2006:The Buffalo Sabres reach double figures in goals for the first time in nearly 13 years when they defeat the visiting Los Angeles Kings 10-1. Jason Pominville scores three consecutive goals for
a natural hat trick
and
Jochen Hecht
scores three times in Buffalo's biggest offensive night since a 10-7 victory against the Detroit Red Wings on Feb. 24, 1993. The 10 goals are the most allowed by the Kings since a 10-3 loss to the Washington Capitals on Feb. 13, 1993.
2014:Two 41-year-olds, goaltender
Martin Brodeur
and forward Jaromir Jagr, power the New Jersey Devils to a 4-1 victory against the Canadiens at Bell Centre. Brodeur
makes 29 saves
to improve his record in Montreal to 20-9-1; he receives an ovation after being named First Star of the Game in what turns out to be his final appearance in the city where he grew up. Jagr scores at 17:23 of the first period to end a 10-game drought. It's the 695th goal of his NHL career, passing
Mark Messier
for seventh on the all-time list.
2019: A six-game night in the NHL produces 52 goals (8.67 per game). It's the first time at least 52 goals are scored on a six-game night since March 28, 1995 (also 52). The Devils lead the way with eight goals in their
8-5 win
against the Chicago Blackhawks at Prudential Center, followed by the Philadelphia Flyers (
7-4 against the Minnesota Wild
) and Edmonton Oilers (
7-2 against the Buffalo Sabres
). There are at least five goals scored in every game.