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Patrick Roy: the case for the GOAT

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    Patrick Roy: the case for the GOAT

    G · Canadiens, Avalanche · Born 5 October 1965, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada · Career 1985–2003

    A fiery butterfly goaltender who popularised the style, Roy won two Cups with Montreal and two more with Colorado, thriving under playoff pressure.

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    Why Patrick Roy could be the GOAT

    Roy is the only player to win the Conn Smythe Trophy three times, across three different decades. He won Cups as a rookie in 1986 and as a veteran in 2001. His butterfly technique reshaped goaltending, and in the biggest moments no goalie has been more reliable.

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