From simple face protectors to works of art, goalie masks have seen quite the evolution since Nov. 1, 1959, the night Montreal Canadiens goalie Jacques Plante skated onto the Madison Square Garden ice with a plain white shield.
All-Time NHL Goalie Masks
A look back at iconic goaltender masks from Jacques Plante to Carey Price
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