An ice hockey goal might be smaller to guard, but the job of an NHL goalie is still ridiculously tough.
Faced with a mischievously small puck, making reflex saves is an impressive feat, as Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray proved.
In a game against the Edmonton Oilers, Murray kept the scores level at 0-0 with a superb stop from close range – how did he keep this out?
Dear @mattmurray_30,
You are not human. pic.twitter.com/LZj71YA0mW
— NHL (@NHL) October 25, 2017
Another angle? Sure, why not.
Here’s another look at something we couldn’t believe the first time.
Add this GIF hockey card to your collection. ? pic.twitter.com/mmnBJSp8TM
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) October 25, 2017
The best save of the year?
Best save of the year? We vote yes. Wow, @mattmurray_30. Wow. pic.twitter.com/6hjQ8YKPpm
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) October 25, 2017
The fans certainly seemed keen on it – who says forwards get all the glory?
— No. (@AvoideaLockout) October 25, 2017
YES! MATT MURRAY YES!
— Bobbie (@brookvillehome1) October 25, 2017
The Penguins eventually won 2-1, adding extra value to the save – you’ll have to try harder than that to score against Pittsburgh this season.
