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Cory Schneider denies Martin Hanzal with huge kick save (Video)

By Dave Stevenson

Oct 25, 2016; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils goalie Cory Schneider (35) makes a save during the first period against the Arizona Coyotes at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2016; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils goalie Cory Schneider (35) makes a save during the first period against the Arizona Coyotes at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /
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Cory Schneider preserved the New Jersey Devils win over the Arizona Coyotes with a kick save against Martin Hanzal. 

The New Jersey Devils can thank their goaltender Cory Schneider for a much needed 5-3 win over the Arizona Coyotes. Though he struggled a bit in the game, the Devils goaltender was strong when he needed to be. New Jersey needed him to be strong early on, and Schneider was. His best save came against Martin Hanzal, robbing him of what should have been a sure goal.

How he was able to get his pad there in time to deny Hanzal is mind boggling. This is what makes Schneider one of the best goaltenders in the NHL. Usually, the Devils don’t do a good job of giving him support. However, Schneider got some well-deserved support against the Coyotes. New acquisition Taylor Hall had two goals and so did Travis Zajac. Adam Henrique added a goal while Damon Severson and Pavel Zacha each had two assists. Meanwhile, Schneider saved 28 of the 31 shots he faced. Even on a bad note, he is a very excellent goaltender.

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Schneider got his start with the Vancouver Canucks. After splitting time with Roberto Luongo, the Canucks traded him to the Devils at the 2013 NHL Draft. Since joining them, Schneider has been asked to replace the legendary Martin Brodeur. He has done exactly that. Schneider has 71 wins in 177 games for the Devils. While that might not sound impressive, his .924 save percentage with New Jersey certainly is. He was named to Team USA’s roster at the World Cup of Hockey, getting the start in the final game against the Czech Republic. In his first five games this season, Schneider has a .943 save percentage. His 1.6 goaltending point shares so far lead the NHL.

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