After the Chicago Blackhawks signed Cam Ward in the offseason it was assumed that Ward would start in net until Corey Crawford returned. As a result, Forsberg would predictably be the backup goaltender in the meantime.
However, Collin Delia’s play is making that decision tough. It was once thought that Forsberg’s future hinged solely on the health of Crawford, however Delia is adding another interesting variable to the mix.
Delia played incredibly well during the Ottawa matchup stopping 17 of 19 shots. According to Pat Foley, and cross-checked by my eyes, roughly 13 or 14 of these shots were good scoring chances for the Senators.