In the fast-paced world of hockey, where the margin between victory and defeat can be as thin as the blade of a skate, some moments stand out like a blazing comet streaking across the night sky. On March 23, 1952, in a game against the New York Rangers, Bill Mosienko etched his name into the history books with a performance that remains unparalleled. In a span of just 21 seconds, Mosienko scored three consecutive goals, setting an NHL record that stands to this day. His lightning-quick feat left spectators in awe and solidified his place in hockey history.
As we dive into the realm of hockey records, the landscape reveals other remarkable instances where the puck found the back of the net in the blink of an eye, leaving fans in awe. Let’s explore the history of fast goals in the NHL, where seconds can define a game and etch names into the immortal record books.
While Bill Mosienko’s record for the fastest three goals in NHL history in 21 seconds remains an impressive feat, there are other notable records for fast goals in hockey. Here are some examples:
- Fastest Goal in NHL History:
- The record for the fastest goal in NHL history is held by Doug Smail, who scored just five seconds into a game on December 20, 1981, playing for the Winnipeg Jets against the St. Louis Blues. According to the NHL record book three other NHL players share Smails record. Merlyn Phillips of the Montreal Marroons in 1926, Bryan Trotier of the New York Islanders in 1983 and Alexander Mogilny with the Buffalo Sabres in 1991.
- Fastest Two Goals by a Single Player:
- Bill Mosienko’s record is specific to three consecutive goals, but for two goals by a single player, it’s currently held by Alexander Mogilny, who scored two goals in eight seconds on March 15, 1991, playing for the Buffalo Sabres against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
- Fastest Two Goals by Two Teams:
- The record for the fastest two goals by two teams is an astonishing two seconds. This occurred when the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins scored within two seconds of each other on March 3, 1971.
- Fastest Hat Trick:
- Bill Mosienko’s 21-second hat trick is legendary, but there have been other remarkably quick hat tricks. For example, Derek King of the New York Islanders scored a hat trick in 1 minute and 47 seconds on October 15, 1991.
- Fastest Four Goals by a Single Player:
- The record for the fastest four goals by a single player is held by Nels Stewart, who accomplished this feat in a span of 2 minutes and 30 seconds on January 3, 1931.
- Fastest Five Goals by Two Teams:
- In an NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and Boston Bruins on January 23, 1944, the two teams combined to score five goals in just 59 seconds, setting the record for the fastest five goals in NHL history.
Conclusion:
Hockey is a sport with remarkable memories and records, in the blink of an eye, players can etch their names in the annals of hockey, creating moments that resonate through time, echoing the heartbeat of a sport where every second counts. Bill Mosienko’s record not only exemplifies the speed of the game but symbolizes the enduring magic that makes the NHL a theater of unparalleled excitement and achievement.
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