Overview

• The New York Rangers and the NHL Alumni Association confirmed Giacomin’s death, and the NHL and Hockey Hall of Fame issued condolences.
• A franchise cornerstone from 1965 to 1976, he was waived in 1975 and claimed by the Red Wings, finishing his career in Detroit.
• He won the 1970–71 Vezina Trophy with Gilles Villemure, made six All-Star teams and backstopped New York to the 1972 Stanley Cup Final.
• His NHL career totals include 290 wins, 54 shutouts, a 2.82 goals-against average and a .902 save percentage over 610 games.
• Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1987, he had his No. 1 retired by the Rangers in 1989, with his 1975 MSG return drawing a famous ovation from home fans.