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NHL: Which goalie is gonna win the Vezina this year?

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2022-05-31 12:16:39

The Calgary Flames had a sensational 2021-22 campaign, and they owe it in large part to Jacob Markstrom.

Jacob Markstrom

At 32 years old, he had a dream season with a dominant team. His .922 efficiency rating ranks third in the NHL.

Jacob Markstrom

Markstrom has 37 wins in 63 starts. He has been good and consistent, two qualities that allow him to think about the Vézina Trophy.

Jacob Markstrom

Markstrom's 2021-22 season, however, has one statistic that sets him apart from other goalies: he has collected 9 shutouts!

Jacob Markstrom

He's the only one to have that many, and no goalie has managed 8! When it comes to shutouts, he's in a class of his own.

Jacob Markstrom

Ah, he also accumulated 10 penalty minutes, making him one of the most punished goalies in the league!

Juuse Saros

Juuse Saros of the Nashville Predators is the second candidate in line for the Vezina Trophy in 2021-22.

Juuse Saros

The 27-year-old goaltender has played his entire career in Nashville, but it wasn't until last year that he took over for Pekka Rinne as the #1 goalie.

Juuse Saros

This season, the fruit was ripe! The Finn picked up 38 wins while maintaining a remarkable .918 efficiency rating.

Juuse Saros

Juuse Saros played the most games in the NHL last year with 67. The Preds could count on him.

Juuse Saros

Nashville's 2021-22 season wasn't expected to be particularly challenging. It turned out to be quite interesting thanks to Saros.

Igor Shesterkin

The last but not least finalist is Igor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers. He is the favorite of many observers to win.

Igor Shesterkin

It will be hard not to award him the Vezina Trophy: 36 wins, only 13 losses, a .935 efficiency rating, the best in the NHL.

Igor Shesterkin

All this at 26 years old! His best years are still ahead of this 4th round pick in 2014.

Igor Shesterkin

The Rangers have been waiting for him, as he resisted the North American call. He played 6 seasons in the KHL before landing in the NHL.

Igor Shesterkin

It was worth the wait! He's now one of the important cogs in the New York Rangers' rebuilding process.

Igor Shesterkin

This rebuild is so rushed that many field hockey analysts believe the Rangers are not as good as their goalie!

Ilya Sorokin

Goaltender Ilya Sorokin (New York Islanders)...

Frederik Andersen

...Frederik Andersen (Carolina Hurricanes)...

Darcy Kuemper

...Darcy Kuemper (Colorado Avalanche)...

Ville Husso

...and Ville Husso (St. Louis Blues) also had good seasons, but did not qualify for the Vezina Trophy.

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