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Martin Brodeur

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Key facts

Full name Martin Pierre Brodeur[6]
Born May 6, 1972[1]
Birthplace Montreal, Quebec, Canada[4]
Position Goaltender[2]
NHL draft 1990, New Jersey Devils, 20th overall[2]
Career wins 691[1]

Martin Brodeur is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender, born in Montreal, Quebec, on May 6, 1972. He played 22 NHL seasons, mostly with the New Jersey Devils, and holds the NHL record for career wins by a goaltender with 691 wins.

Context

Martin Brodeur is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender, born in Montreal, Quebec, on May 6, 1972 [1]. He is best known for his long career with the New Jersey Devils, where he played 21 of his 22 NHL seasons [5]. Brodeur holds the NHL record for career wins by a goaltender, with 691 wins [1]. He won three Stanley Cups with the Devils and earned gold medals with Team Canada at the 2002 and 2010 Winter Olympics [5][3]. In 2018, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame [7].

Documented claims

  • He is the NHL's all-time winningest goaltender. [1]
  • He played 22 NHL seasons, including 21 with the New Jersey Devils. [5]
  • He won three Stanley Cups with the Devils. [5]
  • He won gold medals for Canada at the 2002 and 2010 Winter Olympics. [3]
  • He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2018. [7]

Questions and answers

How many Stanley Cups has Martin Brodeur won?

Martin Brodeur won three Stanley Cups with the New Jersey Devils [5].

Is Martin Brodeur the best goalie ever?

He holds the NHL record for career wins by a goaltender with 691 wins, making him the winningest goaltender in NHL history [1].

What does Martin Brodeur do now?

The sources do not specify his current activities.

Sources

  1. Martin Brodeur - Stats, Contract, Salary & More — eliteprospects.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Martin Brodeur Stats And News — nhl.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Martin Brodeur - Olympedia — olympedia.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Martin Brodeur - New Jersey Devils Goalie - StatMuse — statmuse.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  5. Martin Brodeur Biography, Life, Interesting Facts — sunsigns.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  6. Martin Brodeur | Sports and Leisure | Research Starters — ebsco.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  7. 2018 Induction Celebration - Martin Brodeur - Hockey Hall of Fame — hhof.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People