No goaltender in NHL history has won more Vezina Trophies than Jacques Plante, who claimed the prestigious honor seven times. A six-time Stanley Cup champion and a Hart Trophy winner, Plante's most enduring legacy is his groundbreaking introduction of the goalie mask. Following a facial injury in 1959, he became the first NHL netminder to regularly wear a mask, revolutionizing both player safety and goaltending strategy. The mask not only offered crucial protection but also enabled a more aggressive style of play, forever changing the position. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1978, Plante’s impact on hockey remains unmatched.