Martin Brodeur's Unbreakable NHL Records: The Challenge Facing Today's Goalies
December 2, 2024Fleury, a three-time Stanley Cup champion, is second on the all-time wins list, showcasing the challenge current players face in surpassing Brodeur.
Following Fleury, Patrick Roy ranks third with 551 wins, retiring in 2003 as the winningest goalie at that time and also winning four Stanley Cups.
Roberto Luongo, who ranks fourth with 489 wins, is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2022.
Ed Belfour, with 484 wins, won the Stanley Cup in 1999 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2011, placing him fifth on the all-time list.
Henrik Lundqvist, known for his entire career with the New York Rangers, ranks sixth with 459 wins and won the Vezina Trophy in 2012.
Curtis Joseph, affectionately known as 'Cujo', ranks seventh with 454 wins, having played for multiple teams and being the first goalie to achieve a 30-win season for five different teams.
Jacques Plante, who played from 1947 to 1975, ranks eighth with 437 wins, winning the Hart Trophy in 1962 and six Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens.
Modern NHL teams often rest their goalies and limit their starts, making it increasingly unlikely for current players to challenge Brodeur's impressive records.
The top 10 goalies in NHL history by career wins reflect a mix of legendary players, showcasing the evolution of the position and the challenges faced by modern goalies.
Martin Brodeur stands as the all-time leader in NHL wins with 691, also holding records for the most shutouts at 125 and games played at 1,266, alongside three Stanley Cup victories and four Vezina Trophies.
Currently, the closest active player to Brodeur's record is Marc-Andre Fleury, who has 566 wins while playing for the Minnesota Wild, making the gap between them significant.
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ESPN • Dec 2, 2024
NHL all-time goalie wins: Top 10 players to know - ESPN