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Save of the not: Cam Ward robs Jason Arnott only to be let down by his defense

Jay Harrison, Tim Gleason, Cam Ward, Matt Hendricks

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jay Harrison (44), defenseman Tim Gleason (6), and goalie Cam Ward (30) react as Washington Capitals center Matt Hendricks (26) scores during the third period of an NHL hockey game at the Verizon Center in Washington on Friday, March 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Aside from the occasional night off – or the even less common instance when a save or goal isn’t deemed worthy – the gang at PHT will decide which tally or stop is the best of any given night. Once those two winners are determined, we’ll share our reasoning (and most importantly, the video clip for each) in posts for your viewing pleasure.

You’re already thinking, “Why are you picking a play where a goal was scored for save of the night. Goals aren’t saves you moron!” Yeah, we know that Matt Hendricks scored on Cam Ward on this play, but his initial save of Jason Arnott’s mini-breakaway was highlight-worthy.

If ever you wish a goalie didn’t have to take blame for a goal, it’s this time around as Hurricanes defensemen Jay Harrison and Tim Gleason stood idly by as Hendricks shoveled home what proved to be the game winner. It’s all right Cam, we’ve got your back on this one.
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Thanks to @scottywazz of the Face Off Hockey Show for the pun-tastic idea for the headline.