Welcome to NHL Goalie Week. NHL Social is celebrating the goaltending position this week, from Aug. 26 to Sept. 1, reveling in the uniqueness and artistry of the puck-stoppers behind the masks. In that spirit, here is noted NHL historian Stan Fischler comparing the six best Original Six goalies and those of today (listed alphabetically).
Sawchuk, Bobrovsky among best goalies from Original Six, today
4-time Vezina Trophy winner helped Maple Leafs to last Cup title, 35-year-old anchor of Panthers' 1st NHL championship
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Ironman Glenn Hall started 502 straight games in goal
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Terry Sawchuk was four-time Vezina-winning goalie
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Jacques Plante changed game when he donned mask
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Turk Broda earned his reputation as a big-game goalie
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky ranked as 7th best goalie
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Rangers' Igor Shesterkin ranked as best goalie in NHL
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko ranked as 6th best goalie
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Jets' Connor Hellebuyck ranked as 2nd best goalie