James Reimer rare among NHL’s quality backup goaltenders this season
James Reimer is something of a rarity in the NHL this season.
The 28-year-old is among the few backup goaltenders who can play regularly at around the same level as the starter. In fact, in his first season with Florida, Reimer has almost identical numbers to Panthers No. 1 Roberto Luongo.
Luongo: 2.53 goals-against average, .919 save percentage in 33 starts
Reimer: 2.50 goals-against average, .918 save percentage in 19 starts