Save of the Game by José, 2/19/12

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Gameday, Panthers vs. Ducks, L (0-2, one empty net)

Sorry I didn't let you know right before the game started (when we finally heard the starter.) José is in goal. I'm having serious computer issues, but I think I'll be ok through the game at least.

He had one of his best, if not THE best of his season in that first period. Great stick save, I'm sure it will be on highlights, and it had better make the top 10 saves of the week.

Then his defenseman got beaten a bit later and Selanne got a rebound and tipped it in from the side. After one period, it's 0-1, Ducks leading. José stopped 9 of 10.

Panthers lost 0-2. José ended up saving 25 of 26 saves, and he stood on his head again. The Panthers really need to start scoring.

Video of the Whole Panthers Live Event with Theodore, Campbell and Weaver

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Some really great questions and answers. I especially liked when Campbell and José talked about how José likes his Dmen to play in front of him.

Photos from the Ottawa Game

Fellow José fan, Nelly, shared some great photos she took during warm-ups of the Ottawa game on the 15th.

The first two are actually from Getty Images. He's talking to Chris Scoppetto, Head Equipment Mgr., which you see a lot. In fact you'll see him talk a lot to both Equipment Mgrs (Chris Moody is the Asst.) I'm sure equipment managers are a big part of a goalie's game, so they'd be close. And of course, José gets along with practically everyone, because he's such a nice guy, so that's not surprising. ;o)

From Nelly:

Gameday, Panthers vs. Capitals, L (1-2)

I can't believe Dineen has already announced the starter. That hardly ever happens.

José stood on his head this game, and the Panthers couldn't win it. They only scored one. You can't expect your goalie to do it all. The Capitals scored 2 in the 3rd period. One a PP goal, the other was a deflection. So frustrating for José fans, because eh deserved so much better.

He was named the 2nd star (he saved 39 of 41 shots), but I know he would've preferred a win. The Panthers have a 2 point lead on the Caps in the SE.

Here are some of the tweets about José's play tonight.

Gameday, Panthers vs. Senators, (L, 2-6) Clemmensen started, José came in during 2nd

Clemmensen is the starter against the Senators. I like to think it's because they are giving José's knee more time to rest. It's best to have your #1 goalie as healthy as possible for the playoff push.

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Goalie change with 5:54 left in the 2nd after the Senators scored their 4th goal on their 16th shot. José saved the 3 shots he faced the remainder of the period.

The feed I'm having to watch tonight is terrible.

Final from Sunrise, 6-2, Ottawa wins. José saved 13 of 15 shots faced.

Panthers are still 4 points ahead of Washington in the standings, and Washington is coming to town on Friday. I foresee José being the starter.

Video from Panthers Live

Big thanks again to Nelly.

When asked about comparing himself to other goalies.

When asked who he feels is the best shooter he faces in the shootout.
Right before the video started, the fan called him "Hosay", so he said "I'm José, not Hosay. I'm from Montreal not Mexico." That's exactly when this video started, and everyone laughed, but you can hear him saying "It's ok, it happens all the time" so he didn't want to make the person feel bad.

Playing in Montreal vs. Florida

What does he do before games?

When asked if he's fought other goalies.
Some of us have heard the adorable "I'm a lover not a fighter" line before. ;o)