Martin Brodeur's Unbreakable NHL Records: The Challenge Facing Today's Goalies

December 2, 2024
Martin Brodeur's Unbreakable NHL Records: The Challenge Facing Today's Goalies
  • Fleury, 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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