Jacque Plante – Toronto Maple Leafs Goaltender 1970-1973
Jacques Plante may be the greatest goaltender in NHL history.
He is obviously more known for his time with the Montreal Canadiens where he won six Stanley Cups, seven Vezina trophies and a Hart Trophy, but one of his best seasons was with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
In 1970-71, Jacques Plante set an NHL record for best save percentage in a single season (minimum 20 games) with .944 percent.
He also led the NHL in goals against average with a 1.89 and was 5th in Hart Trophy voting.
Toronto Maple Leafs Career Achievements
Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
Best Career Save Percentage in Toronto Maple Leafs History (.925)
8th Best Career Goals Against Average in Toronto Maple Leafs History (2.46)
437 Career Wins (9th in NHL History)
.920 Career Save Percentage (8th in NHL History)
2.38 Career Goals Against Average (18th in NHL History)
Best Toronto Maple Leafs Seasons in the 70’s
1970-71:
24 Wins (5th in NHL)
.944 Save Percentage (1st in NHL)
1.89 Goals Against Average (1st in NHL)
Best Single Season Save Percentage in NHL History
4th Best Single Season Goals Against Average in Toronto Maple Leafs History
2nd NHL All-Star Team
5th in Hart Trophy voting
1971-72:
.917 Save Percentage (6th in NHL)
2.63 Goals Against Average (9th in NHL)
1972-73:
.911 Save Percentage (5th in NHL)
2.82 Goals Against Average (7th in NHL)