What are the top goalie masks across the NHL in

  • Anthony Gharib, ESPNOct 7, 2024, 01:06 PM ET

The 2024-25 NHL season is here, marking the beginning of another run to the Stanley Cup and, most importantly, new goalie masks.

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The league’s top goaltenders are set to show up in style while protecting their respective goals.

Playing in his final season, Marc-Andre Fleury is going out strong with a handful of bold looks. Jake Oettinger continues the theme of having his friends and an otter with golf clubs on his mask. For his first season with the Ottawa Senators, Linus Ullmark will rock a red mask that includes Swedish Vikings.

Most notably, the debut of the Utah Hockey Club will bring fresh designs. Connor Ingram has a sweet Joker decal on his white and blue mask, while Karel Vejmelka has a 3D-heavy look.

Here’s a look at some of the best goalie masks this upcoming season.

Lukas Dostal

With the Ducks rebrand officially complete, Dostal took the chance to add the world famous logo to his mask on the bottom. There’s also a sweet detail of what looks to be a silhouette of the Disneyland castle above his face.

Anaheim Ducks goalie Lukas Dostal’s mask includes a silhouette of the Disneyland castle above his face. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images)

Joonas Korpisalo

Intimidation can be a key component of strong goalkeeping, and Korpisalo’s mask leans into exactly that idea. There’s a huge bear decal with glowing eyes on the top, scary enough to potentially distract a player from taking a shot.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

One of Luukkonen’s masks is heavy on ice accompanied by a raging buffalo. The combination creates a look that pops instantly. Luukkonen also has a sweet half-blue, half-black-colored mask.

Devon Levi

Sticking with the buffalo theme, Levi has a design with red eyes on the side of his look.

Buffalo Sabres goalie Devon Levi’s mask includes a strong buffalo design. (Photo by Ben Ludeman/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dan Vladar

Vladar has a simple flame-themed look that can be paired with any uniform combination.

Calgary Flames goalie Dan Vladar has a simple flame-themed mask. (Photo by Brett Holmes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Pyotr Kochetkov

Raging animals seem to be a theme around the league, and Kochetkov has arguably the most realistic. A raging bear covers the top of the mask alongside 3D logos and elements from his hometown of Penza, Russia. He had a similar look last season.

Petr Mrazek

Popular goalie mask artist David Gunnarsson subtly weaved in the Blackhawks logo for a sleek design.

Laurent Brossoit

Brossoit’s mask is primarily covered in a design of red bricks. The Blackhawks feather is also nestled near the ear pocket on both sides to cap off a simple and effective mask.

Alexandar Georgiev

Nicknamed “The Abominable Snowman,” Georgiev’s mask includes a gaping mouth and red eyes, reminiscent of a Yeti that may scour around the Rocky Mountains.

Justus Annunen

Annunen opted for something a little bit more simple compared to Georgiev. His mask includes a silhouette of the Rocky Mountains.

Colorado Avalanche goalie Justus Annunen’s mask includes a silhouette of the Rocky Mountains. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Elvis Merzlikins

One of Merzlikins’ masks has a deeper meaning this season — he dons the No. 13 on the chin, in honor of teammate Johnny Gaudreau, who died in August. There’s also a plate of pasta on the left of it, Gaudreau’s favorite post game meal, and a bottle of beer on the right, Gaudreau’s choice of drink after a game, according to the Columbus Dispatch.

Daniil Tarasov

One of the neat design quirks is when goalies include teeth where theirs would actually be. Tarasov has exactly that in this mask — not to mention a skull on the top with red surrounding it.

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Daniil Tarasov’s mask has one of the more neat design quirks. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Jake Oettinger

Oettinger loves two important details for his masks — an otter and his friends. That theme continues this season with another fun look.

Ville Husso

Husso kept it basic with his mask, leaning into the Red Wings brand.

Cam Talbot

In his first season with Detroit, Talbot opted for something simple rather than his typical heavy element masks. The red “D” silhouette on both sides of the mask is similar to the MLB’s Detroit Tigers logo. The initials of Talbot’s twins are also included on the back — a staple of his masks.

Stuart Skinner

Skinner might be near the top of the leaderboard when it comes to neat details. Of course, there’s his mustache near the chin strap, but there’s also three bear paw prints representing his wife and two kids.

Calvin Pickard

Pickard’s latest oil design mask included elements of previous ones, creating a clean look.

Sergei Bobrovsky

Big Bob’s “Brick by Brick” series returns for another season with a familiar look.

Spencer Knight

There’s a classic feel to Knight’s mask as it’s transformed into the Panthers logo with 3D details. It also includes kid drawings scattered around the look.

Darcy Kuemper

Kuemper’s debut Kings season comes with a sleek mask that includes palm trees and a beautiful crown.

David Rittich

It takes a second to identify, but Rittich’s mask has a famous character nestled on the back of it — Bart Simpson. Equipped with a smirk and crossed arms, Simpson blends into the LA Kings crown.

Marc-Andre Fleury

Fleury is coming in hot for his final NHL season. His dark green look creates a menacing mask, but he can keep it light too with a white design that includes a large “M” on both sides. The bears on two of the masks are one of the more neatly drawn in the league.

Marc-Andre Fleury is heading into his final NHL season with a handful of mask options. Griff Airbrush

Filip Gustavsson

It’s a nice look for Gustavsson this season with a simple, effective mask full of Wild colors.

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson’s mask is simple and effective. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Sam Montembeault

It’s a heavy Canadiens theme for Montembeault with the colors. His mask has a neat touch — the famous torch that’s passed at each season’s Canadiens home opener is hidden near the ear.

Montreal Canadiens goalie Sam Montembeault’s mask includes a neat touch. (Photo by Vincent Ethier/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Cayden Primeau

Primeau, similar to Montembeault, leans into the Canadiens palette for a simple design.

Montreal Canadiens goalie Cayden Primeau’s mask leans into the Canadiens palette. (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Juuse Saros

The “Pred Rogue Rage Splatter” theme has been common for Saros dating back to 2022. That continues this season with a fresh design.

Scott Wedgewood

For better or for worse, Wedgewood’s mask introduces a new character — the “Wedge Reaper.”

Jacob Markstrom

Markstrom plays to the Devils’ namesake in one of the more detailed masks across the league.

Jake Allen

Allen has a sweet, simple look that matches the Devils colorway.

Semyon Varlamov

Varlamov had a similar graffiti look last season, and it returns again with a slight remix this time around.

Igor Shesterkin

The Statue of Liberty was a common element of Shesterkin’s masks last season and that continues again. This season, its silhouette also appears alongside key New York City buildings.

Ottawa Senators

Linus Ullmark

For his first mask as part of the Senators, Ullmark’s fun look includes Swedish Vikings and a Viking sailboat.

Anton Forsberg

Forsberg’s Ottawa-centric mask includes the Parliament Buildings and ducks scattered throughout it.

Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg has an Ottawa-center design. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Samuel Ersson

Ersson’s mask does a creative job of utilizing the Flyers’ logo with Philadelphia’s famous “City of Brotherly Love” moniker.

Philadelphia Flyers goalie Samuel Ersson’s mask utilizes the “City of Brotherly Love” moniker. (Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images)

Ivan Fedotov

Artists are not shy about drawing animals on masks — and Fedotov’s look is no exception. Focused on the Phoenix bird, the details of the design pop out, including a glowing Flyers’ logo on the top.

Tristan Jarry

It’s hard to find a more creative look than the mask that Jarry could potentially wear this season. The animated comedy series “Tom and Jerry” is prominently featured in the design, including Jerry catching a fish on the line with a goalie stick.

Alex Nedeljkovic

Nedeljkovic has a matte and gloss look to work with, both including a sweet Penguins logo.

Vitek Vanecek

It’s a simple yet effective look for Vanecek with shark teeth displayed throughout the mask.

San Jose Sharks goaltender Vitek Vanecek’s mask includes shark teeth. (Photo by Scott Dinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Yaroslav Askarov

Askarov’s mask is one that will make Harvey Dent proud — it’s a two-sided look with opposite coloring on each side and consistent 3D elements.

Joey Daccord

It’s the best of both worlds for Daccord. He has the option to go with a simple look or an eye-popping one that’s equipped with a bold octopus.

Jordan Binnington

Nicknamed the “Blue Grim Reaper,” Binnington’s mask has sweet elements — trumpets on both sides and an eerie grim reaper on the back.

Joel Hofer

The cursive lettering and prominent Blues logo makes for a clean mask for Hofer.

Jonas Johansson

An electric team name means an equally electric mask for Johansson. His look is full of 3D lightning bolts.

Joseph Woll

There may not be a more fun name for a mask this season — “The Blue Wolf of Woll,” which lives up to the hype with a detailed cartoon wolf.

Anthony Stolarz

Stolarz kept it simple with his look, opting for a blue chrome design that includes multiple maple leaves.

Utah Hockey Club

Connor Ingram

With the newly established Utah Hockey Club, Ingram had room for a neat design and he delivered. He has a clean white and blue look with a Heath Ledger “Joker” drawing on the back.

Karel Vejmelka

Vejmelka’s mask is full of razor sharp details for a nice look.

Arturs Silovs

Silovs’ Canucks-centric look includes a Greek god on the side and a skating figure on the top.

Thatcher Demko

Demko is known for putting movie characters on his masks — last season he stole the show when he included Jacobim Mugatu, the popular character played by Will Ferrell in the 2001 film “Zoolander,” on a design. So far, it looks like he’ll keep that look in his rotation to start out the season.

Will Ferrell’s character Mugatu from “Zoolander” takes center stage on the back of Demko’s mask. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

Adin Hill

Hill had strong looks last season and it looks like he’s going to keep some of them in his rotation, headlined by a mask that includes a sweet tribute to Vegas.

Ilya Samsonov

Samsonov’s first season in Las Vegas comes with a busy mask full of strong 3D details.

Charlie Lindgren

Patriotism comes first for Lindgren’s mask, with the American flag on top and a bald eagle on both sides.

Logan Thompson

The details are stunning for both of Thompson’s masks. One of them includes a screaming eagle, while the other has key elements of Washington D.C., like the Lincoln Memorial.

Connor Hellebuyck

Hellebuyck’s all-white design pops with a hand drawn fish on the top.

Kaapo Kahkonen

Playing to the Jets’ namesake, Kahkonen’s mask has a flying plane on both sides.

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