What NHLers say about continuing play against a maskless goalie

In a span of just 10 days this October, three different NHL goalies had a shot taken on them when they were bare-faced, without a mask for protection.

First was Vegas’ Adin Hill, whose helmet buckle unsnapped on an initial shot. The rebound kicked out to Rasmus Andersson, and Hill’s mask fell off as he moved across the crease to try and make the save. He did stop Andersson, but the puck hit him in a delicate area and he left that game early.

Two nights later, Toronto’s Anthony Stolarz had a similar play occur, when his mask came off from a shot. Play continued and the Rangers maintained control long enough for a pass to be made to J.T. Miller in the slot. He tried to bury the opportunity, but was stopped by a maskless Stolarz.

And finally, last week Utah goalie Karel Vejmelka‘s mask was