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.