In the Stanley Cup playoffs, goaltending often means the difference between success and failure for NHL teams. With the opening round of the 2016 postseason nearly completed, it's time to rank the efforts of the 22 netminders who've seen action thus far.
Several of the goaltenders in this ranking, such as Ben Bishop of the Tampa Bay Lightning (pictured above), were key factors in helping their clubs advance to the second round. Others, such as New York Rangers starter Henrik Lundqvist, had a first round they'd rather forget.
Performance, minutes played and the impact of their efforts upon their respective clubs factored into this ranking. As always, you can express your views in the comments section below.
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