Russian goalkeeper “Tampa Bay Lightning” Andrey Vasilevsky was recognized as the best goalkeeper in the League, according to hockey players. Web site Players Association (NHLPA).
A total of 626 NHL players participated in the survey. 52.3 percent of the respondents voted Russian. It is worth noting that Vasilevsky received this award for the third time in a row.
Second place was taken by Igor Shesterkin, another Russian goalkeeper who defended the gates of the New York Rangers. 4.8 percent of those polled voted for him. The top three were finished by Minnesota Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury.
Previously, New York Rangers forward Artemy Panarin and Tampa Bay forward Nikita Kucherov were reported to have played. entry He is among the top five setters according to National Hockey League players. Kucherov took third place in the ranking of the best passers, 10.5 percent of those polled voted for him. Panarin placed fourth with 7.8 percent of the players voting for him.