NHL goaltenders get beat by shots over their shoulders more than any other spot. It’s a reflection of seismic changes made in how the position is played and the latest cycle in the cat-and-mouse game between goalies and shooters. The butterfly style of goalies going down on their knees to stop the puck has completely taken over hockey. It’s no surprise that has led to high-glove, low-blocker and sharp-angle shots becoming all the rage. And even as the NHL has tried to prioritize offense, goalies have adjusted.
