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Wednesday, April 17
Updated: April 17, 10:32 PM ET
 
Goalies: Phoenix vs. San Jose

By Darren Pang
Special to ESPN.com

Sean Burke, Phoenix
Sean Burke
Goaltender
Phoenix Coyotes
Profile
2001-2002 SEASON STATISTICS
GM W L T SV% GAA
60 33 21 6 .920 2.29
His head: Is a leader on and off the ice. He has a calmness about him and a mental strength that hasn't been tested in the playoffs for awhile.

His hands: He keeps his hands in front of his body. For a big guy, he has quick, sharp hands. Great at letting his "D" know where the puck will be.

His feet: Long legs cover a lot of net. Feet don't have to do much but are solid nonetheless.

His stick: Is efficient at playing the puck. Very good at leaving it in the right place for his "D."

His technique: His goalie coach, Benoit Allaire, has been a steady influence. Stays deep in his net, saving on extra movement. He gets square to the shooter and looks huge.

Evgeni Nabokov, San Jose
Evgeni Nabokov
Goaltender
San Jose Sharks
Profile
2001-2002 SEASON STATISTICS
GM W L T SV% GAA
67 37 24 5 .918 2.29
His head: Only the second goalie to play 60 or more games in his first two seasons since Hextall did it in the late '80s. Has an even-keel mindset. Doesn't get rattled.

His hands: Has very quick hands. Makes it looks easy on tough shots high to the glove side. Watches the puck come into his body.

His feet: Very solid feet. Quick reaction to the low shots. Has a tendency to battle low, stick-side shots more than on the glove side.

His stick: Underrated puckhandler and smart decision maker.

His technique: Has a great stance/crouch. He is very efficient in his movement and stays very patient when on a roll.

Darren Pang, a former goaltender with the Chicago Blackhawks, is a hockey analyst for ESPN.

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