In his first season as a full-time NHLer, Stalock proved to be a more than capable backup to Antti Niemi. Stalock pushed Niemi for the starting job all season, finishing up the year 12-5-2 with a 1.87 GAA and .932 SV%. He also saw some playing time in the postseason, where he turned aside 52 of 56 shots (.929 SV%).
