The 2022 playoffs has shown off some of the current elite backstops in the NHL, with Igor Shesterkin and Jake Oettinger especially displaying their talent. This year’s Stanley Cup final is still underway, but let’s look back through history and recognize some of the top goalie playoff performances by decade.
The next generation of back-end all-stars has been on full display during this year’s postseason, with Cale Makar and Adam Fox head and shoulders above the rest. While we wait for the outcome of the 2022 Stanley Cup finals, let’s look back through history and recognize some of the top defensemen playoff performances by decade.
Where this year’s stars will rank in the history books remains to be seen, but with all the current playoff excitement, now is a good time to look back through the years and recognize some top NHL forward playoff performances by decade.
