text: question is below? if the goalie is pulled after the first period trailing 3-0 and the final score of the game is a 6-3 loss does the starting goalie get the loss? no, the goaltender who allowed the 4th goal in a 6-3 loss is the goaltender who takes credit for the loss regardless of who started the game.  this is different than the way some sports assess wins and losses.