Sure, that’s true when one is between the pipes and play heads up the ice or is being dominated by your team at the other end.
But then there are the moments when you’re not just idle in net – you’re sent away entirely.
Such was the case Thursday night for Minnesota Wild netminder Devan Dubnyk. Given the night off, he was relegated to a spot in the tunnel, with the Wild’s bench at the Montreal Canadiens’ Bell Centre unable to fit the visiting team’s backup.
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Minnesota’s No. 1 goalie found a cute way to fill his time. He was caught on video during the game allowing a young Canadiens fan — sporting what looks to be a Carey Price jersey no less — to try on his goalie mask.
