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Playoff physicality creeps into crease to impact goaltenders

Boston Bruins' Curtis Lazar (20) tries to control the puck in front of Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (52) during the third period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, May 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko (24) collides with Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith (1) in the third period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in New York. Goalie interference was called on the play. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Carolina Hurricanes head athletic trainer Doug Bennett examines goaltender Antti Raanta (32) during the first period of Game 2 of the team's NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, May 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Playoff physicality creeps into crease to impact goaltenders