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The Calgary Flames had a sensational 2021-22 campaign, and they owe it in large part to Jacob Markstrom.
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At 32 years old, he had a dream season with a dominant team. His .922 efficiency rating ranks third in the NHL.
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Jacob Markstrom
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Markstrom has 37 wins in 63 starts. He has been good and consistent, two qualities that allow him to think about the Vézina Trophy.
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Markstrom's 2021-22 season, however, has one statistic that sets him apart from other goalies: he has collected 9 shutouts!
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Jacob Markstrom
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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.
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Ah, he also accumulated 10 penalty minutes, making him one of the most punished goalies in the league!
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Juuse Saros
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Juuse Saros of the Nashville Predators is the second candidate in line for the Vezina Trophy in 2021-22.
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Juuse Saros
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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.
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Juuse Saros
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This season, the fruit was ripe! The Finn picked up 38 wins while maintaining a remarkable .918 efficiency rating.
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Juuse Saros
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Juuse Saros played the most games in the NHL last year with 67. The Preds could count on him.
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Nashville's 2021-22 season wasn't expected to be particularly challenging. It turned out to be quite interesting thanks to Saros.
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Igor Shesterkin
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The last but not least finalist is Igor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers. He is the favorite of many observers to win.
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Igor Shesterkin
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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.
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All this at 26 years old! His best years are still ahead of this 4th round pick in 2014.
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Igor Shesterkin
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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.
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Igor Shesterkin
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It was worth the wait! He's now one of the important cogs in the New York Rangers' rebuilding process.
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Igor Shesterkin
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This rebuild is so rushed that many field hockey analysts believe the Rangers are not as good as their goalie!
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Ilya Sorokin
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Goaltender Ilya Sorokin (New York Islanders)...
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Frederik Andersen
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...Frederik Andersen (Carolina Hurricanes)...
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Darcy Kuemper
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...Darcy Kuemper (Colorado Avalanche)...
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Ville Husso
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...and Ville Husso (St. Louis Blues) also had good seasons, but did not qualify for the Vezina Trophy.
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