On April 22, 2003, Patrick Roy took the ice for the final time, closing the book on one of the most iconic careers the game has ever seen. A competitor to the core, Roy had spent nearly two decades redefining what it meant to play the position, turning every big moment into his stage.
Across his career, the stakes were never too high. A four-time champion, a three-time Conn Smythe winner, and one of the most decorated goaltenders in history, Roy built his legacy on delivering when it mattered most. Every postseason run, every defining save, added to a résumé that set the standard for greatness in net.
As the game unfolded, it carried the weight of everything that came before it. The intensity, the confidence, the presence that opposing teams had battled for years. It wasn’t about one final moment — it was about the end of an era shaped by dominance, swagger, and unmatched consistency.
April 22 now marks the final game of Patrick Roy’s career. A legendary run brought to a close — and a standard of excellence that still defines the position today.