Georges Vezina in the 1912-1913 season
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Tony Esposito, who holds the modern era record for most shutouts in a season (15), achieved his shutout record as a rookie. Though he had played 13 games the season previous, he was still considered a rookie and won the Calder Trophy, the NHL's rookie of the year award.
Jiri Crha played 54 games in the 1980-1981 season without recording a shutout, and has a total NHL streak (over multiple seasons) of 69 games. Eldon Reddick has the longest streak without a shutout (132 games) but never played more than 48 games in a single season.
Abviously Martin Brodeur leades in shutouts. Even though he was injured, he has had two shutouts already. His most recent shutout was his 100 career shutout.
You are not allowed to check the goalie whatsoever in the NHL. If you do, a goalie interference penalty will be called and your team will be shorthanded.