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32. Mario Lessard

32. Mario Lessard

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.  

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Goalie
  • Acquired: Selected in the 9th Round, 154th Overall in the Amateur Draft 5/29/74.
  • Departed: Retired after the 1982-93 Season.
  • Games Played: 240
  • Notable Statistics:

    92 Wins
    97 Losses
    39 Ties
    9 Shutouts
    3.75 Goals Against Average
    .874 Save Percentage
    36.1 Goalie Point Shares 

    20 Playoff Games
    6 Wins
    12 Losses
    0 Shutouts
    4.45 Goals Against Average
    .865 Save Percentage

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Second Team All-Star (1981)
    All-Star (1981)
    Most Wins (1980-81)
    Most Goalie Point Shares (1980-81)

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