GLENDALE, Ariz. — Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant said before Monday night’s game he hoped backup goaltender Malcolm Subban could start to build confidence with the start he was getting against the Flames on the second night of a back-to-back.
Instead, Subban’s teammates “left him out to dry” repeatedly in a frustrating 7-2 shellacking.
Gallant hadn’t yet spoken to the 24-year-old former first-round pick when he addressed the media as he typically leaves goaltender coach Dave Prior in charge of the netminders.
The players told a different story.
Nick Holden said several teammates spoke to Subban after the Flames moved freely and passed to teammates for wide open shots on numerous occasions.