NHL Saves of the Week: December 29 – January 4
As 2014 turns into 2015, a lot of people like to reflect on the past year and begin to look forward to future changes. At least one thing remains constant: Goalies are incredible and will continue to make amazing saves week after week! This week is a mixed bag of highlights including two eerily similar saves in the shootout from Jonathan Quick and Frederik Andersen – as well as a goal line robbery from Jonathan Bernier. Check out the NHL Saves of the Week for December 29, 2014 to January 4, 2015:
#10
Jonas Hiller – Calgary Flames
Hiller has to react to the initial shot, a tip, and a rebound chance – all within 2 seconds. Unbelievable!
#9
Anton Khudobin – Carolina Hurricanes
This was Khudobin’s first shot of the game, 16 minutes in. Great focus!
#8
Semyon Varlamov – Colorado Avalanche
Varlamov with a fantastic second effort, then a quick recovery.
#7
Frederik Andersen – Anaheim Ducks
Right place, right time or great glove placement? You be the judge!
#6
Jonathan Quick – Los Angeles Kings
Jonathan Quick stays with this shootout attempt, right until the bitter end.
#5
Frederik Andersen – Anaheim Ducks
This save is eerily similar to Quick’s, but the move from Ellis was even fancier – so Andersen gets the edge.
#4
Ryan Miller – Vancouver Canucks
Ryan Miller loves beating his little brother’s Red Wings!
#3
Marc-André Fleury – Pittsburgh Penguins
Great job reading the play and aggressive challenge from Fleury!
#2
Henrik Lundqvist – New York Rangers
Even King Henrik busts out the two-pad stack every once in a while!
#1
Jonathan Bernier – Toronto Maple Leafs
Vanek thought he had a sure goal, but Bernier watches the puck and sticks with it all the way.
