LAST INTERVIEW : Rangers and Red Wings Hall of Fame goaltender Ed Giacomin dies at age 86

The hockey world is mourning the loss of a true legend. The NHL Alumni Association announced Monday that Eddie Giacomin, the iconic New York Rangers goaltender, has passed away at the age of 86.
Giacomin spent 11 seasons of his remarkable 13-year NHL career with the Blueshirts, becoming one of the most beloved and respected figures in the team’s history. Known for his fiery competitiveness and fearless style between the pipes, he posted an impressive 267-172-89 record with the Rangers, along with a .905 save percentage and a 2.74 goals-against average. His career totals stood at 290 wins, 209 losses, and 95 ties, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest netminders of his generation.
Perhaps his most memorable run came in 1972, when Giacomin backstopped the Rangers to the Stanley Cup Final, falling just short in six games against the Boston Bruins. But for the fans at Madison Square Garden, he was always a champion—his effort, his grit, and his loyalty defining an era of Rangers hockey.
The Rangers organization paid tribute in a heartfelt statement, writing: “Eddie Giacomin was an integral member of the New York Rangers for a decade and personified what being a Ranger is all about, both to his teammates and the Blueshirts faithful. You cannot discuss the history of this organization and not immediately think of Eddie. The great Rod Gilbert called him the heart of their team, and we cannot think of a greater honor to bestow on one of the greatest goaltenders to ever play the game.”