Pierre Jarry Scored His First 2 NHL Goals Just 8 Seconds Apart

There was plenty of history made at Madison Square Garden on November 21, 1971, when the New York Rangers overwhelmed the California Golden Seals 12-1. The 12 goals remain the most ever scored by the Rangers in a single game, while Jean Ratelle enjoyed the only four-goal game of his NHL career. But buried within the blowout was another unusual piece of Rangers history involving Pierre Jarry.

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Highlights

• New York beat the California Golden Seals 12-1 on November 21, 1971.

• The Rangers scored a franchise-record 12 goals in the game.

• Jean Ratelle recorded the only four-goal game of his NHL career.

• Pierre Jarry scored the first NHL goal of his career in the third period.

• His goal chased Gilles Meloche from the California net.

• Jarry scored again on replacement Lyle Carter just eight seconds later.

• The eight-second span established a Rangers record later tied by Don Maloney.

• Jarry scored only three goals as a Ranger, meaning two came within eight seconds of each other.

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Jarry entered the night still looking for the first goal of his NHL career. He finally got it at 11:03 of the third period, scoring with assists from Walt Tkaczuk and Jim Neilson. It was the fifth of an incredible eight Rangers goals in the final period and pushed New York's lead to 9-1.

That goal also ended the night for California goaltender Gilles Meloche, who had allowed nine goals on 42 shots. Lyle Carter came in to finish the game, but he barely had time to settle into the crease. Just eight seconds after scoring his first NHL goal, Jarry struck again, this time against Carter.

The two goals in eight seconds established a Rangers record that would later be matched by Don Maloney. What makes Jarry's accomplishment even more unusual is that the two goals came against two different goaltenders. Scoring twice in eight seconds is rare enough; doing it against two goalies makes the sequence one of the more curious scoring feats in NHL history.

Remarkably, those two goals accounted for two-thirds of Jarry's entire goal total as a Ranger. He scored just once more for New York before being traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Jim Dorey on February 20, 1972.

Jarry went on to appear in 344 NHL regular season games and five playoff contests from 1971-72 through 1977-78 with the Rangers, Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings and Minnesota North Stars. He also played 23 WHA games with the Edmonton Oilers in 1977-78 before his professional career came to an end.

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One Year After His 6 Goal Game, Red Berenson Lit Up The Flyers Again

When hockey fans think of Red Berenson and the Philadelphia Flyers, one game immediately comes to mind: his unforgettable six-goal performance during the 1968-69 season. While that historic night remains one of the greatest individual performances in NHL history, Berenson wasn't finished tormenting Philadelphia.

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Highlights:

• Red Berenson records a hat trick in an 8-0 win over Philadelphia.

• Scored the first goal in all three periods.

• Added an assist for a four-point night.

• Frank St. Marseille contributed five points (2G, 3A).

• Jacques Plante posted a 23-save shutout.

• Berenson finished with 12 points in seven games against the Flyers that season.

• Also assisted on all four Blues goals in a March 1970 victory over Philadelphia

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Less than a year later, on November 1, 1969, the St. Louis Blues star delivered another memorable performance against the Flyers. This time it was "only" a hat trick, but it helped power the Blues to a commanding 8-0 victory at St. Louis Arena. Berenson opened the scoring in every period, netting his third, fourth and fifth goals of the young 1969-70 campaign.

The first two goals came on the power play against Bernie Parent. Bobby Clarke was serving a tripping penalty when Berenson converted the game's opening goal, with assists from Frank St. Marseille and Larry Keenan. Later, after Earl Heiskala picked up an extra minor for elbowing following a fight with Ray Fortin, Berenson struck again with the man advantage. His third goal came just 29 seconds into the final period, beating Doug Favell after Parent had been replaced to start the third.

Berenson wasn't done there. He also picked up a first-period assist on one of Larry Keenan's goals to finish with four points. Frank St. Marseille enjoyed an even bigger offensive explosion, recording two goals and three assists for a five-point evening. In goal, veteran Jacques Plante turned aside all 23 Philadelphia shots to earn the shutout as the Blues completely dominated from start to finish.

Philadelphia simply couldn't find an answer for Berenson during the 1969-70 season. In seven games against the Flyers, he totaled five goals and seven assists for 12 points. His most remarkable playmaking performance came on March 12, 1970, when he assisted on all four St. Louis goals in a 4-2 victory. Although he didn't score that night, Berenson still led both teams with six shots on Bernie Parent, once again proving that few players enjoyed facing the Flyers more than Red Berenson during that era.

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Dennis Maruk Did Everything He Could In 1986... But The North Stars Fell Short

Dennis Maruk Shines In 1985-86 Playoffs But Can't Help North Stars Out Of 1st Round

Highlights

• Dennis Maruk became the first Washington Capitals player to score 50 and 60 goals in a season.

• Despite his offensive success, Maruk played only 34 NHL playoff games during his career.

• His best postseason performance came with the Minnesota North Stars in the 1985-86 playoffs.

• Minnesota faced the St. Louis Blues in a tightly contested best-of-five opening-round series.

• The Blues advanced in five games, but the North Stars actually outscored St. Louis 20-18 in the series.

• Maruk recorded 13 points (4 goals, 9 assists) and contributed to 65% of Minnesota's goals.

• No other North Stars player recorded more than five points in the series.

• Maruk recorded at least one point in all five playoff games.

• His best performance came in Game 2, when he scored twice and added two assists in Minnesota's 6-2 victory.

• Game 5 marked the final Stanley Cup playoff appearance of Dennis Maruk's NHL career.   

Dennis Maruk is best known for becoming the first player in Washington Capitals history to score both 50 and 60 goals in a season. Despite his offensive brilliance, however, he experienced a career similar to Marcel Dionne's in one respect: limited playoff success. Maruk appeared in just 34 Stanley Cup playoff games during his NHL career.

Nearly half of those postseason games came with the Minnesota North Stars during the 1983-84 playoffs, but his greatest playoff performance arrived two years later in the spring of 1986.

A Closely Contested Norris Division Battle

The North Stars faced the St. Louis Blues in a best-of-five opening-round series after the two Norris Division rivals finished only two points apart in the regular-season standings. The series was every bit as competitive as expected.

Although the Blues won the series in five games, Minnesota actually outscored St. Louis 20-18. Maruk was the driving force behind the North Stars' offense, recording 13 points on four goals and nine assists. He factored into an incredible 65 percent of Minnesota's goals, while no other teammate recorded more than five points.

Maruk's Best Performance

Maruk registered at least one point in all five games, but his finest outing came in Game 2. Minnesota earned a convincing 6-2 victory on home ice to even the series at one game apiece.

He scored twice, added assists on goals by Tony McKegney and Brian Bellows, and finished the night with an outstanding +5 rating.

The Final Playoff Game

The deciding Game 5 ended in a 6-3 victory for the Blues, eliminating the North Stars despite Minnesota's strong offensive showing throughout the series.

Maruk contributed two more assists on goals by Brian Bellows and Ron Wilson in the loss. It would prove to be the final Stanley Cup playoff game of his NHL career, bringing the curtain down on one of the most productive yet often overlooked postseason performances of the 1980s.

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Richard Brothers Combine for 10 Points as Canadiens Rout Maple Leafs 9-3

The Montreal Canadiens wasted little time reminding the NHL why they were the league's powerhouse during the 1950s. On October 17, 1957, they welcomed the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Montreal Forum and handed their Original Six rivals a decisive 9-3 defeat. The night's biggest story belonged to brothers Maurice "Rocket" Richard and Henri "Pocket Rocket" Richard, who combined for an incredible 10 points while accounting for five of Montreal's nine goals.

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Highlights

• Maurice and Henri Richard combined for 10 points against Toronto.

• Henri Richard recorded a hat trick and three assists for a six-point game.

• Maurice Richard finished with two goals and two assists.

• The Richard brothers scored five of Montreal's nine goals.

• Dickie Moore and Doug Harvey each added three-point performances.

• Claude Provost scored the game-winning goal in the second period.

• Toronto fell to 0-3 before rebounding with a 7-0 win over Boston two nights later.

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Henri Richard led the offensive explosion with one of the finest games of his career. The Pocket Rocket scored a hat trick and added three assists for a remarkable six-point performance. Two of those assists came on goals by his older brother Maurice, while another set up Jean-Guy Talbot. Maurice answered with two goals and two assists, helping set up Henri's first goal and a tally by Dickie Moore to finish with four points. After just five games of the 1957-58 season, both Richard brothers had already scored six goals.

The Canadiens received plenty of support throughout the lineup. Dickie Moore and Hall of Fame defenseman Doug Harvey each chipped in three-point nights, while Claude Provost scored what proved to be the game-winning goal midway through the second period. Provost beat Toronto goaltender Ed Chadwick at 10:25 of the middle frame, with assists from Phil Goyette and Harvey, giving Montreal a 4-3 lead before the Canadiens pulled away with five unanswered goals.

For Toronto, the loss dropped the club to 0-3 to begin the 1957-58 campaign. Fortunately for the Maple Leafs, the rough start didn't last much longer. Just two nights later, they welcomed the unbeaten Boston Bruins to Maple Leaf Gardens and responded in emphatic fashion with a stunning 7-0 victory. Ed Chadwick earned the shutout, while Brian Cullen and Billy Harris each recorded hat tricks to give Toronto its first win of the season in memorable style.

The October 17 showdown remains one of the greatest family performances in Montreal Canadiens history. Few sibling duos have ever dominated an NHL game the way Maurice and Henri Richard did, combining skill, scoring touch and playmaking brilliance to overwhelm one of hockey's fiercest rivals.

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Mike Bossy Makes NHL History as the First Rookie (and Islander) to Reach 50 Goals

When the New York Islanders welcomed the Washington Capitals to Nassau Coliseum on April 1, 1978, everyone in the building knew what was at stake. Rookie sensation Mike Bossy entered the game sitting on 49 goals, just one away from becoming the first player in Islanders history, and the first rookie in NHL history, to reach the coveted 50-goal milestone.

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Highlights

• Mike Bossy entered the game with 49 goals.

• Scored his historic 50th goal on April 1, 1978.

• Became the first Islanders player to reach 50 goals.

• First NHL rookie ever to score 50 goals.

• Added his 51st goal with five seconds remaining.

• Islanders rallied for a 3-2 victory over Washington.

• Finished his rookie season with 53 goals.

• Began a streak of nine consecutive 50-goal seasons.

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For more than two periods, Washington goaltender Bernie Wolfe kept Bossy off the scoresheet. The rookie finally broke through at 11:52 of the third period, firing a power-play goal past Wolfe while Bill Riley served a tripping penalty. Bryan Trottier and Denis Potvin picked up the assists as the Nassau Coliseum crowd erupted in celebration.

Bossy wasn't finished. With just five seconds remaining, he struck again on another power play, scoring his 51st goal of the season with Bryan Watson in the penalty box for holding. Clark Gillies and Potvin assisted on the game-winning goal, completing a dramatic comeback as New York erased a 2-1 deficit to defeat the Capitals 3-2.

Despite the loss, Bernie Wolfe turned in an outstanding performance for Washington, stopping 41 shots, including 11 from the stick of Denis Potvin. At the other end, Glenn Resch faced only 18 shots, surrendering goals to Guy Charron and Tom Rowe.

Bossy finished his remarkable rookie campaign with 53 goals, shattering Rick Martin's rookie record of 44 set during the 1971-72 season. The achievement launched one of the greatest goal-scoring careers in NHL history, as Bossy recorded nine consecutive 50-goal seasons. More than four decades later, only four NHL rookies have ever scored 50 goals in their first season. Teemu Selanne set the all-time rookie record with 76 goals in 1992-93, while Joe Nieuwendyk and Alex Ovechkin are the only others to join Bossy in the exclusive club.

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Doug Keans Recorded Back-to-Back Shutouts in His First NHL Season with the Bruins

For most goaltenders, recording a first career NHL shutout is a milestone they'll never forget. For Boston Bruins netminder Doug Keans, the memory became even sweeter when he followed it up with another shutout in his very next start during the 1983-84 season.

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Highlights

• Doug Keans recorded the first two shutouts of his NHL career in consecutive starts.

• Blanked the New York Islanders 2-0 on January 16, 1984.

• Followed with a 32-save shutout over the Hartford Whalers on January 21.

• Both victories came by identical 2-0 scores.

• The wins were part of Keans' eight-game personal winning streak.

• 1983-84 was Keans' first season with the Boston Bruins.

• Keans finished his NHL career with four shutouts, half of them coming in these back-to-back starts.

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Keans earned his first career NHL shutout on January 16, 1984, turning aside all 27 shots he faced in a 2-0 victory over the New York Islanders at Boston Garden. Defenseman Gord Kluzak scored the game-winning goal on the power play early in the opening period, beating Billy Smith at 6:10 with Rick Middleton picking up the assist.

Although Bruins starter Pete Peeters handled the next two games, Keans returned to the crease on January 21 and picked up right where he left off. Facing the Hartford Whalers at the Hartford Civic Center, he was even busier, stopping all 32 shots in another 2-0 Boston victory. Mike O'Connell opened the scoring in the first period before Rick Middleton added an insurance goal later in the game.

The consecutive shutouts also marked Keans' sixth and seventh victories during an impressive eight-game personal winning streak. It was a remarkable run for a goaltender who had seen limited NHL action with the Los Angeles Kings over the previous four seasons before arriving in Boston.

The 1983-84 campaign was Keans' first with the Bruins, and he would spend five seasons with the club as a dependable backup. During that span, he provided valuable depth behind a succession of Boston starters, including Pete Peeters, Pat Riggin, Bill Ranford and Reggie Lemelin, while producing four career NHL shutouts, two of which came in memorable back-to-back starts.

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Brian Cullen And Billy Harris Deliver Twin Hat Tricks As Maple Leafs Crush Bruins 7-0

The Toronto Maple Leafs couldn't have asked for a better remedy after opening the 1957-58 NHL season with three consecutive losses. On October 19, 1957, a packed Maple Leaf Gardens crowd watched the Leafs completely dominate the Boston Bruins in a 7-0 victory that finally put Toronto in the win column. Goaltender Ed Chadwick was flawless, turning aside all 30 Boston shots, while Brian Cullen and Billy Harris each recorded memorable hat tricks.

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Highlights

• The Maple Leafs snapped an 0-3 start with a dominant 7-0 victory over the Bruins.

• Brian Cullen scored the first hat trick of the night, including the game-winning goal.

• Billy Harris matched Cullen with a hat trick of his own in the third period.

• Ed Chadwick earned a 30-save shutout against Boston.

• Ron Stewart added a shorthanded goal just 24 seconds into the second period.

• Barry Cullen assisted on two of his brother Brian's three goals.

• The game remains one of the rare occasions in NHL history where two teammates recorded hat tricks in the same game.

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Cullen opened the scoring late in the first period, converting a power-play opportunity at 18:06. George Armstrong and Bob Pulford set up the goal, which proved to be the eventual game winner. Although the Leafs would score six more times, Boston never seriously threatened Chadwick, who was in complete control from start to finish.

Toronto buried the Bruins in the second period. Ron Stewart struck just 24 seconds into the frame with a shorthanded goal before Brian Cullen added his second of the night at 17:19. His brother, Barry Cullen, and defenseman Bob Baun picked up the assists. Barry would also help set up Brian's third goal in the final period, giving the Cullen brothers a special family connection on an unforgettable evening.

Not to be overshadowed, Billy Harris took over in the third period. He scored twice within 30 seconds early in the frame before completing his own hat trick with only 22 seconds remaining in regulation. Remarkably, Toronto had two different players score three goals in the same game, accounting for six of the club's seven goals in one of the most lopsided wins of the season.

Despite their explosive performances that night, neither player went on to challenge the league's scoring leaders. Harris finished the season with 16 goals, while Cullen enjoyed the finest offensive campaign of his NHL career, scoring a personal-best 20. Even so, their unforgettable outburst against Boston remains one of the more unique offensive performances in Maple Leafs history, proving that sometimes one spectacular night can leave a lasting place in franchise lore.

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Hats Off to Dickie Moore and Rocket Richard: The Night They Scored Every Canadiens Goal

The 1957-58 NHL season was only a few games old when the Montreal Canadiens delivered a statement performance against the Detroit Red Wings. On October 13, 1957, at Detroit Olympia, Montreal skated away with a convincing 6-0 victory thanks to an extraordinary offensive display from Dickie Moore and Maurice “Rocket” Richard.

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Highlights

• Maurice Richard and Dickie Moore combined to score all six Montreal goals.

• Canadiens defeated the Detroit Red Wings 6-0 at Detroit Olympia.

• Dickie Moore scored the game-winning goal just 1:42 into the contest.

• Richard recorded the final regular-season hat trick of his NHL career.

• Moore completed the fourth hat trick of his NHL career.

• Both Richard and Moore finished with three goals and one assist.

• Jean Beliveau and Henri Richard each collected three assists.

• Charlie Hodge stopped all 27 shots he faced for the shutout.   

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The duo completely took over the scoresheet, combining for all six Canadiens goals against legendary Detroit goaltender Terry Sawchuk. Moore opened the scoring just 1:42 into the game on a power-play opportunity, finishing a play set up by Jean Beliveau and Henri Richard while Gordie Howe served a penalty. That early marker would stand up as the game-winning goal.

Richard took over from there, scoring twice in the opening period to put Montreal firmly in control. The Rocket added another goal in the third period to complete the final regular-season hat trick of his illustrious NHL career. While he would record one more three-goal game in the playoffs, this was the last time he accomplished the feat during the regular season. Two of Richard’s three goals came with the man advantage.

Moore was not about to be overshadowed. After his early goal, he struck twice in the latter stages of the third period to secure the fourth hat trick of his NHL career. By the final horn, both Moore and Richard had produced four-point nights, each collecting three goals and one assist.

The supporting cast played its part as well. Henri Richard and Jean Beliveau each recorded three assists, helping orchestrate Montreal’s relentless attack. In goal, Charlie Hodge was flawless, stopping all 27 Detroit shots for the shutout. At the opposite end, Sawchuk faced 33 shots and was beaten six times as the Canadiens cruised to one of their most memorable victories of the season.

For hockey fans fortunate enough to witness it, the game served as a reminder of just how dominant Montreal’s stars could be. On this night, Dickie Moore and Rocket Richard didn't just lead the Canadiens, they accounted for every single goal in a six-goal shutout performance.

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Rick Martin Reaches 50 Goals In Style With Historic Hat Trick For Buffalo Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres closed out the 1973-74 NHL season with a memorable night at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, and Rick Martin made sure the home fans had something special to celebrate. Already one of the league's most dangerous scorers, Martin entered the final game of the season sitting on 49 goals and needing just one more to become the first player in franchise history to reach the coveted 50-goal mark.

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Highlights

• Rick Martin entered the final game of 1973-74 with 49 goals.

• Became the first 50-goal scorer in Buffalo Sabres history.

• Scored goal number 50 against Wayne Stephenson of the St. Louis Blues.

• Recorded a hat trick in Buffalo's season finale.

• Finished the season with 52 goals.

• Scored the game-winning goal in a 5-2 Sabres victory.

• Don Luce assisted on both Martin's 50th and 51st goals.

• Matched his 52-goal total again in 1974-75 despite missing 12 games.   

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Facing the St. Louis Blues on April 7, 1974, Martin wasted little time making history. At 8:39 of the opening period, he beat Blues goaltender Wayne Stephenson for his 50th goal of the season. Paul Terbenche and Don Luce picked up the assists on the landmark tally, and the Buffalo crowd erupted as Martin etched his name into the Sabres record book.

The game remained firmly under Buffalo's control, and Martin added to his historic evening early in the third period. Just 2:47 into the final frame, he scored again, collecting his 51st goal of the year. Assisted by Luce and Mike Robitaille, the goal gave the Sabres a 3-0 lead and ultimately stood as the game-winning goal in Buffalo's 5-2 victory.

With the outcome already decided, Martin still had one more highlight left. With only 47 seconds remaining in regulation, he completed the hat trick by scoring his 52nd goal of the season. Norm Gratton and Gilbert Perreault earned the assists as Martin put an exclamation point on one of the greatest individual scoring performances in early Sabres history.

The hat trick not only made Martin the first 50-goal scorer in franchise history, but it also established 52 goals as the highest single-season total by a Sabres player at the time. Remarkably, he matched that total the following season, scoring another 52 goals in 1974-75 despite missing 12 games. For Buffalo fans, Martin's unforgettable finale to the 1973-74 season remains one of the defining moments of the franchise's early years.

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Ross Lonsberry's 5-Point Night Leads Flyers To 9-0 Rout Of Vancouver

On March 22, 1973, the Philadelphia Flyers delivered one of the most lopsided victories in franchise history, overwhelming the Vancouver Canucks 9-0 at the Spectrum. While the Flyers featured offensive stars like Bobby Clarke, Rick MacLeish, and Bill Barber, it was Ross Lonsberry who stole the spotlight with the finest performance of the evening.

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Highlights

• Flyers defeated the Vancouver Canucks 9-0

• Ross Lonsberry recorded a hat trick

• Lonsberry finished with 5 points (3 goals, 2 assists)

• Gary Dornhoefer contributed 1 goal and 3 assists

• Rick MacLeish scored twice and added an assist

• Doug Favell made 31 saves for the shutout

• Lonsberry reached the 20-goal mark for the season

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Lonsberry had arrived in Philadelphia midway through the previous season as part of a major trade with the Los Angeles Kings. By the spring of 1973, he had become an important contributor for the Flyers, and against Vancouver he enjoyed one of the biggest nights of his NHL career. Facing Canucks goaltender Dunc Wilson, the Flyers fired 41 shots and found the back of the net nine times.

The winger recorded a hat trick, scoring his 18th, 19th, and 20th goals of the 1972-73 season. He wasn't finished there. Lonsberry also assisted on Gary Dornhoefer's goal just 44 seconds into the game and later picked up another helper on Rick MacLeish's 45th goal of the campaign. By night's end, he had accumulated five points in the dominant victory.

Philadelphia's offense was firing on all cylinders. Dornhoefer contributed a goal and three assists, while MacLeish finished with two goals and an assist. Clarke and Barber each added two points as the Flyers relentlessly pressured Vancouver throughout the contest.

At the other end of the ice, Doug Favell earned the shutout by turning aside all 31 shots he faced. Although the final score suggested an easy evening, Vancouver still generated opportunities, forcing Favell to remain sharp from start to finish.

Lonsberry would go on to enjoy a lengthy NHL career, appearing in 968 regular-season games and another 100 playoff contests between 1966-67 and 1980-81. A two-time Stanley Cup champion, he recorded seven seasons with 20 or more goals and reached a career-high 32 goals during the Flyers' Stanley Cup-winning 1973-74 campaign. His five-point explosion against the Canucks remains one of the standout performances of his career.

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Third Star: Garry Unger of the St. Louis Blues

Facing his former club at Maple Leaf Gardens, Garry Unger played a major role in helping the St. Louis Blues earn a 3-3 draw against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Unger opened the scoring with the lone goal of the first period, beating Toronto goaltender Doug Favell on an unassisted effort.

The veteran center struck again early in the third period, giving St. Louis a 3-1 advantage with his second goal of the night and 25th of the 1974-75 season. However, the Maple Leafs refused to go away quietly, rallying behind goals from Inge Hammarstrom and Darryl Sittler to salvage the tie.

Unger was a constant threat throughout the evening, leading all players with seven shots on goal.

Second Star: Pete LoPresti of the Minnesota North Stars

The Minnesota North Stars pulled off one of the more surprising results of the season, blanking the powerful Philadelphia Flyers 5-0 on home ice. Minnesota entered the contest with just 13 victories through its first 52 games, while the Flyers had been one of the NHL's dominant clubs, suffering only 12 losses over the same span.

Goaltender Pete LoPresti was outstanding, stopping all 26 Philadelphia shots to record the first shutout of his NHL career. His teammates provided plenty of support early, exploding for four goals in just over five minutes before the first period had even reached its halfway point.

Once the game got out of hand, it took on the rough-and-tumble character that had become synonymous with the Broad Street Bullies. Dave Schultz led the penalty parade, piling up 31 penalty minutes in a physical and emotional contest.

First Star: Phil Esposito of the Boston Bruins

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Although the hometown fans at Detroit Olympia watched their Red Wings fall 8-5 to the Boston Bruins, they were treated to a spectacular offensive performance from Phil Esposito. The Bruins superstar erupted for five points, scoring four goals and adding an assist on a goal by Ken Hodge.

Esposito's second goal of the night was particularly significant, as it marked his 50th goal of the season. The milestone represented the fifth and final consecutive season in which he reached the 50-goal mark, further cementing his place among the league's elite scorers.

His third goal of the game proved to be the winner, giving Boston a 6-2 lead and standing up as the decisive tally. The goal was even more impressive because it came while shorthanded, with Don Marcotte earning the assist. By night's end, Esposito had delivered one of the finest individual performances of the season.

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Third Star: Danny Grant of the Minnesota North Stars

Facing the high-powered Boston Bruins, Danny Grant delivered one of his best performances of the season, leading the Minnesota North Stars to a convincing 5-2 victory. Grant recorded a hat trick and added an assist for a four-point night, proving to be the difference-maker against one of the NHL’s elite clubs.

Grant found the back of the net three times, scoring his 21st, 22nd, and 23rd goals of the 1972-73 campaign. He also set up a goal by Jude Drouin, contributing directly to four of Minnesota’s five goals.

The only North Stars goal that did not involve Grant came off the stick of J.P. Parise. That marker ultimately stood as the game-winning goal, while Grant’s offensive outburst secured him Third Star honors.

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Second Star: Ron Ellis of the Toronto Maple Leafs

Although he was the only member of the night’s three stars not to record a hat trick, Ron Ellis still put together an outstanding performance for the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 6-2 victory over the New York Islanders.

Ellis scored twice and added an assist on a goal by Dave Keon, finishing with three points. His first goal of the game, his 19th of the season, eventually held up as the game winner.

He capped off his evening with a shorthanded tally late in the second period, helping Toronto pull away and earning Second Star recognition.

First Star: Bobby Clarke of the Philadelphia Flyers

In one of the most entertaining games of the night, Bobby Clarke powered the Philadelphia Flyers to a thrilling 7-6 victory over the Montreal Canadiens at the Montreal Forum.

Clarke recorded a hat trick and added an assist on a goal by Simon Nolet, giving him a four-point performance. His leadership and offensive production were crucial in a back-and-forth contest that remained undecided until the closing minutes.

The Flyers captain completed his hat trick at 16:31 of the third period, scoring his 29th goal of the season. That goal proved to be the game winner, sealing the dramatic win and earning Clarke First Star honors.

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From our "NHL 3 Star Time Warp" series on our Facebook Page: A look back at the 3 stars from NHL games played on November 5, 1970.

Third Star: Stan Mikita of the Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks traveled to Minnesota to take on the North Stars and found themselves trailing 1-0 after the opening period thanks to a goal from Bill Goldsworthy. Chicago responded in impressive fashion, rattling off four straight goals. Stan Mikita got the comeback rolling at 3:01 of the second period, scoring his third goal of the 1970-71 season with help from Dennis Hull.

Mikita wasn't finished there. In the third period, he picked up assists on goals by Jerry Korab and Cliff Koroll, finishing the night with a goal and two helpers in Chicago’s 4-1 victory. Koroll nearly completed a Gordie Howe Hat Trick, recording a goal and a fight after dropping the gloves with J.P. Parise in the second period, but fell one assist short.

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Second Star: Ernie Wakely of the St. Louis Blues

At St. Louis Arena, Ernie Wakely turned aside all 29 shots he faced to backstop the Blues to a 3-0 shutout victory over the Detroit Red Wings. Wakely was particularly sharp against Nick Libett, who led Detroit with five shots but could not solve the Blues netminder.

While Wakely earned the clean sheet, Jim Lorentz provided the offensive spark, scoring the first two goals of the game for St. Louis. The combination of timely scoring and steady goaltending ensured the Blues skated away with the win.

First Star: Ed Giacomin of the New York Rangers

A tightly contested goaltending duel unfolded at Maple Leaf Gardens as Ed Giacomin and the New York Rangers edged Jacques Plante and the Toronto Maple Leafs 1-0. Giacomin was flawless, stopping all 38 shots he faced, while Plante was nearly as strong, making 30 saves on 31 shots.

The game's only goal came just 38 seconds into the second period when Pete Stemkowski scored his fourth of the season unassisted. Toronto pressed throughout the night, with Paul Henderson firing a game-high eight shots on goal and Norm Ullman adding seven, but Giacomin stood tall to secure the shutout and First Star honours.

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Mark Messier and Dave Lumley Set an NHL Record in 1981-82 (Wayne Gretzky Made History Too)

On March 28, 1982, hockey fans witnessed one of the most famous goals in NHL history when Wayne Gretzky scored his record-breaking 92nd goal of the season against the Los Angeles Kings. More than four decades later, it remains one of the sport’s most untouchable records.

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Highlights

• Wayne Gretzky scored his historic 92nd goal of the 1981-82 season

• Mark Messier scored just 14 seconds into the game

• Dave Lumley added another goal only 10 seconds later

• Edmonton set an NHL record with two goals in the first 24 seconds

• Glenn Anderson scored twice in the opening period

• Kings goalie Doug Keans allowed four goals on seven shots

• The Oilers defeated Los Angeles 6-2 at the Forum

• Dave Lumley finished with two points and 14 penalty minutes

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But before Gretzky made history at the Forum in Los Angeles, the Edmonton Oilers had already set another NHL record that still stands today.

Just 14 seconds into the opening period, Mark Messier beat Kings goaltender Doug Keans for his 47th goal of the season, with Lee Fogolin picking up the assist. Before the crowd had time to settle back into their seats, Dave Lumley struck just ten seconds later, scoring his 31st of the year with help from Kevin Lowe.

The two Edmonton goals came within the first 24 seconds of the game, establishing a new NHL record for the fastest two goals by one team to begin a game. The previous record of 29 seconds had been set by the Pittsburgh Penguins only one season earlier.

Things only got worse for Los Angeles from there. Glenn Anderson scored twice in the opening period, including one at the 10:51 mark that made it 4-0 Edmonton. After surrendering four goals on just seven shots, Keans was replaced by Mike Blake. Blake settled things down by stopping 28 of the 30 shots he faced, but the Oilers offense had already taken control.

Messier later added his second goal of the game, and then came the moment hockey history remembers best. At 1:50 of the third period, Gretzky fired home goal number 92, surpassing the previous single-season record in unforgettable fashion. The Oilers cruised to a 6-2 victory.

Lumley’s stat line from the game was one of the more unusual of the season. Despite recording only one shot on goal, he scored once and added an assist on Messier’s second tally for a two-point night. He also piled up 14 penalty minutes in the third period and finished tied with Matti Hagman for the team lead at plus-three.

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Barry Pederson’s Shorthanded Dagger Helped Bruins Cruise Past Blues In 1982

The 1982-83 Boston Bruins featured plenty of offensive firepower, and one of the biggest contributors was forward Barry Pederson. By the end of the season, Pederson had piled up ten game-winning goals, tied for second-most in the NHL alongside Glenn Anderson of the Edmonton Oilers. One of the most memorable came on November 14, 1982, when the Bruins hosted the St. Louis Blues at Boston Garden.

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Highlights

• Barry Pederson scored the game-winning goal shorthanded against St. Louis

• The Bruins defeated the Blues 7-3 at Boston Garden on November 14, 1982

• Ray Bourque recorded two goals and two assists for a four-point night

• Pederson finished the 1982-83 season with 107 points

• Boston scored three times during a seven-minute stretch in the second period

• Pederson tied for second in the NHL with ten game-winning goals in 1982-83

• Vaclav Nedomansky, Perry Turnbull and Wayne Babych scored for St. Louis

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After a quiet opening period that ended scoreless, the game exploded offensively in the second. Boston struck three times in a seven-minute stretch while the Blues managed just one response. Then, with only 43 seconds remaining in the frame, Pederson delivered the knockout punch. With Terry O’Reilly serving a charging penalty, Pederson scored shorthanded against Blues goaltender Mike Liut to give Boston a commanding 4-1 lead.

That goal proved to be the game winner as the Bruins rolled to a convincing 7-3 victory. Pederson also picked up an assist later in the game on Ray Bourque’s second goal of the night. Bourque was sensational, finishing with two goals and two assists for a four-point performance. Keith Crowder, Luc Dufour, Peter McNab and Brad Palmer also found the back of the net for Boston.

The Blues received goals from Vaclav Nedomansky, Perry Turnbull and Wayne Babych, but they simply could not contain Boston’s attack. The Bruins controlled much of the night offensively and showcased the balanced scoring depth that made them one of the league’s strongest clubs during the early 1980s.

Pederson’s overall season was outstanding. He led the Bruins in scoring with 107 points in 1982-83, the first of back-to-back 100-point campaigns. He followed it up with 116 points the next season, finishing sixth overall in NHL scoring. His postseason performance in 1983 may have been even more impressive, as he recorded 14 goals and 32 points in just 17 playoff games, trailing only Rick Middleton for the Boston team lead.

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41-Year-Old Gump Worsley Turns Back 63 Bruins Shots In Stunning 1971 Performance

The 1970-71 Boston Bruins were one of the NHL’s most explosive offensive teams ever assembled. With stars like Bobby Orr and Phil Esposito leading the attack, Boston overwhelmed opponents night after night. But on February 7, 1971, the Bruins ran into a veteran goaltender who simply refused to crack.

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Highlights

• Gump Worsley stopped 63 of 67 shots against the Bruins in 1971

• The 41-year-old goalie earned Minnesota a dramatic 4-4 tie in Boston

• Bobby Orr fired 13 shots but recorded only one assist

• Phil Esposito was held scoreless despite 10 shots on goal

• Minnesota jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the first period

• The two teams combined for an incredible 99 shots in the game

• Worsley’s 63-save effort was one of the first 60-save games in NHL history

• The legendary performance remains one of hockey’s greatest goaltending displays

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At 41 years old, Gump Worsley delivered one of the greatest performances of his long NHL career for the Minnesota North Stars. Facing an incredible 67 shots from the Bruins, Worsley stopped 63 of them to earn Minnesota a hard-fought 4-4 tie in Boston. At the time, no NHL goalie had ever recorded 60 or more saves in a game since the league began officially tracking shots on goal.

Minnesota stunned the crowd early by racing out to a 3-0 lead before the first period was even halfway finished. Goals by Jude Drouin, Charlie Burns and Bill Goldsworthy put the Bruins on their heels. Boston eventually clawed back, but Worsley’s steady play kept the North Stars alive through wave after wave of pressure.

Even the Bruins’ biggest stars were frustrated. Orr fired 13 shots on goal but managed only a single assist on a goal by Ken Hodge. Esposito unleashed 10 shots of his own yet failed to score. Boston goalie Gerry Cheevers was also busy, facing 32 shots as the two Hall of Fame netminders combined to see 99 shots in the game.

The performance became even more legendary as the years passed. Only a handful of NHL goalies have since recorded 60-save games. Ron Tugnutt later topped the list with a remarkable 70-save-plus performance for the Quebec Nordiques against Boston in 1991. But Worsley’s effort remains one of the most remarkable displays of endurance and poise ever seen from a goaltender, especially considering he was just months away from turning 42 years old.

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