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Kolzig may mean more to his team than any other player in the NHL (with apologies to teammate Jaromir Jagr). He verbally challenged his teammates in the press after a Jan. 6 loss to the Atlanta Thrashers, then backed up those words with his terrific play the rest of the season. His volatile temper leaves him vulnerable to the opposition's antagonistic tactics.
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His glove is solid, but he relies more on blocking the puck with his large frame than he does reaching and reacting to make saves. His glove positioning is better than his catching-hand quickness.
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Kolzig is adept at keeping his crease clear of pass attempts, using his stick to block the passing lanes.
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He spreads out extremely well, fully eliminating the bottom portion of the net from post to post. Kolzig has a tendency to send rebounds back out in front of him, instead of angling the shot to the corner.
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Kolzig has perfected the V style, or butterfly style of netminding. He is technically sound, with erect upper-body posture, and keeps his gloves in position to protect the top corners. However, he can be distracted by interlopers around his net to the point of losing his composure, and with it, his sound fundamentals.
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He is physically imposing, with the size and stamina to endure the rigors of the postseason. Kolzig returned to the top of his game this year for the first time since winning the Vezina Trophy in 2000.
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Backstopped the Capitals' appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals in 1998.
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