The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs are here, and the unique goalie mask designs are capturing attention.
Goalies often use their masks to showcase their personality, usually incorporating team colors but still finding room for inventive designs.
For instance, Logan Thompson of the Washington Capitals is sporting a Nicolas Cage-themed mask inspired by `National Treasure,` while Jacob Markstrom of the New Jersey Devils is celebrating his team with a prominent red devil.
And these are just a few examples.
Here’s a rundown of some of the most interesting masks being worn by goalies in this year`s playoffs. Note that some special designs might not be used during playoff games.
- Carolina Hurricanes
- Pyotr Kochetkov
- Frederik Andersen
- Colorado Avalanche
- Mackenzie Blackwood
- Scott Wedgewood
- Dallas Stars
- Jake Oettinger
- Casey DeSmith
- Edmonton Oilers
- Stuart Skinner
- Calvin Pickard
- Florida Panthers
- Sergei Bobrovsky
- Los Angeles Kings
- Darcy Kuemper
- David Rittich
- Minnesota Wild
- Filip Gustavsson
- Marc-Andre Fleury
- Montreal Canadiens
- Sam Montembeault
- Jakub Dobes
- New Jersey Devils
- Jacob Markstrom
- Jake Allen
- Ottawa Senators
- Linus Ullmark
- Anton Forsberg
- St. Louis Blues
- Jordan Binnington
- Joel Hofer
- Tampa Bay Lightning
- Andrei Vasilevskiy
- Jonas Johansson
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- Joseph Woll
- Anthony Stolarz
- Vegas Golden Knights
- Adin Hill
- Ilya Samsonov
- Washington Capitals
- Logan Thompson
- Charlie Lindgren
- Winnipeg Jets
- Connor Hellebuyck
- Eric Comrie
Carolina Hurricanes
Pyotr Kochetkov
This Russian goalie from Penza has a simple yet striking mask. It features elements representing his hometown and a red-eyed bear on top.
Frederik Andersen
Andersen is known for his Lego-themed masks, including one featuring a Danish Viking, which he continues to use. He also has a dinosaur-themed mask with a hidden Lego Batman.
Colorado Avalanche
Mackenzie Blackwood
Having joined the team mid-season, Blackwood quickly got new masks designed by David Gunnarsson. He can choose between a Rocky Mountain theme and one featuring the Avalanche mascot, Bernie.
Scott Wedgewood
Wedgewood sports two interesting designs. One features the Night King from `Game of Thrones` and dragons, while the other showcases his dogs and daughter.
Dallas Stars
Jake Oettinger
Oettinger often puts otters on his masks, and this season is no exception. This time, an otter rides a bull in a Western-style design created by the team`s equipment staff. He also has a simpler otter design for the Stars` black uniforms.
Casey DeSmith
DeSmith also uses a Western theme, including one specifically for the black uniform.
Edmonton Oilers
Stuart Skinner
Skinner’s mask options feature similar designs to match Edmonton`s white and blue uniforms.
Calvin Pickard
Pickard’s simple mask design nods to the Oilers` name with an oil drop on top.
Florida Panthers
Sergei Bobrovsky
Bobrovsky’s `brick by brick` series includes a red and purple color scheme.
Los Angeles Kings
Darcy Kuemper
After the Kings` offseason redesign, Kuemper embraced the team`s new logos for his mask.
David Rittich
Rittich`s silver mask is adorned with Bart Simpson wearing a crown.
Minnesota Wild
Filip Gustavsson
Gustavsson’s helmet features a large `M` on top and the Wild logo on the sides.
Marc-Andre Fleury
Fleury`s mask is a tribute to Minnesota sports, featuring the Timberwolves, Twins, and Vikings logos. It`s a fitting design as he approaches the end of his career.
Montreal Canadiens
Sam Montembeault
Montembeault’s masks contain subtle details. One mask honors Canadiens legends Jacques Plante, Ken Dryden, and Patrick Roy with banners. It also features stitching reminiscent of older uniforms.
His cyborg mask, designed by Jordon Bourgeault, reimagines Plante’s and Dryden’s masks as part of a cyborg face.
Jakub Dobes
Dobes sports a winter ice blue mask with a wolf on top and `Doby` on the chin.
New Jersey Devils
Jacob Markstrom
Markstrom’s masks are suitably devilish and versatile, designed by Bourgeault. One features a red devil and spears. For black uniforms, he has a darker mask option.
Jake Allen
Allen’s masks share a similar design, differing only in color: one black, one white.
Ottawa Senators
Linus Ullmark
Ullmark continues his `Sens N Stripes` series, including a sharp chrome design.
Anton Forsberg
Forsberg often includes his children on his masks, a tradition he continues with artist Dave Fried. His dog is featured on both masks, and Peppa Pig appears on a darker design.
St. Louis Blues
Jordan Binnington
Binnington’s mask prominently features the Blues logo with icicles hanging from the word `Blues` on top.
Joel Hofer
Hofer, like Binnington, uses the Blues` colors but adds dice and a fish.
Tampa Bay Lightning
Andrei Vasilevskiy
Vasilevskiy’s masks are often contenders for the most unique. One changes color with temperature: black and blue on ice, white and pale blue at room temperature. He also has a light blue and white mask.
Jonas Johansson
Lightning bolts are the central theme for Johansson’s masks, including a stylish black version.
Toronto Maple Leafs
Joseph Woll
Woll’s masks share a theme featuring Trolltunga (`Troll`s Tongue`), a famous scenic spot in Norway.
Anthony Stolarz
Stolarz will use a clean, chrome mask in the playoffs.
Vegas Golden Knights
Adin Hill
Reflecting Las Vegas`s F1 circuit, Hill has a racing-themed mask, as well as a `cowboy knight` mask with cards on the back.
Ilya Samsonov
Samsonov’s mask features the Golden Knights logo and swords.
Washington Capitals
Logan Thompson
Thompson might have the best pop culture mask, featuring Nicolas Cage from `National Treasure` in detail. It also includes the Washington Monument and his dogs.
Charlie Lindgren
Lindgren sports a retro-style mask with 3D elements.
Winnipeg Jets
Connor Hellebuyck
Hellebuyck has masks for different uniforms, including one matching Winnipeg`s heritage uniforms and a sleek white design.
Eric Comrie
Comrie’s mask, with a prominent jet, is a fitting choice for the playoffs.
