NHL Celebrates Quarter-Century Team: Fan-Voted Goalies & Superstars Emerge
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NHL fans and the league’s panel have come together to celebrate the Quarter-Century Team, honoring the best players of the last 25 years. The results are in, and it’s clear that to determine the league’s standout performers, fans and experts unanimously agree on who truly deserves recognition (**1**).
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Quarter-Century Team Goalies: An Unbeatable Duo
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NHL.com reported that fans had the final say in selecting the Quarter-Century Team’s goalie duo, with Martin Brodeur and Marc-Andre Fleury earning the nod (**2**). Backstopping their respective teams to championship glory, these Hall of Fame-bound keepers took home an unprecedented 1263 wins and seven Stanley Cups combined (**3**).
* **”It’s an incredible feeling to be chosen by the fans,” said Fleury, now with the Chicago Blackhawks. “To be part of this team with Marty is just awesome.”**
– **Marc-Andre Fleury**
* **”It’s a real honor. I’ve got so much respect for Flower, and to be chosen alongside him, it’s special.”**
– **Martin Brodeur**
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Forwards and Defensemen: Stars Align for the Quarter-Century Team
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The league announced the second batch of players named to the Quarter-Century Team, topped with **Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid** leading the third group (**4**). Accompanying them were the likes of Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin, and **Johnny Gaudreau**, who himself was named to the team by the Calgary Flames’ community earlier this month (**5,6**).
* Other notable selections include:
– **Evgeni Malkin, Patrick Kane, Jamie Benn, and Claude Giroux** among forwards.
– **Shea Weber, Erik Karlsson, Duncan Keith, and Drew Doughty** on defense.
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Why the Quarter-Century Team Matters
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igaud=ajax]In celebrating the Quarter-Century Team, the NHL pays homage to those who have truly **shaped the game over the past quarter-century**. These players have captivated fans, broken records, and will forever be etched in hockey’s rich history.
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Did you know?
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Martin Brodeur’s record of 691 regular-season wins remains untouched, standing as a testament to his exceptional career.
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Sidney Crosby became the youngest captain in NHL history to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a Stanley Cup victory in 2009.
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Alex Ovechkin became the eighth player in NHL history to score 700 career goals in December 2021.
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Looking Ahead: A Future of Excellence
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As the NHL continues to evolve, one thing remains certain – the Quarter-Century Team serves as a reminder of the unparalleled skill and passion that today’s stars bring to the game. With the likes of Auston Matthews, Connor McDavid, and Johnny Gaudreau leading the way, the future of the NHL is in **capable hands**.
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