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Despite limited playing time last year, Cal Petersen generally played well for the LA Kings. Having a solid backup to Jonathan Quick will be vital for the 2020-2021 season.
Backup goalies are having a larger role in today’s NHL. You see it all over the league. Anton Khudobin made 30 starts during the regular season, but he was a major reason why the Stars advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals. And despite Tuukka Rask being the featured goalie in Boston, Jaroslav Halak has been an outstanding backup goalie for the Bruins.