Dominik Hasek

Dominik Hašek, known as "The Dominator," was one of the most unique and dominant goaltenders in NHL history. With an unorthodox style and unmatched reflexes, Hašek redefined goaltending during the 1990s and early 2000s.

Originally drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in 1983, he rose to stardom with the Buffalo Sabres, winning back-to-back Hart Trophies as league MVP—an extraordinary feat for a goaltender. He later helped the Detroit Red Wings capture two Stanley Cups, adding championships to his long list of personal accolades.

Hašek also shined internationally, leading the Czech Republic to Olympic gold in 1998, where his performance is considered one of the greatest by any goalie. A six-time Vezina Trophy winner and two-time Hart winner, Hašek retired with elite stats and a fierce competitive legacy.

He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2014.

Hasek's Awards and Records

• 2× Stanley Cup Champion (2002, 2008 – Detroit Red Wings)
• 6× Vezina Trophy Winner (1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001)
• 2× Hart Memorial Trophy Winner (1997, 1998 – only goalie in NHL history to win twice)
• 3× William M. Jennings Trophy Winner (1994, 2001, 2008)
• Olympic Gold Medalist (1998 – Czech Republic)
• Olympic Bronze Medalist (2006 – Czech Republic)
• Triple Gold Club Member (Olympic Gold, Stanley Cup, World Championship)
• NHL All-Decade Team (2000s)
• Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (2014)
• Buffalo Sabres retired his No. 39 jersey (2015)

NHL Records

• Highest career save percentage (.922) among goalies with 500+ games at retirement
• Only goalie in NHL history to win multiple Hart Trophies (2)
• Most saves in a four-game sweep of a playoff series (159 vs. Canadiens, 1998)
• First European-trained goalie to start and win a Stanley Cup Final
• Oldest goalie (43) to post a shutout in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

NHL Teams

Chicago Blackhawks (1991-92)
Buffalo Sabres (1992-2001)
Detroit Red Wings (2001-08)
Ottawa Senators (2005-06)