Mario Lessard was a late round pick in 1974, and the Goalie would make the Los Angeles Kings roster four years later, where he would become their primary netminder.

The Quebecer held that role for four years, one of them being very good, so good that it is primarily responsible for his high rank.  In 1980-81, Lessard led all Goalies in Wins (35), Goalie Point Shares (12.6), and was a Second Team All-Star.  Lessard might be best known for a blunder in the 1982 playoffs against Edmonton (he left the net open to trying to beat a Glenn Anderson breakaway), but he had a good run.

Lessard’s play fell off in the 1983-84 season, and he retired shortly after.