Raanta given night off following car accident
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Light has been shed on why Antti Raanta was absent from Thursday's loss to the Dallas Stars.
The Arizona Coyotes goaltender was shaken up after being involved in a rear-end car accident prior to the game, according to Craig Morgan of NHL.com.
Head coach Rick Tocchet was informed of the incident a few hours before puck drop, and decided to start Scott Wedgewood as a precaution.
Tocchet said Antti Raanta spent the game in the dressing room and could have been available in an emergency but he wasn't sure if he would have put him in.
— Craig Morgan (@craigsmorgan) February 2, 2018
The Stars won the game 4-1 and Wedgewood made 21 saves in the loss.
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