Goalie “Philadelphia” Ivan Fedotov in an interview with , he said his NHL debut was not planned.
On Monday, Fedotov played his first NHL game. In a home game against the New York Islanders (3:4 OT), he entered the ice in the second period and stopped 19 of 21 shots (90.5% saves).
— Ivan, were you supposed to leave during the match? Or did the beginnings happen suddenly?
– I prepared in my own way – there was a deployment, then I worked with those who do not play. The goalkeeper must always be ready, anything can happen. A spontaneous decision made by the coach – probably to boost the morale of the team, to change something.
After the match, I supported Sam (goalkeeper-partner Samuel Ersson). I told him this was the time when it didn’t matter who was playing – him or not. I respect him and Ersson deserves for him and Philly to stay together all season. And their current situation is due to his considerable merit.
It doesn’t matter who plays now – me or him. It is important to go to the playoffs and do a great job for the team, for the future,” Fedotov told .
Source : MatchTV
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