Kevin Lankis is hard to beat in the penalty shootout.
Kevin Lankinen belongs to the NHL’s elite in heavy hitters. Atte Kajova
Golden lion Kevin Lankinen30, has emerged as an exceptional ruck specialist in the NHL.
This season, the Finnish goalkeeper has saved all 17 penalty shots that have been attempted against him in the Vancouver Canucks’ goal.
The last time Lankinen zeroed out Seattle Kraken’s three shots in a tough competition on the night between Monday and Tuesday.
NHL statistics according to Lankinen, he is the best goalkeeper of all time in penalty kicks, as he has saved 48 out of 54 attempts during his career, which gives a huge save percentage of 88.8.
Goalkeepers who faced at least 40 shots are taken into account in the statistics.
The second best defenseman in NHL history is Marc Deniswho in his career stopped 35 of 41 shots (85.4%). Lankinen’s performances are even more dazzling in comparison.
– Behind it is simply hard work and training. I invest in these every day in training. I enjoy these moments, Lankinen said For Sportsnet After the Kraken match.
This season, Lankinen has played 19 matches, of which he has won six. In normal situations, the save percentage is 88.5, but in tough situations, he simply has no equal.
Lankinen is also remembered for the Lions’ shirt, because he won World Cup gold with Finland in 2019.
Lankinen also represented Finland in the 4 Nations tournament in February 2025.