Patrick Roy

Biography

Patrick Roy elevated his game when the stakes were highest. Three Conn Smythe Trophies as playoff MVP - no one else has more than two - attest to a performer who saved his best for the biggest moments. He arrived in Montreal as a 19-year-old and won a Stanley Cup, then added three more over a career spent with the Canadiens and Avalanche. His 151 playoff wins stand as the record. Roy popularized the butterfly style, dropping to his knees to cover the bottom of the net, a technique now standard for goaltenders. His competitive fire sometimes crossed into combustibility - the night he stayed in net for nine goals against before being pulled, then told Montreal management he'd never play for them again, remains one of hockey's most dramatic exits. He was worth the drama.

Career Highlights

• 4 Stanley Cup Championships
• 3 Conn Smythe Trophies (playoff MVP)
• 151 career playoff wins (record)
• 551 career wins
• Invented butterfly style goaltending

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