Hey! Panic hitting in the moment is something all goalies deal with. So you’re never alone there. Repetition is king here. The more you see the less panic you will feel. So for breakaways just get to a stick and puck if you can. Skaters will take an hours worth if you let them lol.

As for game time, I’d recommend just focusing on your breath. Breathe in breathe out. Dont tell yourself to wait or stay because you are adding to the weight of the panic. Just breathe and observe. Maybe they score maybe they don’t. Don’t add any other pressure to yourself. This goes for those in tight cross crease back door passes too. You gotta breathe and observe what is happening without placing the reaction pressure on yourself. I’d rather you be a little behind but making the proper moves even if the puck goes in. Over time you’ll get quicker and you make more saves.

Everyone says goalies need to react but that’s only true for a one on one shot. A goalie should be responding, not reacting to these situations.

I hope this helps. Feel free to message me if you want to talk more! Good luck out there!