 A classic stand-up goaltender and a skilled stickhandler known for leaving the crease to play the puck, Giacomin was the Rangers' starting goaltender for the next nine seasons.He led the league in games played for four straight years from 1967 to 1970 and in shutouts in 1967, 1968 and 1971.In 1971 he shared the Vezina Trophy with teammate Gilles Villemure.