As has been stated numerous times in the main page articles Lundqvist, Rinne and Quick were all held out of this tournament because they were so far ahead of everyone else that it seemed pointless to include them. This tournament instead decides who the fourth best goalie is this season, which should also help explain how Fleury can make the final four.

Please lookout for a follow up Cage Match article breaking down the Lundqvist-Rinne-Quick trio of dominance.

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