When Nashville Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm scored in overtime on Saturday, it marked the end of one of Ben Bishop’s Warrior goalie sticks.



Bishop isn’t overly superstitious, especially for a goalie. But after each loss he likes to have a fresh start with the only piece of equipment continuously replaceable throughout a season.



“I usually use a stick for three of four games, maybe more if we win all of those,” Bishop said on Monday. “When I lose, I like to change the stick, so I guess the number of sticks I use in a season depends on how many games we win.”



With how often he handles the puck, Bishop said having the right feel with a stick is important. He also noted that more often than not, broken goalie sticks have their owner to thank; just watch how many NHL goalies turn and smash a stick over the crossbar after an overtime loss.



“I probably use around 60 a season, maybe more, maybe 80,”...