Let's make this birthday one to remember.

81 years old (Born on April 23, 1943)

Happy Birthday, Tony Esposito! You're the goalie who made stopping pucks look easier than blowing out birthday candles. From your legendary Stanley Cup victory in 1969 to dominating the crease as an All-Star for five straight years, you've always been hockey's favorite brick wall.

Even today, fans still talk about your lightning-fast glove saves and fearless style that left opponents scratching their heads (and occasionally smashing sticks). May this year bring you fewer slapshots aimed at your cake and more celebrations worthy of a Hall-of-Fame legend like yourself. Keep blocking those birthdays with grace—you're forever our MVP between the pipes!