In the last blog,
here, I talked about the top 30 starter list put forth by Yahoo! sports writer Sam McCaig. Quick was ranked first on that list and Lundqvist second.
What ensued in the comment section was a back and forth over who really was the best starting goaltender in the league. Now they are both fantastic goaltenders, I don’t think there is any argument there, but let’s take this a step further.
I’m the kind of person who always loves a good, civil and well informed discussion. So let’s get a little more educated on these two fantastic netminders before laying down the be all end all for you readers: A poll. I’m only going to go back a few years here because the relevant argument pertains to who is the best goaltender NOW, not EVER. There is a considerable difference.
And by all means, feel free to chime in even if you are a fan of neither team or goaltender. There will be an ‘other’ option.
Jonathan Quick
Age: 27
Accolades & Achievements
2009-10 Vancouver Olympics silver medalist (Primary backup)
2011-12 NHL All-Star
2011-12 Vezina finalist
2011-12 Stanley Cup Champion
2011-12 Conn Smythe Winner
Career Statistics
Regular Season
Games played: 286
Wins: 149
Shutouts: 25
Save Percentage: .915
Goals Against Average: 2.32
Playoff Statistics
Games played: 50
Wins: 29
Shutouts: 7
Save Percentage: .929
Goals Against: 2.03
Career highs
2009-10 Games played: 72
2009-10 Wins: 39
2011-12 Save percentage: .929
2011-12 Goals against average: 1.95
2011-12 post season save percentage: .946
2011-12 post season goals against: 1.41
Henrik Lundqvist
Age: 31
Accolades & Achievements
2006 Turin Olympic Gold Medalist
3-time NHL All-Star (08/09, 10/11, 11,12)
Vezina Award Winner 2011-12
NHL Record 30 wins in first seven seasons
Vezina nominee (06, 07, 08, 12, 13)
Regular Season
Games played: 511
Wins: 276
Shutouts: 45
Save Percentage: .920
Goals Against Average: 2.25
Playoff Statistics
Games played: 67
Wins: 30
Shutouts: 8
Save Percentage: .920
Goals Against: 2.28
Career highs
2009-10 Games played: 73
2008-09 Wins: 38
2011-12 Save percentage: .930
2011-12 Goals against average: 1.97
2012-13 post season save percentage: .934
2011-12 post season goals against: 1.82
Cumulative team statistics
Offense
2012-13: Kings: 10th Rangers: 15th
2011-12: Kings: 29th Rangers: 11th
2010-11: Kings: 25th Rangers: 16th
Shots allowed per game:
2012-13: Kings: 25.0 Rangers: 28.2
2011-12: Kings: 27.4 Rangers: 27.8
2010-11: Kings: 27.9 Rangers: 29.4
One goal game records
2012-13: Kings: 11-5-5 Rangers: 12-5-4
2011-12: Kings: 17-14-15 Rangers: 21-5-9
2010-11: Kings: 22-9-6 Rangers: 21-13-5
Team Blocked shot rankings
2012-13: Kings: 30th Rangers: 5th
2011-12: Kings: 29th Rangers: 4th
2010-11: Kings: 27th Rangers: 4th
Overall standings of division teams over the last 3 years
Pacific: 2012-13: Anaheim (3rd), San Jose (11th), Phoenix (19th), Dallas (21st)
Atlantic: 2012-13: Pittsbugh (2nd), Islanders (16th), Philadelphia (20th), NJ (22nd)
Pacific 2011-12: Phoenix (11th), San Jose (12th), Dallas (18th), Anaheim (25th)
Atlantic: 2011-12: Pittsburgh (4th), Philadelphia (6th), New Jersey (9th), Islanders (27th)
Pacific 2010-11: San Jose (5th), Anaheim (9th), Phoenix (11th), Dallas (16th)
Atlantic 2010-11: Philadelphia (3rd), Pittsburgh (4th), New Jersey (23rd), Islanders (27th)
Okay, whew are you still with me? I think that covers a lot of ground. You’ve got statistics from the last three years of both player and team relevant stats, as well as divisional strength overall.
I’m staying out of this one. As for everyone else. Have at it.
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