NHL Saves of the Week: November 30 – December 6
Now that we’re into the month of December, the grind of the regular season is starting to wear on some goaltenders – while others are just finding their groove. With Ondrej Pavelec, Ben Bishop, James Reimer, and Devan Dubnyk all sustaining injuries in the past two weeks, some new names have started to appear around the league.
Toronto’s Garret Sparks and Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck both make their debuts on the NHL saves of the week, with Sparks replacing the injured Reimer, and Hellebuyck replacing Pavelec. Nashville’s Pekka Rinne also made two jaw-dropping paddle saves with his stick this week, which were virtually identical. Neither of them were as good as this week’s number one save, though.
Check those saves out and more in the NHL saves of the week for November 30th to December 6th:
#10
Jacob Markstrom – Vancouver Canucks
Markstrom is a bit behind in the play and has to reach, but recovers beautifully!
#9
Garret Sparks – Toronto Maple Leafs
Sparks has had a whirlwind start to his NHL career, but his game against St. Louis may have been his best.
#8
Jonathan Quick – Los Angeles Kings
Quick lunges out with the blocker to make a fantastic stop!
#7
Connor Hellebuyck – Winnipeg Jets
Hellebuyck uses his entire 6-foot-4 frame to get the end of his stick on this chance!
#6
Karri Ramo – Calgary Flames
This game wasn’t the definition of a goalie’s duel, but Ramo was there for the big save when Calgary needed him.
#5
Tuukka Rask – Boston Bruins
Rask makes a pretty good first save, but the follow-up is even better!
#4
Sergei Bobrovsky – Columbus Blue Jackets
Bobrovsky goes full-Gumby for the rebound stop!
#3
Pekka Rinne – Nashville Predators
No big deal, Rinne just robs a future hall-of-famer with a crazy paddle save.
#2
Pekka Rinne – Nashville Predators
This one was even closer to the goal line. Rinne is on fire!
#1
Mike Condon – Montreal Canadiens
Carey Price who? Mike Condon with a behind-the-back glove save!
