Blink and you might miss it. When shots are flying at top speed, goaltenders have just milliseconds to react. Learn the Via @NYIslanders on X

What happened: The installment examines the science behind rapid-fire reflexes. Northwell Health presents the feature.

Why it matters: Reaction speed shapes whether a goaltender can track and stop shots delivered at elite pace. Breaking that process into components helps explain one of hockey’s least visible demands.

What to watch: The episode will detail the mechanisms between shot release and a goaltender’s response.

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