The Greatest Hockey Players of All Time: Then vs. Now

Patrick Roy revolutionized goaltending with his butterfly style, beginning with the Montreal Canadiens in the mid-1980s. Bursting onto the scene as a 20-year-old, he led the Habs to the 1986 Stanley Cup. Later, with Colorado, he secured two more championships and became one of the most dominant goalies ever.

He was remembered for his fiery competitiveness and ability to shine in clutch moments. With four Stanley Cups and three Conn Smythe Trophies, Roy was a postseason legend. His confidence, swagger, and game-stealing performances earned him a reputation as perhaps the greatest playoff goaltender in NHL history.