20 of the Most Embarrassing Goaltender Goal Bloopers in NHL History (video)

The NHL is known for its amazing superstars, but if you search NHL bloopers on YouTube, there is never a shortage of footage.

While NHL goaltenders are known for their athleticism and poise, some are known in infamy for their follies when moving across the ice. 

Let's take a look at some of the most embarrassing goalie goal bloopers in NHL history.

Vesa Toskala

I could only think of one word to describe this goal. Ole!

Vesa Toskala Part Deux

The moral of the story here kids...keep your hands to yourself!

A seemingly wide shot turned into another embarrassing blooper for Vesa Toskala.

Ondrej Pavelec Does His Best Vesa Toskala Impression

Some have said imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I am not so sure about that in this case.

Nicklas Lidstrom Owns Dan Cloutier

Dan Cloutier is a goaltender who bounced around the league. He never had much success in the NHL, but this is one of the top hits when you search his name on Youtube.

I realize Lidstrom is one of the best defensemen in NHL history, but this is a shot that needs to be stopped.

Tuukka Rask out of His Comfort Zone

Not everyone has the puck-handling ability of Martin Brodeur.

Tuukka Rask learned that lesson the hard way. 

Roman Turek Wishes He Had This One Back

Owen Nolan recently retired from the NHL and had many memorable moments in his career. Roman Turek probably wishes he wasn't associated with the potential Hall of Famer after this this embarrassing blooper.

Ray Whitney Scores at Chris Osgood's Expense

Ray Whitney is known by many as the "Wizard" due to his scoring touch and creative plays. However, this goal against the Red Wings back in 1994 was a complete surprise and one Osgood wishes he had back.

Joe Nieuwendyk Bests Lalime

This slide has two goals in one. The most embarrassing one of the two in this video was scored by Joe Nieuwendyk.

Patrick Lalime received a lot of criticism during this series, and rightly so.

Grant Fuhr Lets in a Seldom Surprise Shot

Grant Fuhr is a Hall of Famer who won multiple cups with the Edmonton Oilers during the 1980s. However, in this instance Fuhr wasn't so fabulous. 

Scott Niedermayer Was Just Ending His Shift

Scott Niedermayer is one of the best defensemen ever to wear a Devils uniform. Time after time during his career as a Devil, Niedermayer skated the puck to center ice and dumped it down the ice before ending his shift.

This time, however, he scored an unlikely goal against Jeff Hackett. This is an embarrassing moment for the Flyers' goalie because these goals shouldn't ever happen.

At the end of the day, this was just another play for Niedermayer, but he ended up on the score sheet for doing his job.

Antti Niemi Experiences Bump in the Road En Route to Cup Ring

The Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup in 2010, and Antti Niemi was a huge part of it.

In retrospect, this is an embarrassing goal to give up, but Niemi was the one laughing and smiling when he hoisted the cup.

Did Thomas Lose It in the Lights?

Earlier this year Thomas responded to the media after a loss against the New York Rangers.

Thomas was asked by the Boston Herald if he is ready for the increased workload that awaits if backup Tuukka Rask is injured significantly.

“Yeah,” he told the Herald. “Especially if I go to an arena with lights.”

Maybe Thomas lost this one in the lights as well.

Ty Conklin Sets the Stage for a Tumultuous Series

This is a clip that should be made into a "History Will Be Made" fan video on Youtube.

All I will say is this: What if Ty Conklin knew how to play the puck?

Jaroslav Halak Needs Some Stick Check Lessons

This year, Jaroslav Halak and the St. Louis Blues are on the verge of making a lengthy playoff run. This moment will likely not play back in Halak's mind if he is tending the pipes during a very important game.

An Uncharacteristic Flub by Marty Brodeur

Marty Brodeur is one of the best puck-handling goaltenders in NHL history, so this was a very unexpected flub by the future Hall of Famer.

Ultimately, the Devils went on to win the Stanley Cup that year, so Marty and the Devils had the last laugh.

Chris Osgood Part Deux

Chris Osgood has already been featured on this list, but this was another embarrassing goal to give up.

Osgood is a Stanley Cup champion, so after all these years, he probably laughs these moments off.

Mason Raymond Shocks Kipper

Miikka Kiprusoff usually stops a lot of the pucks he locks his eyes on.

This shot by Mason Raymond of the Vancouver Canucks catches the Finnish netminder off guard and makes him look bad. 

Nicklas Lidstrom Is at It Again!

Pekka Rinne is one of the best goaltenders in the game today. Nicklas Lidstrom is one of the greatest defenders ever to play the game.

Lidstrom has scored this type of goal before, so I have a feeling he knew where to beat Rinne—that or he was just lucky. 

Ron Francis Makes Rangers Fans Weep

I was born in 1992, so I wasn't able to see this goal live. However, if I were, I would definitely be pretty deflated.

John Vanbiesbrouck simply didn't have a chance on this goal. Beezer was loved by the fans, so he was most likely forgiven for giving up this weak goal to the ever talented Ron Francis.

Oh My, Roy!

Patrick Roy is one of the greatest goaltenders to play the game. He has had his share of amazing moments, which include multiple Stanley Cup championships

And then there are moments like this.

Roy was known to have a flashy glove hand, but in this case, Roy got caught with egg on his face after showboating.

Tom Urtz is an NHL featured columnist.

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