Lack of context from reporters leads to confusion surrounding starting goaltenders
Starting goaltenders are an important factor for NHL bettors to consider when placing wagers on games. The performance of the goaltender can significantly impact the moneyline and the over/under. As a result, bettors must often rely on the insight of beat writers and reporters to determine which goaltender will start on any given day. However, sometimes this information is not reliable and can lead to confusion for bettors, which can really shake up the board.
For example, on Wednesday (Jan. 4th) it was widely believed that Andrei Vasilevskiy would start for the Lightning in Minnesota, but Brian Elliott ended up starting instead. This type of confusion can be frustrating for bettors and highlights the importance of double-checking information before placing bets, but that's tough to do when two verified Twitter accounts send out conflicting tweets at the same time, though, which is exactly what happened prior to this game.
Twitter Timeline
6:14 p.m. PT – Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports that Elliott will be between the pipes, and he provided evidence i.e., Elliott led the team out for warmups.
Brian Elliott led the #GoBolts onto the ice in warmups, took shots during line rushes. He is listed as the starter on the roster report. #GoBolts
— Eduardo A. Encina (@EddieInTheYard) January 5, 2023