The Stanley Cup playoffs are underway, and goaltenders are once again displaying eye-catching masks. Game-saving stops, paired with stylish masks, can turn goalies into household names. This year’s masks are no exception.
Ducks’ Duo Honoured on Goalie Mask
One goalie is paying tribute to legends. Husso’s mask features Guy Hebert and Teemu Selanne, two Ducks legends. They appear on opposite sides of his mask.
Bruins’ Goalie Honours Home and Family
Swayman’s mask features nods to Boston. The Bunker Hill Monument and a retro Bruins logo are included. Personal touches stand out most, however.
Alaska, his home state, his niece’s handprint and the No. 1 on the chin highlight that connection. The No. 1 is the only number he has worn in the NHL.
Korpisalo might have the most unique details on his lid. There’s a polar bear rocking a Bruins jersey on one side and the old Boston Garden on the other. Hidden on the back are Lightning McQueen and Cruz Ramirez from the movie “Cars 3,” a nod to Korpisalo’s son, who loves the film series.
Sabres’ Lyon Pays Homage to a Legend
Lyon is paying homage to a legendary Sabres goalie. Dominik HaĊĦek appears on both sides of his mask.
Hurricanes’ Bussi Honours His Brother
There’s a special meaning to Bussi’s lid. It’s a tribute to his younger brother, who is autistic. The Canes’ “Struttin’ Stormy” logo is also included.
Nordiques Inspired Monster on Goalie Mask
A monster appears on the top of Blackwood’s lid. It is inspired by the Patrick Roy Avalanche era.
Other Notable Mask Designs
- Dostal received a new mask just in time for the postseason, one full of the Ducks’ logos and colours.
- Luukkonen’s mask continues his buffalo rage theme.
- Andersen, who hails from Denmark, has a Lego Viking mask.
Wedgewood always is in the running for most fun designs in the league, and this season is no different. One of them follows a “Dumb and Dumber” theme with fellow goalie Mackenzie Blackwood. The other includes Wedgewood’s two daughters as princesses going down the Rocky Mountains on snow tubes with the family’s two dogs next to them.
Oettinger’s mask includes a screaming animal on the top with bulging eyes and sharp fangs.