Who Has Been the Best Goaltender in the Playoffs So Far?

For me its Hiller

Cam Ward. And I don't even know how it's close to be honest.

Ward, hands down.

Theodore. He's let in fewer goals than anyone else.

Nikolai Khabubulin, whose 8-4 record is bested only by Chris Osgood (8-3).

And wins and losses are the only stat that really counts in the playoffs.

davetherave wrote:Nikolai Khabubulin, whose 8-4 record is bested only by Chris Osgood (8-3).

And wins and losses are the only stat that really counts in the playoffs.

If that's the case, why Bulin over Osgood?

to even say Khabbi proves he's a homer

The Guy With The Mustache wrote:to even say Khabbi proves he's a homer

Ha ha...don't watch many Blackhawks games, do you?

asq2 wrote:

davetherave wrote:Nikolai Khabubulin, whose 8-4 record is bested only by Chris Osgood (8-3).

And wins and losses are the only stat that really counts in the playoffs.

If that's the case, why Bulin over Osgood?

Khabby is IMHO technically better than Ozzy...but they are both 'money' guys, no doubt about it.

Bulin faced two tougher teams in the Flames and Nucks than Oz did in Jackets and Ducks.

But we are talking a VERY fine line here between these two.

davetherave wrote:

asq2 wrote:

davetherave wrote:Nikolai Khabubulin, whose 8-4 record is bested only by Chris Osgood (8-3).

And wins and losses are the only stat that really counts in the playoffs.

If that's the case, why Bulin over Osgood?

Khabby is IMHO technically better than Ozzy...but they are both 'money' guys, no doubt about it.

Bulin faced two tougher teams in the Flames and Nucks than Oz did in Jackets and Ducks.

But we are talking a VERY fine line here between these two.

If you're going to bring in tough teams faced, though, then Ward would seem the obvious choice, no?

We've all heard of one-line teams. What about Carolina? They are a one-player team up front. Cam Ward is the difference maker thus far. The only thing standing between him and second Conn Smythe might be his own team-mate at this point.

asq2 wrote: If you're going to bring in tough teams faced, though, then Ward would seem the obvious choice, no?

No question Ward has been phenomenal...we are talking about minute increments here between Wardo, Khabby, and Ozzy...all Stanley Cup Champions.

IMHO Khabby edges them out in the playoffs so far for two reasons:
(a) wins-losses--being better than Ward in that department,
(b) vis-a-vis Oz, the level of Nik's opposition being stronger.

Dave, by that Logic Ward is still the guy because he played 2 of the top 3 teams in the East and beat them both, while going the distance.

The mark of a good goaltender is making the saves when they need to be made. The saves dont get any bigger than in gave 7.

Ward doesnt have the defence Detroit or Chicago have and that team depends on him a lot more than Chicago or Detroit depend on their goaltenders.

Ward IMO, along with Crosby has been the playoff MVP thus far, let alone the best goaltender.

Neely4Life wrote:Dave, by that Logic Ward is still the guy because he played 2 of the top 3 teams in the East and beat them both, while going the distance.

The mark of a good goaltender is making the saves when they need to be made. The saves dont get any bigger than in gave 7.

Ward doesnt have the defence Detroit or Chicago have and that team depends on him a lot more than Chicago or Detroit depend on their goaltenders.

Ward IMO, along with Crosby has been the playoff MVP thus far, let alone the best goaltender.

Neely, can't argue there...these three are all so good...amazing in their technique and clutch saves--as well as the ability to shake off so-called 'bad' goals.

All Cup winners...for very sound reasons.

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asq2 wrote:Theodore. He's let in fewer goals than anyone else.

Stats don't lie!