Tim Thomas

More often than not, the better goalie will prevail in game seven.

Tim Thomas of the Boston Bruins proved just that in game seven of the 2011 Stanley Cup Final.  Thomas earned his second shutout of the series, while also recording an amazing 1.15 GAA and a .967 save percentage in the final seven games.  Here is the laundry list of achievements that he can add to his resume:

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ove.  One of the biggest stories heading into this Final is the play of the goaltenders.  Tim Thomas is one of the oldest starting goaltenders in the NHL at age 37.  The American goaltender has bounced around the league in his career but has found his stride much later than most.  Already winning one Vezina Trophy, Thomas is in line to win his second in three years.  The real story of his play comes in these playoffs.  Thomas has posted a 2.29 GAA with a .929 save percentage this post-season, both ranking in the top-five in goaltender statistics.  Thomas has had few hiccups and goes into the Finals in his best form.

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Louis has been seen taking bad-angle shots that Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas is going to stop every time. 

Capitalizing on the power-play is extremely important in today’s NHL, but it is just as important to keep the puck out of your net.

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ee that crazy backhand goal by Michael Del Zotto of the Rangers that snuck its way through Boston's Tim Thomas a few weeks ago?  Of course you did, it was the only afternoon game on that Saturday.

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, his .935 save percentage is still the best in the league.

2008-09 Vezina Trophy winner Tim Thomas (Flint, MI) has fallen from the top spot due to his average performance this season.  His 12-11-5 record is not something that the 35-year old goalie likes to brag about, but has still posted a respectable .918 save percentage.

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wins with 17 and is currently outplaying the projected starter for Team USA, Boston Bruins' goalie Tim Thomas.  This may stir up some controversy as the Olympics are getting closer by the day.

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Tim Thomas has been the heavy favorite for the starting goaltender position for Team USA in 2010 for quite some time.  But Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller is turning some heads with his strong play to start the 2009-10 campaign.

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