Ranking the top 5 NHL goalies ahead of the 2026-2027 season

Ahead of the 2026-2027 NHL season, Yahoo Sports writer Vin Santoro published a ranking of the top five goalies in the league on August 6, 2026. Logan Thompson is highlighted as a standout netminder despite the Washington Capitals missing the playoffs, while Igor Shesterkin earned recognition for strong performances behind a struggling New York defense. The article identifies five goalies who have proven themselves as elite-level performers in recent seasons.