Who Is The Tallest NHL Goalie?
NHL goalies come in all shapes and sizes, but who is the tallest of them all? Read on to find out!
Pekka Rinne
Pekka Rinne is the tallest NHL goalie, measuring in at 6’5″. The Finnish netminder has been a key part of the Nashville Predators’ success over the past few years, winning the Vezina Trophy as the league’s top goalie in 2018.
Andrei Vasilevskiy
At 6’3”, Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy is the tallest goalie in the NHL. The 25-year-old Russian has been with the Lightning since 2014 and has quickly established himself as one of the best goaltenders in the league. He was a finalist for the Vezina Trophy (given to the league’s best goalie) in 2017 and 2018, winning it in 2019.
Tuukka Rask
Tuukka Rask is currently the tallest goalie in the NHL. Standing at 6’3”, the Boston Bruins netminder is one of the tallest players in the league. Rask is also one of the best goalies in the NHL, winning the Vezina Trophy in 2014.
Carey Price
Carey Price, a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL), is one of the tallest goalies in the NHL at 6 feet 3 inches tall. Pekka Rinne of the Nashville Predators and Tuukka Rask of the Boston Bruins are both 6 feet 3 inches tall, making them tied with Carey Price for the title of tallest NHL goalie.
Marc-Andre Fleury
At 6’2”, Marc-Andre Fleury is one of the taller goalies in the NHL. He’s been a key player for the Pittsburgh Penguins for many years, winning three Stanley Cups with the team. Fleury is known for his quick reflexes and athletic saves.
