The Devils are expecting more than 11,000 to attend, but a storm that drops more than 18 inches of snow makes getting to the game almost impossible. The Flames, staying at a nearby hotel, have few problems reaching the arena. However, many of the Devils are delayed and the start time is pushed back two hours.
The fans who do show up see a wide-open game; Devils forward
Doug Sulliman
scores three goals
for the only hat trick of his NHL career. The last two come during New Jersey's four-goal third period.
The Devils later honor the diehard fans who attend the game by forming the "334 Club."
MORE MOMENTS
1966:The Detroit Red Wings have a slightly different look for their game against the Montreal Canadiens at the Forum. The Red Wings must wear the sweaters of their junior team in Hamilton because theirs are stolen from the Forum locker room the night before. Despite not having their own uniforms, the Red Wings win 3-0, with
Roger Crozier
making 31 saves
for his 15th NHL shutout.
1994:Though the Eastern and Western conferences combine for 17 goals, New York Rangers goalie
Mike Richter
is named the most valuable player of the NHL All-Star Game. Playing in front of his home fans at Madison Square Garden, Richter makes 19 saves on 21 shots during the second period and the East wins 9-8 on a late goal by
Alexei Yashin
. Three of Richter's saves come on breakaways by
Pavel Bure
.