A bright-eyed, bushy-tailed Luongo was selected fourth overall in the 1997 draft by the New York Islanders. At the time, it was highest a goaltender had ever been drafted.

2003-04 was not just Luongo's best season, but one of the finest campaigns by a goalie ever. Though the Florida Panthers were one of the worst teams in the league, he was spectacular. Unfortunately, Martin Brodeur beat him out for the Vezina Trophy.

Luongo didn't make the playoffs in his first stint in Florida. When he finally did make the postseason in 2007 after being traded to Vancouver, he arrived on the scene with authority, delivering a 72-save performance against the Dallas Stars in his debut.

Luongo helped Canada capture gold on home soil at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. He was sensational, winning all five of his starts while allowing just nine goals with a .927 save percentage.

Luongo helped the Canucks reach the Stanley Cup Final in 2011, giving the franchise a chance at its first ring. He posted a .914 save percentage and four shutouts along the way, but was outdueled by Tim Thomas in the final against the Boston Bruins.

On Feb. 25, 2019, Luongo won his 485th career game, good for third on the all-time wins list.