New York Islanders head coach Patrick Roy set the goalie playoff games played record 28 years ago, appearing in his 133rd playoff game in 1996 with the Avalanche during the Stanley Cup Final.

By the Numbers
  • Patrick Roy holds the record for most playoff appearances by a goaltender with 247.
  • Martin Brodeur follows Roy with 205 appearances, and Marc-Andre Fleury ranks third with 169 playoff games.
State of Play
  • Patrick Roy continues to coach the Islanders and aims to increase his playoff game appearances as the team faces an important offseason in 2024 after a First Round loss to the Hurricanes.
  • Many former Islanders, including Billy Smith and Henrik Lundqvist, rank among the top playoff appearance leaders for goaltenders.
What's Next

As the Islanders head coach, Patrick Roy is expected to continue building his coaching legacy by enhancing the team's playoff performances in future seasons.

Bottom Line

Patrick Roy, now coaching the Islanders, holds the all-time record for playoff appearances by a goaltender, illustrating his enduring impact and expertise in the realm of playoff hockey.