All-Time Stars: The top 5 goalies in Dallas Stars history
By John Grux
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3. Kari Lehtonen (2010-2018)
Kari Lehtonen’s 445 games played over 9-years is the 2nd most in Dallas Stars modern day history.
Of Lehtonen’s most notable seasons, none is arguably as impressive as 2013-14. Then age 30, Lehtonen led all NHL goalies with 65 games-played and an incredible, 3,804 minutes of time on ice. The Finnish net-minder was nothing short of an iron man and earned an 8th place finish in 2014 Vezina Trophy voting.
OH MY! KARI LEHTONEN, WHAT A STOP! DESPERATION BEAUTY TO ROB JOHANSEN! pic.twitter.com/FDpeCUiF1v
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Lehtonen was charged with protecting the net during some of the darkest days in Dallas Stars history. The team only made the playoffs twice (2013-14, 2015-16) during Lehtonen’s tenure with both appearances ending early.
Lehtonen was a fan favorite while in Dallas and was often the face of player and community outreach events. He finished his career with the Stars having tallied a .912 SV% and 2.63 GAA.