The history of great goalie masks in hockey is a rich and soulful tapestry, with an entire industry of custom mask designers dedicated to bringing your favourite NHL netminder’s most creative ideas to life.

As a result, we’ve seen everything from self-portraits to niche references to just sheer absurdities, and along the way, some seriously iconic masks.

Elvis Merzlikins and Petr Mrazek are trying to step things up with their new masks, partnering with Activision’s Crash Bandicoot 4 on a matching set of Good and Evil Masks. Designed by the artist DaveArt, Merzlikins is in the Good Mask while Mrazek is in the Evil, and the two go head-to-head in a few at-home challenges in their new gear. Crash Bandicoot 4 is currently available at retailers and online.

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