builds, every minute, every shift, every game. It's not just one line. You're going to meet Brett Hull. You're going to meet the best of the league every game, because you're playing the full game.