Ducks' Carlyle coy on starter ahead of Game 4 vs. Flames

Coaches rarely reveal their starting goalie prior to puck drop, and even less so in the postseason.

That's certainly the case with Anaheim Ducks bench boss Randy Carlyle, who wouldn't tip his cap on who will start between the pipes when the Ducks go for the sweep Wednesday against the Calgary Flames.

Carlyle was ambiguous about which of his netminders will get the nod in Game 4, stating, "I'm going to pick one goalie," to Eric Stephens of The Orange County Register.

John Gibson has started all three games so far, but his night was cut short Monday after allowing four goals on 16 shots. Jonathan Bernier stepped in in relief, turning aside 16 shots as the Ducks mounted an overtime comeback after trailing 4-1 midway through the second period.

Interestingly enough, both teams may opt for a goalie change in Game 4. Flames coach Glen Gulutzan was noncommittal when asked Tuesday if Brian Elliott would get the call next game.

Elliott stopped just 22 of 27 shots in the Game 3 loss, later blaming himself for the defeat.