Last week, we ranked the 16 starting goaltenders headed into the playoffs. It was completely subjective based on my thoughts regarding each goaltender’s 2009-10 season and past playoff performance. With several goaltenders not having much postseason action, if at all, it was a tough proposition.
After a week, with most series already gone three games, we’re starting to get a better feeling for how these goaltenders will go. Goaltending has also become a hot topic, as several goalies have been yanked and now we’re left debating on whether they’ll be back in net the next game.
So, let’s go back through the rankings and see how they’ve done. I’ve ranked the goaltenders once more, based playoff stats. And some other stuff.
#1 - Craig Anderson, Colorado Avalanche
Previous ranking: #6
2010 Playoffs: 3 GP, 2-1-0, 1 SO, 2.26 GAA, .946 SV%
#2 - Tuukka Rask, Boston Bruins
Previous ranking: #11
2010 Playoffs: 3 GP, 2-1-0, 0 SO, 2.01 GAA, .936 SV%
#3 - Antti Niemi, Chicago Blackhawks
Previous ranking: #14
2010 Playoffs: 2 GP, 1-1-0,1 SO, 1.01 GAA, .957 SV%
#4 - Pekka Rinne, Nashville Predators
Previous ranking: #10
2010 Playoffs: 2 GP, 1-1-0, 0 SO, 1.53 GAA, .949 SV%
#5 - Ryan Miller, Buffalo SabresPrevious ranking: #1
2010 Playoffs: 3 GP, 1-2-0, 0 SO, 2.36 GAA, .929 SV%
#6 - Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings
Previous ranking: #13
2010 Playoffs: 3 GP, 2-1-0, 0 SO, 2.45 GAA, .918 SV%
#7 - Ilya Bryzgalov, Phoenix Coyotes
Previous ranking: #2
2010 Playoffs: 3 GP, 2-1-0, 0 SO, 3.35 GAA, .908 SV%
#8 - Brian Boucher, Philadelphia Flyers
Previous ranking: #16
2010 Playoffs: 3 GP, 2-1-0, 0 SO, 2.31 GAA, .907 SV%
#9 through #16 after the jump.
#9 - Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils
Previous ranking: #3
2010 Playoffs: 3 GP, 1-2-0, 0 SO, 2.64 GAA, .896 SV%
#10 - Jimmy Howard, Detroit Red Wings
Previous ranking: #9
2010 Playoffs: 3 GP, 1-2-0, 0 SO, 3.73 GAA, .889 SV%
#11 - Evgeni Nabokov, San Jose Sharks
Previous ranking: #5
2010 Playoffs: 3 GP, 1-2-0, 0 SO, 2.59 GAA, .884 SV%
#12 - Marc-Andre Fleury, Pittsburgh Penguins
Previous ranking: #7
2010 Playoffs: 3 GP, 2-1-0, 0 SO, 2.68 GAA, .882 SV%
#13 - Brian Elliott, Ottawa Senators
Previous ranking: #15
2010 Playoffs: 3 GP, 1-2-0, 0 SO, 3.39 GAA, .868 SV%
#14 - Jaroslav Halak, Montreal Canadiens
Previous ranking: #12
2010 Playoffs: 3 GP, 1-2-0, 0 SO, 4.07 GAA, .887 SV %
#15 - Jose Theodore, Washington Capitals
Previous ranking: #8
2010 Playoffs: 2 GP, 0-1-0, 0 SO, 3.70 GAA, .875 SV %
#16 - Roberto Luongo, Vancouver Canucks
Previous ranking: #4
2010 Playoffs: 3 GP, 1-2-0, 0 SO, 3.20 GAA, .880 SV %